How to build an x86 Cluster with a Zimablade SBC - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Learn how to build an x86 cluster using the Zimablade single-board computer. You'll learn how to set up a powerful, low-power alternative to traditional server hardware, perfect for home labs and small-scale server environments. Robin discusses the benefits of the Zimablade over cloud services, enterprise-grade hardware, and Raspberry Pi clusters, while providing a step-by-step walkthrough of the hardware setup, Proxmox installation, and cluster configuration. Whether you're looking to host websites, run AI systems, or manage personal data, this video has you covered!

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▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Overview of the ZimaBlade - 0:00
Project Focus - 0:33
Components for the Project - 0:52
Setting Up the Hardware - 1:39
Network Switch and Drives - 1:50
ZimaBlade as a Personal Computer - 2:26
Initial Setup Thoughts - 2:52
Importance of Managed Switch - 3:05
Why Cloud Services Suck - 3:18
Drawbacks of Cloud Services - 4:09
Privacy and Security Concerns - 5:04
Why Not Use Raspberry Pi ? - 7:11
Benefits of Proxmox and x86 Architecture - 7:29
ZimaBlade Features Overview - 10:27
Starting the Build - 14:45
Installing Proxmox - 17:02
Cluster Configuration - 23:53
Final Setup and Features - 28:35
Conclusion - 29:04

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Wow! thank you for going through it all. Now we just have to decide what to put on this little friends :)

Behnam_Moghaddam
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thank you for the video.
would be keen to see a video on the new Incus MicroCloud!

krishnaprasad
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Great info, thanks! It prompted me to order:) Can the PCIe 4 support an Nvidia GPU? I plan to use it as a Plex Media with external GPU transcoding

josephstewart
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Loved the video.
I think the zimablade is neat but pricey.
With an mini pc from China has all the bits built in with an nvme and is cheaper that way.

Skynet_
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I had to watch 13min of this review to understand that this does not run on 5v, and for some reason they made the horrible choice to recycle USB-C connectors for 12v. Their adapter even looks like the one I have for my Raspi, I better label it visibly.

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