Supermicro up next ?

 With me doing alot of testing on OpenShift and Kurbenetes, my current Intel NUC10i7FNH is quickly running out juice.

https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/choosing-ideal-mini-server-for-a-home-lab

Been researching abit on Supermicro E200/E300 servers, here are some nice setups:

https://theithollow.com/2020/02/15/2020-home-lab/

https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2020/06/supermicro-vmware-home-lab/

https://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2018/11/supermicro-e300-9d-sys-e300-9d-8cn8tp-is-a-nice-esxi-vsan-kit.html

https://edywerder.ch/vmware-esxi-barebone-homelab/

Considering either the E300 or E301:

https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/Mini-ITX/SYS-E300-9D-8CN8TP.cfm

https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/system/Mini-ITX/SYS-E301-9D-8CN8TP.cfm

Reviews:

https://www.servethehome.com/supermicro-as-e301-9d-8cn4-review-embedded-epyc-appliance/

Possible place to buy:

https://mitxpc.com/collections/networking

HCL (SYS-E300-9D-8CN8TP)

https://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=server&details=1&partner=105&keyword=SYS-E300-9D-8CN8TP&systemTypes=2&page=1&display_interval=10&sortColumn=Partner&sortOrder=Asc