Proxmox Hardware
Role: Test environment / Docker host / VM lab
OS: Proxmox VE
Core Components
| Category |
Part |
Details / Notes |
| CPU |
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
4 cores / 8 threads • plenty for lightweight VM testing |
| RAM |
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 |
Enough memory for Proxmox, an Ubuntu Docker host VM, and a few test VMs |
| Motherboard |
MSI B350 Tomahawk |
Older AM4 platform repurposed for lab use |
| GPU |
NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 |
Basic display output • mainly used so the system will POST |
| PSU |
Generic / no-name 500W PSU |
Works for this low-power test box, but not ideal for critical workloads |
| Case / Chassis |
2U rack-mount chassis |
Compact rack-mounted build for the test environment |
Workloads
| Workload |
Platform |
Details / Notes |
| Docker Host |
Ubuntu-Server |
Main VM used for running and testing Docker containers |
| OPNSense |
OPNSense |
2.5Gb NIC is passed through |
| Testing VM |
Debian |
Running through OPNSense for networking lab |
Storage
Boot / VM Storage
| Purpose |
Total Size |
Drive Type |
Notes |
| Proxmox / VM Storage |
500GB |
SSD |
Fast storage for Proxmox and active VM disks |
ZFS Pool
| Purpose |
Total Size |
Filesystem |
Notes |
| Storage Pool |
1TB |
ZFS |
Used for VM storage, snapshots, and testing ZFS workflows |
Expansion Cards
| Category |
Part |
Details / Notes |
| Network Card |
Dual-port Intel 2.5Gb NIC |
Faster lab networking • useful for testing services and separating traffic |
Notes
This server is built from older spare parts and is mainly used as a Proxmox test environment. The Ubuntu Server VM acts as the primary Docker host, while Proxmox makes it easy to spin up additional VMs whenever I want to test something without touching my main Unraid server.