The diminutive Supermicro E300-8D with its low power quad core Intel Xeon CPU, 128GB memory capacity, and ample network connectivity is an excellent platform to build a home lab on for just about anything, ie many use it for learning about VMware products. That said, it's also a great little platform for small business or branch office use - just add a NAS for more storage capacity if the M.2 and single 2.5" drive isn't sufficient*. With a rackmount kit, it will easily fit in a communications rack, no large server rack required. Power consumption is low thus heat generation is also low. The two 40x40mm high speed fans can get loud under lo...view more