ARD01: Server Hardware Platform
Status
Accepted.
Context
We need pick a cheap while reasonable robust server hardware platform. The home-lab environment will likely not demand extremely performant hardware. Until such a requirement comes about, keep the choice simple and cheap.
Decision
Use Raspberry Pi CM5 with adequate memory and storage to meet the needs of the ‘workload’ to be run on the server. At present
Rationale
- Officially supported by Raspberry Pi
- Debian base aligns with server tooling
- Minimal footprint, no desktop, no bloat
Consequences
- Depends on choice to use Raspberry Pi hardware.
- Tied to Raspberry Pi ecosystem
- Alternative OS choices require a new decision