Node_01_Hardware
Dell_Optiplex_5040
Chassis
Dell Optiplex 5040
// Mini Tower (MT) Desktop
CPU
Intel i5-6500 @ 3.20GHz
// 6th Gen Core Processor // 4 Cores
RAM
32GB DDR3
// Non-ECC Desktop Memory
OS Drive
250GB Samsung SSD
// System Root & Docker Engine
Media Storage
12TB Hitachi Ultrastar
// Refurbished Enterprise Class HDD
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 530
// QuickSync Enabled for Jellyfin
Chassis_Advantages
Thermals & Airflow
The Mini Tower form factor provides significantly better cooling for the 12TB Hitachi drive, which tends to run warmer than consumer drives. The standard ATX-style layout allows for better cable management and airflow than the cramped SFF variants.
Future Expansion
Unlike the SFF, this MT chassis supports full-height PCIe cards. This leaves room for a dedicated NIC or a SAS HBA card if the storage needs exceed the internal SATA ports in the future.