Raspberry Pi phase
Simple NAS-style usage with lightweight media access.
Orange Pi 5 Home Server
From Raspberry Pi 3B+ to a full 2025 ARM homelab upgrade
The first version of this setup was a modest Raspberry Pi 3B+ focused on basic file sharing and local playback. In 2025, it was rebuilt around an Orange Pi 5 with dual external drives and a cleaner service architecture.
ARM64 Board
Dual 1TB Drives
Unified Media Pool
Low-Power Always-On
Hardware leap
Orange Pi 5 upgrade with much better multitasking and storage throughput.
Stable homelab node
Self-hosted services, structured maintenance, and cleaner operational workflow.
Interactive Breakdown
Jellyfin
Media library streaming with reverse-proxy based web access.
Pi-hole
LAN DNS filtering and resolver role for cleaner everyday browsing.
Nginx
Static website delivery and reverse proxy routing duties.
Samba
Authenticated file sharing for media and daily local storage access.
MiniDLNA
Compatibility layer for home devices that prefer DLNA discovery.
Netdata
Live node observability for usage trends and service behavior.
Health checks
Service states, network exposure, and storage consistency are reviewed regularly to avoid silent drift.
Update rhythm
After updates, key services are validated to ensure stable restart behavior and predictable routing.
Automation layer
Scheduled cleanup and retention tasks help keep disk pressure low and long-term performance stable.
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