005 - Sebastian / FrostSec

Sebastian / FrostSec is a Cybersecurity Consultant from Germany with a LAN lab.

June 01, 2025

Sebastian advises companies and public sector organizations on IT security, helping them with certifications, security concepts, and the implementation of effective technical and organizational security measures.

Hardware

  • gl.inet OPAL (GL-SFT1200, Router

  • Mikrotik CSS318-16G-2S+IN

  • Keystone-Patchpanel

  • Lenovo Thinkcentre Tiny m720q with Intel-X550-T2 10GBE

  • Lenovo Thinkcentre Tiny m600 with second 1GBE NIC

  • Sipeed NanoKVM

  • 10" Power Strip

The rack was planned and built by myself to meet my specific requirements. I wanted to fit at least 5U of equipment, so I opted for a 6U rack rail system from Adam Hall (model 61535B6). Most of the structural hardware was ordered from aluxprofile.com.

The frame is constructed using 3030 aluminum slot profiles, with the following dimensions: 4× 263 mm (though I would recommend 266 mm for a better fit with the MikroTik)

  • 4× 250 mm

  • 4× 300 mm

  • 8× 3-way 3030 connectors 2× handles, plus all necessary screws and mounting hardware

The result is a compact, portable 6U rack, custom-built for LAN party environments and small-scale homelab setups.

Software

  • OpenWrt

  • Proxmox

What inspired you to build your homelab, and what’s its main purpose today?

The idea behind building this rack was to create a portable environment for small LAN parties at home, with 10G capability to host a LAN cache for up to 14 people. It was designed to include all necessary hardware for network separation and to provide space for at least two small Proxmox hosts. Currently, I have 1U of space left to add another host if needed.

What’s one part of your setup (hardware or software) that you’re especially proud of — and why?

The Proxmox hosts run game servers for Counter-Strike and Rust, as well as a wiki containing all relevant information for LAN party attendees.

What are your next plans, experiments, or dream upgrades for your lab?

My next goal is to set up a Pterodactyl server to simplify the deployment and management of game servers.

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