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# [Homelab Devices: The Hardware That Powers Me](https://blog.mayankpadhi.com/homelab-devices-the-hardware-that-powers-me?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

From a repurposed Dell workstation to a clean Proxmox stack—how this lab came together, piece by piece

Sep 6, 2025 · 4 min read · blog.mayankpadhi.com  
Updated Dec 23, 2025  
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