Skip to content

Latest commit

 

History

History
44 lines (29 loc) · 8.04 KB

README.md

File metadata and controls

44 lines (29 loc) · 8.04 KB

Raspbernetes

This is a data sheet of information required to build a high performance raspberry pi cluster with MicroK8s Kubernetes for home use. It should be sufficient for most use cases and can be extended as needed to meet your needs.

This is more of a starting point than a complete guide.

Bill of materials

Item Link Count Price Total (GBP)
Enclosure Pi hut 1 55 55
Raspberry Pi 4 b 8gb Amazon 4 87.2 348.8
Patch cables Amazon 4 2.1 8.4
USB to Sata cables Amazon 4 6.29 25.16
PoE Router Ebay 1 68.36 68.36
SSD Amazon 4 43.89 175.56
Fans Amazon 2 7.50 15
USB to 3/4-Pin PWM PC Fan Amazon 1 8.59 8.59
PoE Hat Pi hut 4 19.80 79.20
MicroSD card Amazon 1 24.98 24.98
809.55

Note on router vs switch

In the photo I have a tp-link 5 port switch but the BoM includes a newer PoE router which I prefer. This is useful if you want to transport your cluster and retain the IPAM information in the router. The switch is managed but the router has a few other features that make it a better option. If you want a switch like in the photo here are the details:

Software

Note on installation

It is important to install /var/snap under the SSD rather than the micro SD card for optimal performance.