Level 2 Jeff - Floatplane

The UPS was dead, and now my Internet's dead

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0000

The CyberPower is dead. So I replaced it. And now my Internet is dead.

And Open Sauce is this week, I need the Internet dangit!

Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- CyberPower CP1500PFCRM2U 2U Rackmount UPS: https://amzn.to/3SUndYI

- ExpertPower 12V 9AH Batteries: https://amzn.to/4aPM1qQ

- Tripp-Lite Eaton SMART1500LCDXNC 2U Rackmount UPS: https://amzn.to/3TgZtxU

- Rack Studs: https://amzn.to/4vt2icC

- Star Case Cage Nut Insertion Tool: https://amzn.to/4wEBRSg

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Contents:

00:00 - It's dead Jim

00:41 - Out with the old

02:20 - In with the new

05:39 - I have the power

07:04 - Testing the old batteries

08:04 - Replacing the old batteries

09:58 - New batteries in old UPS

12:22 - My future self thanks me

13:25 - When it rains it pours

Telstra had a REALLY bad time last week

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0000

Telstra (sorry for the mispronunciation, I always read it 'Telestra' lol) had a terrible time last week.

In fact, they were temporarily 20 years behind the times! Why did this happen, and how could they have avoided it? Let's take a quick look into timing history to find out.

- Information Age Article: https://ia.acs.org.au/article/2026/telstra-outage-blamed-on-known-bug-in-obsolete-server.html

- Guardian Article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/10/telstra-ceo-deeply-sorry-for-outage-and-admits-risk-of-time-keeping-failure-was-known-ntwnfb

- Financial Review Article: https://www.afr.com/companies/telecommunications/trains-halted-as-telstra-mobile-outage-sweeps-nation-20260708-p60dik

- Discussion of GPS 1024 week rollover bug on the Time Nuts mailing list: https://febo.com/pipermail/time-nuts_lists.febo.com/2026-July/110851.html

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My Mikrotik died. Why'd I switch to QNAP?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:27:00 +0000

There's never a good day for your old switch to die.

Here are all the things I mentioned in this video, in order of appearance:

- QNAP 16-port 10G Switch QSW-M3216R-8S8T: https://amzn.to/3QIdN1P

- QNAP 10-port PoE++ 10G 2.5G Switch QSW-M2106PR-2S2T: https://amzn.to/3QL3KsN

- QNAP Dual Rackmount Kit SP-EAR-QSW2FOR1-01: https://amzn.to/3RlCKjK

- MikroTik 8-port 10G CRS309-1G-8S+in Switch: https://amzn.to/4eYejk8

- Star Case Cage Nut insertion tool: https://amzn.to/4h0NAG8

- RackStuds: https://amzn.to/4p7spED

Note: Some QNAP gear is out of stock at Amazon right now; if that's the case, look elsewhere to find it at MSRP instead of paying scalper pricing for it.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Contents:

00:00 - Dead Switch

02:14 - QNAP Replacements

05:16 - Out with the old

05:56 - In with the new

07:41 - Plugging back in

09:03 - Power on Switch Test

Every mini rack needs a mini UPS

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0000

Everybody needs a mini UPS in their mini racks. Here are the ones I've been using the most:

- Project MINI RACK: https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com/

- APC Back-UPS BE425M: https://amzn.to/4vdUBqI

- GoalZero Sherpa 100 AC: https://amzn.to/40tUb3r

- ECOFLOW River 2: https://amzn.to/4y72dxW

- ECOFLOW River 3+: https://amzn.to/4yluRvs

- Vertiv Liebert PowerUPS 100: https://amzn.to/4vN9wsz

- Tripp-Lite BC600R: https://amzn.to/3WnvQdg

- APC Back-UPS Slim BV400XU: https://amzn.to/3ZO1QbV

- Werewolf VFLEX USB-C Power Adapters: https://werewolf.us/collections/werewolf-products/products/vflex-3-pack-starter-kit

- Tupavco TP1713 Mini Rack PDU: https://amzn.to/41JChus

- Sabrent VOLTIK USB-C Charging Station: https://amzn.to/4vYHiLO

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Contents:

00:00 - TODO

01:00 - APC Back-UPS 450

01:54 - Goal Zero Sherpa 100 AC

02:52 - ECOFLOW River 2 and River 3+

03:48 - Vertiv Liebert PowerUPS 100

04:40 - Tripp-Lite BC600R

05:54 - APC Back-UPS Slim BV400XU

06:26 - The ideal mini UPS

07:04 - An option for USB-C PD to anything

07:57 - PDU options

Remote control 4 computers, anywhere (ft Comet X)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:06:00 +0000

Now I can control my entire cluster of Xserves!

Note: GL-iNet sent this Comet X unit for testing and review (it was an early production prototype, not the final hardware revision), but did not pay anything for this video or have any say in its contents.

Mentioned in this video (some links are referral links):

- GL-iNet Comet X: https://www.gl-inet.com/en-us/products/gl-rm4pe

- Vention VGA to HDMI adapters: https://amzn.to/4vb0oNJ

- Xserve remote access issue on GitHub: https://github.com/geerlingguy/retro-computers/issues/50

- Brady M210 Labeler: https://amzn.to/4f3Ly5Q

- Brady vinyl cable wrap labels: https://amzn.to/4gj1ZgS

- ThirdReality Zigbee Smart Outlets for power monitoring: https://amzn.to/4aB0ruN

- Neat Patch 2U cable management unit: https://amzn.to/4y0EOOr

- The Thin Patch Cables I use (Monoprice SlimRun): https://amzn.to/4xW7GaF

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Contents:

00:00 - Comet X

00:59 - The Xserve cluster plan

03:12 - In the rack room, time for VGA

06:04 - Front of rack

08:00 - Labels for cables

10:50 - Installing the Comet X

12:54 - Initial setup, 1970s-style

14:34 - Xserve cabling rat's nest

16:22 - Remote power-on with Home Assistant

18:22 - Remote control in the browser

20:53 - Pricing and value

22:09 - Final thoughts and video preview feature test

If buying isn't owning... (Sony deletes even more purchased content)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0000

How do they keep getting away with this?

Articles mentioned in this video:

- Sony Deletes 551 Movies PlayStation Owners Paid For: https://reclaimthenet.org/sony-deletes-551-studiocanal-movies-playstation-owners-paid-for

- Sony to stop making physical game discs: https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

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10G Ethernet on a Framework—there's just one problem...

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Thank you to Mint Mobile for partnering with us on this video! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans starting at $15 per month by visiting https://mintmobile.yt.link/8pOLJez. Disclaimer: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.

You can find the WisdPi 10G Ethernet Card on Framework's store: https://frame.work/products/wisdpi-10g-ethernet-expansion-card

The thermal camera I'm using is a TOPDON TC004: https://amzn.to/3SfrMfI (affiliate link)

And here's a link to my main channel video on the external 10G USB adapter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZbZJZfCFI

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Contents:

00:00 - 10 Gigabits on a laptop

00:58 - First look at the 10G Ethernet adapter

01:58 - Thank the sponsor

03:04 - First test is a little off

04:38 - And a little hot

05:04 - Ubuntu testing on the Framework 12

05:43 - Windows is actually better?

06:36 - And hotter...

07:21 - Not many Frameworks get full speed

08:15 - 2.5G is the goldilocks

Don't replace things, FIX them!

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Thank you to Mint Mobile for partnering with us on this video! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans starting at $15 per month by visiting https://mintmobile.yt.link/afwLrjQ. Disclaimer: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.

Making things easy to repair just makes sense. Avoid buying appliances that can't be repaired :)

Here are the items I used to repair my GE JT3500DF3WW 30" Double Wall Oven (some links are affiliate links):

- WB21X10165 Temperature Probe: https://amzn.to/4w02EZd

- Relay Board WB27X25594: https://www.partselect.com/PS11766877-GE-WB27X25594-Relay-Board.htm?SourceCode=1&SearchTerm=JT3500DF3BB&ModelNum=JT3500DF3BB

- Appliance 411 temperature probe guide: http://www.appliance411.com/faq/replace-oven-sensor.shtml

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Contents:

00:00 - Something's burning

00:47 - Probing the temperature probe

02:08 - Thank the sponsor

03:11 - Schematics included

04:23 - Replacing the relay board

05:25 - No WiFi in this oven

They made it BETTER! Sabrent's 8-port USB-C charging hub

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0000

Sabrent listened to feedback after releasing the first version of this 8-port USB charger.

It doesn't go into a 'sleep' mode displaying the Sabrent logo anymore, and now you can rotate the screen 180° if you use the charger in a different orientation!

Amazon has the Sabrent 252W VOLTIK Charging station on sale: https://amzn.to/4xbjq8L

(As a member of Amazon Affiliates, I earn for qualifying commissions)

Note: Sabrent sent me two of their revised units for testing after I shared my feedback with them. I'm marking this video as 'sponsored' because they sent two units—they did not pay any cash or have any input into the content in this video.

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3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff

Contents:

00:00 - Sabrent 252W charger

00:40 - Problems with the old

02:19 - Screen rotation

02:49 - Testing two new ones (supplied by Sabrent)

03:44 - Plug and unplug test

04:47 - Asking for more

06:12 - Sabrent listened

They're finally doing it: a switch for mini racks!

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:17:00 +0000

This is the first time I've bought a small network switch and found 10" mini rack ears included!

- YuanLey PoE+ Switch: https://amzn.to/49Lc6XB

- Waveshare HomeRack Hollow Wheel Kit: https://amzn.to/3Q5JEZW

- Waveshare HomeRack 8U: https://amzn.to/4dUzKmY

- STH Review of the YuanLey: https://www.servethehome.com/yuanley-ys25-0402p-2-5gbe-and-10g-desktop-poe-switch-review/

- My mini rack website: https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy

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Merch: https://www.redshirtjeff.com

Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling

2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering

Contents:

00:00 - 10 inch ears included

01:34 - Wheels for less than $700

02:53 - A closer look at the switch

05:00 - An older model

A chaotic visit to the Gloop! HQ ft. omni forklift and an industrial robot

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0000

I was invited to check out 3D Gloop's HQ, since I live quite close!

A very cool place; there are a bunch of things I didn't show here. I'll leave them for later, when they have the place more finished.

If you want the best 3D print glue (well, at least the best one I've tried...), you can order it from their website: https://www.3dgloop.com

And if you're wondering, the Airtrax Sidewinder uses mecanum wheels, that allow omni-directional movement. Very cool—and fun!

Nothing was paid for this video, I just wanted to share some a cool experience I had visiting a local 3D printing company!

Special thanks to Andrew at 3D Gloop! and ⁨@Repkord⁩ for inviting us, and ⁨@stldenise⁩ for helping with the camera!

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Contents:

00:00 - Gloop it up

00:24 - AirTrax Sidewinder omnidirectional forklift

01:47 - J.E.Ph.F. the robot

03:58 - J.E.Ph.F. vs Red Shirt Jeff

05:15 - Finally breaking the print

06:57 - Gloop it out

DIY Atomic Clock mini rack

Thu, 21 May 2026 15:18:00 +0000

I can finally compare how accurate my clocks are against an atomic reference! At least in one dimension.

The timing rabbit hole goes deep... this is step 2 on about a 10,000 step journey :)

Some of the things I mentioned (some links are affiliate links):

- NetTimeLogic PPS Analyzer: https://www.nettimelogic.com/tools-pps-analyzer.php

- Switchberry: https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/Switchberry

- N150 Mini PC: https://amzn.to/4wH8OhV

- Time Stick: https://github.com/Time-Appliances-Project/TimeStick

- JetKVM: https://jetkvm.com

- JetKVM PoE Adapter: https://wisdpi.com/products/jet-poe-splitter

- JetKVM 3D printed rackmount: https://makerworld.com/en/models/2139891-sg105-sg1005p-jetkvm-left-mounted-10-rack-mount?from=search

- Calnex Rb/GPS Timing Reference: https://calnexsol.com/datasheet/rb-gps-reference-source/

- Meinberg microSync XS: https://www.meinberg-usa.com/products/microsync-series.htm

- GPS Source 4-way splitter: https://www.gpssource.com/collections/splitters/products/s14wi-gps-1x4-wireless-splitter

- Netgear GS305P 4-port PoE Switch: https://amzn.to/4nCL1LK

- Tupavco 10" Rack PDU 4 outlet: https://amzn.to/4tMSaum

- RackMate T2 12U mini rack: https://amzn.to/49hSGcG

- Various BNC to SMA cables: https://amzn.to/4dSHcil

Huge thanks to NetTimeLogic, Meinberg, and the Time Appliances Project for assistance with this setup! Some of the equipment was provided for my testing, but no money exchanged hands and none of these companies have any input into my videos.

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3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff

Contents:

00:00 - Mini atomic time rack

05:22 - Time measurement via PPS

10:12 - Much to do

Wi-Wi: think Wi-Fi, but for time

Tue, 19 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

1 nanosecond wireless sync, 20 picosecond jitter, and wireless black burst!

Check out more about Wi-Wi here: https://www.wiwistamp.com

Huge thanks to Meinberg and Wi-Wi STAMP for letting me talk to them at NAB this year!

(This video was not paid for in any way, I just found this neat demo at NAB and wanted to share!)

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3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff

Contents:

00:00 - Wi-Wi, not Wi-Fi

00:25 - Phase synchronization demo

01:53 - The cup game

02:27 - Clocks and timing

04:09 - Oscillators

04:40 - Wireless time and frequency transfer uses

05:48 - Prototype hardware

06:15 - Meinberg demo with an FPGA Engineer

06:58 - Wireless black burst

07:22 - Unlicensed band

07:54 - Wireless time transfer at 1ns

Why does every network install go like this?

Mon, 04 May 2026 18:08:00 +0000

Safety first! Time go fishing.

Things I mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- Klein Fish Rod (single): https://amzn.to/4dlcEW7

- Milwaukee Fish Rods: https://amzn.to/4n7r5k6

- Klein Tools VDV226-110 Ratcheting RJ45/RJ11 Crimp Tool: https://amzn.to/4diV4lE

- Dowell Micro Flush Cutters: https://amzn.to/4ekQh4h

- Monoprice SlimRun Patch Cables: https://amzn.to/4thYzO5

- NEAT-PATCH Mini 1U cable management unit: https://amzn.to/4n5dhGF

- TRENDnet 24-port 1U shielded keystone panel: https://amzn.to/4eVldbp

- TRENDnet shielded Cat6A RJ45 Keystone Jacks: https://amzn.to/4n8B88n

- TCI Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@tciproductions

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Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling

2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering

Contents:

00:00 - The plan

03:02 - Hardware store trip 01

06:10 - The point of no return

10:55 - Hardware store trip 02

13:01 - totally safe

14:49 - Time Go Fishing

16:21 - Improvising

20:24 - Join me in the plenum

22:27 - Oopsie

23:52 - Learning from TCI Productions

28:16 - Stuffing and crimping

33:45 - In the USA we use Phillips

36:21 - 10G or bust

37:32 - LABELER

40:52 - Install, accomplished

Raspberry Pi Connect might soon control Windows PCs

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Pi Connect for Windows on the Forums: https://forums.raspberrypi.com/viewtopic.php?t=397786

And check out my video from 2024 when Raspberry Pi announced Pi Connect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgbTNZD1Vcw

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A most unconventional Pi cluster (Orban Optimod at NAB 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000

A Pi cluster for broadcast audio processing and remote control.

Thanks to Orban for talking to me about this box — the video is NOT sponsored in any way, I just thought the box looks cool, and asked if I could film a conversation about it.

If you want to find out more about the Optimod, check out Orban's website: https://www.orban.com/optimod-5950-hd-overview

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Contents:

00:00 - An unconventional cluster

03:30 - Updates, security, and eMMC longevity

04:55 - CM4 limitations?

06:01 - Why not X86?

07:08 - Modularity and upgrades

08:07 - Repairability (with off-the-shelf components)

FireWire TOASTED this board!

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0000

FireWire cooked a chip, releasing the magic smoke that made it work :(

A couple things mentioned in this video:

- Firehat / Equip-1 for FireWire on the Pi: https://equip-1.c-e.group

- Werewolf USB-C power adapters: https://werewolf.us

- My first video testing the iSight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s33IT-vLzL4

- My main video on the Firehat for DV cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g

Both the Firehat and the Werewolf devices (which I've covered before) were sent to me for testing; see all my product review and sponsorship policies here: https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube

Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geerlingguy

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Merch: https://www.redshirtjeff.com

Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling

2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering

Contents:

00:00 - The Setup

01:24 - I need 12V

03:31 - I need FireWire

03:57 - The most watched part of the video

04:32 - What cooked?

05:44 - What still works?

Will Apple's OG iSight work on my FireWire Pi?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0000

See my main video on the Firehat for DV Cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuKeW45OL-g

And check out the Firehat / equip-1 here: https://equip-1.c-e.group

And buy my Recompile Linux shirt ;) https://www.redshirtjeff.com/shop/p/recompile-linux-shirt

More details from all my FireWire device testing are in this issue on my Pi PCIe GitHub project: https://github.com/geerlingguy/raspberry-pi-pcie-devices/issues/805

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3rd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Level2Jeff

Contents:

00:00 - FireWire devices - HDD on G5

02:02 - My first iSight

04:03 - iSight via iChat

04:44 - iSight on Pi, attempt one

05:40 - FireWire hard drive on Pi, attempt one

07:27 - iSight on Pi, ft Linux recompile

08:49 - FireWire hard drive on Pi, success

10:35 - We're 1 for 2

I can FINALLY monitor power without killing my servers

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000

They fixed the fatal flaw of the Gen2 Smart Outlet.

You can buy the 3rd Generation Smart Outlet here (as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):

https://amzn.to/4879DWq

ThirdReality sent me the four Gen3 Smart Outlets I show in this video for testing. They did not offer any other form of compensation nor have any say in the content of this video. I always mark videos as "sponsored" if any materials were provided in the video, though; see my sponsorship policies here: https://github.com/geerlingguy/youtube

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Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JeffGeerling

2nd Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GeerlingEngineering

Contents:

00:00 - The Problem

02:03 - The (potential) Solution

03:10 - Replacing the Gen2 in my rack

04:14 - Adding the Smart Outlet to Home Assistant

06:59 - Attemping an OTA firmware update

08:37 - Did it work?