What hardware do I need?
A Yundera PCS runs on most x86_64 or ARM64 machines. Here are the requirements:
Minimum requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2 cores (x86_64 or ARM64) | 4+ cores |
| RAM | 2 GB | 4–8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB SSD | 256 GB+ SSD |
| Network | Ethernet or Wi-Fi | Ethernet (more stable) |
| OS | Debian 12 / Ubuntu 22.04+ | Debian 12 |
Recommended hardware
| Use case | Hardware | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Light (2–3 apps) | Raspberry Pi 4/5 (4 GB) | 60–100 EUR |
| Standard (5–10 apps) | Intel N100 mini PC (8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD) | 150–250 EUR |
| Heavy (10+ apps, media streaming) | Intel i5/Ryzen 5 mini PC (16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD) | 300–500 EUR |
Storage considerations
- App data is stored under
/DATA/AppData/— size depends on which apps you use - Media libraries (Jellyfin, Immich) can require terabytes — consider an external USB drive or NAS
- SSD recommended for the system drive — significantly faster than HDD for Docker containers
Network
- No public IP required — NSL.SH handles reachability through WireGuard tunnels
- No port-forwarding required — works behind CGNAT and restrictive firewalls
- Bandwidth — upload speed matters most for serving apps externally. 10 Mbps+ upload recommended
Pre-built PCS
Yundera offers pre-configured hardware — a mini PC with everything installed and ready to go. Just plug in Ethernet and power.