This DIY Datacenter is NUTS

Thanks to Hetzner for sponsoring this video! Use code ltt20 to get $20 off Hetzner products by using our link: https://htznr.li/LTT26 We traveled to Falkenstein, Germany, to tour one of Hetzner’s data centers and see how their hands-on, DIY approach helps power their infrastructure at scale. From custom-built solutions to the servers themselves, we got a behind-the-scenes look at how Hetzner does things a little differently. Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1641785-they-let-me-build-a-real-customer-server/ Check out our Channel Partners: Secretlab - Grab a TITAN Evo ergonomic gaming chair: https://lmg.gg/secretlabltt PIA - Get the VPN of our choice: https://www.piavpn.com/ltt dbrand - Buy a "Circuit" series skin for your device: https://dbrand.com/pcb ► SHOP LTT PRODUCTS: https://lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: https://lmg.gg/lttfloatplane ► DIVE DEEPER ON THE LTT LABS WEBSITE: https://lmg.gg/labs ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: https://lmg.gg/partners Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by https://affilimate.com/?aid=ghz1izbpb Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc and HexOS by Eshtek. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Why Falkenstein? 01:58 - Modular building & roof design 03:25 - Custom "Bare Metal" solutions 05:35 - Consumer hardware in the data center 06:38 - Technician workstations & repairs 07:05 - Networking & physical private networks 07:49 - Exploring under the Cold Aisles 08:42 - Power backup & cooling systems 10:58 - Linus builds a server.. the German way! 11:58 - 3D printed shrouds 14:40 - Self tapping screws 15:52 - Mistakes were made 18:07 - Final assembly 19:32 - R&D and testing racks 20:38 - TOP secret experimental room 21:13 - Final thoughts