Recent Articles

/blog/a-peek-inside-an-opensff-system
A Peek Inside an OpenSFF System

Look inside a sample implementation of OpenSFF specifications and see how the Compute Node, Enclosure, and Management Module connect and interact.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

October 30, 2025

/blog/smoothening-the-edges-how-opensff-can-enhance-edge-solutions
Smoothening the Edges: How OpenSFF Can Enhance Edge Solutions

Learn about the fascinating world of edge computing and how OpenSFF can help make more serviceable and longer-lasting edge devices.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

October 15, 2025

/blog/adaptive-charge-the-flexible-power-design-of-opensff-core-enclosures
Adaptive Charge: The Flexible Power Design of OpenSFF Core Enclosures

Learn how OpenSFF Core Enclosures give manufacturers the freedom to choose how to power Compute Nodes.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

October 02, 2025

/blog/mini-pc-major-fragmentation-how-opensff-can-simplify-small-computers-for-everyone
Mini PC, Major Fragmentation: How OpenSFF Can Simplify Small Computers for Everyone

Explore the current mini PC landscape and learn how OpenSFF can unify this beloved form factor.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

September 29, 2025

/blog/welcoming-data-back-home-the-resurgence-of-on-premise-servers
Welcoming Data Back Home: The Resurgence of On-premise Servers

Learn about the recent cloud repatriation in enterprises and how OpenSFF can help businesses bring their data back on-site.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

September 24, 2025

/blog/a-bridge-to-interoperability-why-opensff-standardized-on-the-sff-ta-1002-connector
A Bridge to Interoperability: Why OpenSFF standardized on the SFF-TA-1002 connector

Learn why OpenSFF adopted the SFF-TA-1002 connector standard and how it enables our vision.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

September 18, 2025

/blog/a-brief-history-of-home-servers-part-2-the-modern-era
A Brief History of Home Servers, Part 2: The Modern Era

We go over the rise of virtualization and the open software adopted by home server enthusiasts, as well as the current challenges and the future of the hobby.

Bert Varias

September 06, 2025

/blog/a-brief-history-of-home-servers-part-1-from-bbs-to-broadband
A Brief History of Home Servers, Part 1: From BBS to Broadband

Look back at the decades of tinkering, community building, and digital independence that shaped home servers.

Bert Varias

September 01, 2025

/blog/from-spec-to-system-tips-on-creating-compatible-opensff-compute-nodes
From Spec to System: Tips on Creating Compatible OpenSFF Compute Nodes

Learn essential design principles for creating OpenSFF-compatible Compute Nodes, from mechanical alignment to serviceability requirements.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

August 28, 2025