[baby_souffle]

Yes, but the line between "reasonably quiet" and 100% isn't a step function.

If these do end up in Home Labs, it's going to be a server rack in the basement and not the server rack at the other end of the room.

[rbanffy]

> If these do end up in Home Labs, it's going to be a server rack in the basement and not the server rack at the other end of the room.

If they are too loud, yes. In my part of the world basements are not common, but my shed would be a sensible place for one.