Raspberry Pi Server Hardware Setup
The Raspberry Pi is quite an amazing device considering its size, price, and functionality. I am using a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, which has been out of date for some time, but it is sufficient for my needs.
![Raspberry Pi and Box](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_and_box.jpg)
Here are the Raspberry Pi 3's specifications.
- Quad Core 1.2GHz Broadcom BCM2837 64bit CPU
- 1GB RAM
- BCM43438 wireless LAN and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) on board
- 10/100 Ethernet
- 40-pin extended GPIO
- 4 USB 2 ports
- 4 Pole stereo output and composite video port
- Full size HDMI
- CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera
- DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display
- Micro SD slot for storing operating system and storing data
![Raspberry Pi 3](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_top.jpg)
The Raspberry Pi 3 receives its power via a micro USB port. I will use a power supply that supplies 5V at 2.5A to power it. I will connect that power supply to the Raspberry Pi via a USB cable that has an on/off switch so that I can leave the Pi plugged in to power and start it whenever I need to use it.
![Raspberry Pi Power Supply](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_power_supply.jpg)
I am using a case from canakit to keep the Pi safe.
![Raspberry Pi Case](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_case_with_box.jpg)
It comes in three parts and leaves all of the ports accessible.
![Raspberry Pi Case Parts](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_case_parts.jpg)
Here is the Raspberry Pi, power supply, and case together.
![Raspberry Pi, Power Supply, and Case](images/raspberry_pi_server/hardware_setup/raspberry_pi_3_with_accessories.jpg)
Here is the Raspberry Pi in its case.
![Raspberry Pi in Case](images/raspberry_pi_server/raspberry_pi_in_case_tipped.jpg)
I know that this article did not contain very much useful information, but there were only a few noteworthy details to mention concerning this hardware. The next article will show how to install Raspberry Pi OS on a headless Raspberry Pi.
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