Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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.
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CHAPTERS
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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
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: 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: lmg.gg/secretlabltt
PIA - Get the VPN of our choice: piavpn.com/ltt
dbrand - Buy a "Circuit" series skin for your device: dbrand.com/pcb
► SHOP LTT PRODUCTS: lttstore.com
► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg/lttfloatplane
► DIVE DEEPER ON THE LTT LABS WEBSITE: lmg.gg/labs
► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg/partners
Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by 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
