Massive Rack Upgrade for the Homelab!

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Every now and then you run out of rack space. Or you need to mount a 300 lb server. And that's why we upgraded the rack in Jeff's basement!
What are your favorite rackmount tips and tricks? Is there any piece of gear you just can't live without in your racks?
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All the gear mentioned in this video:
- StarTech.com 25U Open Frame Server Rack: amzn.to/3LmGw3q
- StarTech.com 4-Piece Caster Kit: amzn.to/39VrILV
- Neat Patch Cable Management Unit: amzn.to/3wllI88
- StarCase.com Cage Nut Insertion Tool: amzn.to/3NoYqE7
- Tripp Lite Isobar 12-outlet surge protector: amzn.to/3Lmf8Cv
- APC Smart-UPS 2200 RM XL: amzn.to/3Lnlf9Q
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 AS6604T (primary NAS): amzn.to/3yNnyjF
- ASUSTOR Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T (backup NAS): amzn.to/3MrBm7l
- Mikrotik 10G Cloud Router Switch (CRS309-1G-8S+IN): amzn.to/3PnteqF
- (Let us know if there's anything else I missed you'd like to see here!)
Contents:
00:00 - Why a new rack?
01:18 - Assembly + Homelab philosophy
03:40 - Planning the move (and hijinks)
06:14 - Beginning the move
08:09 - UPSes are heavy
09:16 - IoT bedtime woes
09:37 - Finishing the move
11:17 - Final touches
12:40 - Bonus content - fancy wood top!

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@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Check out the main channel video on the new 300-lb Petabyte of storage that's going to live in this rack soon! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-BBnomwpF_uY.html Now, what are your rackmount tips and tricks? Joe wants to steal 'em!

@AndrewFrink 2 года назад

300lbs is a lot of RPIs.

@cajetankurmann7126 2 года назад

If you have a heavy server, if posible use a serverlift or multiple people. Actualy, serverlifts are nice if you have to install stuff alone and can be a great combo with serverrails.

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

@@cajetankurmann7126 Indeed. Probably overkill for a homelab-but sometimes, overkill is fun, especially if you can find one used that functions for a low price :)

@khps9176 2 года назад

Tip 1. The bigger rack, the better rack! 2. No spaces, use blinders to control air flow. 3. Try to dodge the power bill...

@ASUSTOR_YT 2 года назад

Can confirm. Our engineers have determined that the NAS indeed does not like stray hockey pucks.

@cybercat1531 2 года назад

You'd think everyone taking a roll around in the rack is just fun. But it does help build familiarity with the rack, so when it comes time to move it around fully loaded you know how it behaves.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

There, see! Important to do it then.

@Martin42944 2 года назад

"You can tell these hard drives aren't very full" - your dad with the classic dad joke "They're SSDs"

@piotrlewandowski 2 года назад

Am I the only one being appalled by that fact that his dad SHOOK that NAS without making sure if there's HDDs or SSDs inside?!?

@pascha4527 2 года назад

@@piotrlewandowski Is it bad to shake harddrives? He didnt dropped it on the floor but they can handle a bit of shaking. The where in laptops for a couple decades.

@JamesBos 2 года назад

“You can tell these hard drives aren’t very full, it’s really light” peak dad joke 😂

@kevinshumaker3753 2 года назад

@13:22 Shame you missed your dad's Dad Joke about telling the NAS wasn't full because it was so light... I GOT IT, DAD!!!

@frankbohnen2347 2 года назад

I like your Dad, he kept his inner child. Wonder how he spoils his grandchildren? 😊

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Incessantly!

@cptvuk 2 года назад

I'd add, always take a photograph of your existing setup before dismantling it. It might help you remember something important, but is also nice for nostalgic reasons!

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Very true. I try to remember to take a picture of the front and back side any time I do a significant change, mostly for reference... but in 10-20 years for that nice nostalgia kick.

@d00dEEE 2 года назад

Add a multi-switch PDU for all the devices with wall warts and inaccessible switches. Mine is a Pyle PDBC10 with my own labels stuck over their numbers for each device. Makes it easy when you call home and say, "Honey, could you power cycle the cable modem?"

@JD-lx2yf 2 года назад

Instead of a Multi-Switch PDU, I'd recommend just getting an IP based PDU. No need to call home and request a reboot, the IP PDU will automatically detect a down connection and reboot whatever device you tell it to. They are great for remote/no-hassle locations. Just don't plug in your servers or NAS into it. 😁

@d00dEEE 2 года назад

@@JD-lx2yf Oh, nice, I didn't know about those! As much as I love a device I can write a script to control, the only ones I can find that have 8 ports (like my $32 manual one) cost $600+, so I think I'll stick with my Luddite toggle switches. 😀

@JD-lx2yf 2 года назад

@@d00dEEE look at the Digital Logger Ethernet Power Controller 7, it’s about $395.00 usd. It’s worth every penny. Or look at the Pro Switch by the same company. It’s about 180 USD and has multiple controllable ports.

@d00dEEE 2 года назад

@@JD-lx2yf Damn you, now I need to go buy a new PDU!

@JD-lx2yf 2 года назад

@@d00dEEE LMAO...I know. My counterpart at the company I work found this company years ago for remote troubleshooting. Well, one thing lead to another, and now I own one personally and I love it. 🙂

@VelocityBlasters 2 года назад

Love the videos with your dad! I also grew up with a dad in IT and it really makes me miss getting to spend time with him.

@TechnoTim 2 года назад

Your Dad seems awesome!

@MarcoGPUtuber 2 года назад

3:50 it's much more entertaining when the installation is _eventful_ ;)

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

The way of the Red Shirt Jeff lies within.

@SmithyScotland 2 года назад

Looks full already. Time to start looking for a full height rack 👍🏻

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

The second I can move my main rack over to another part of the basement, I'm going for 42U! I plan on keeping this rack as well, regardless, since it's nice to have a deep rack on casters.

@dorianwestacott755 2 года назад

I just bought a 12U echogear to formalize my homelab. No more spaghetti mess of various pis and devices wired together on a closet shelf!

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

And thus begins the long journey towards a 42U rack in the home! :)

@George.Marinov 2 года назад

The trick with the blue tape is great. I will remember it ! Thanks guys ;)

@ur1friend437 2 года назад

Having family in the video is the best event ever. 🥳

@Bfiftytwo 2 года назад

No cage nut blood sacrifice by minute 9, after a full assemblage of a rack. You sir are playing with fire... Great video :)

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

I'm fairly certain karma will come back in the form of dropping a server or something :O

@SkysTrains 2 года назад

lol, this just reminds me how much i want a rack mounted server lol. nice video :D

@johnstraatmann9618 2 года назад

8:44 Pull cord! Lol!

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Pull to make the sparks fly!

@davidg5898 2 года назад

To help reduce cable spaghetti, I like to get a long PDU (power/surge strip) and mount it vertically at the back of the rack and swap the device power cables with shorter ones (or cable-tie them shorter).

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

I like using rack mounted power devices, so many now to choose from. They can be horizontal or vertical and high density. And remote controlled per outlet. Mike Waldman was the best at cable management - especially "hiding" power cables.

@nathanielhill8156 2 года назад

@@GeerlingEngineering they aren't cheap, but check out SurgeX they have rack mount power conditioners/surge protectors. I know your home lab doesn't need it, but I find its rolling start feature useful for sensitive equipment like sound gear

@nmf220 10 месяцев назад

Can confirm, I too roll around in my rack before installing my gear. It's part of the build process, can't skip that step.

@aanset1 2 года назад

love how dad and son works together. My 10 years old son start interesting in IT and my homelab is simple than this. Dreaming of this setup in the next 2-3 years...

@mikepapafoxtrot9898 2 года назад

Some fantastic advice from your dad, the tip about spacing is often overlooked by 'professionals'.

@blueskyredkite 2 года назад

Jeff, get yourself some knee pads. I'm an industrial electrician, and I spend *a lot* of time kneeling in front of racks of various kinds, and, after a while, you knees will go. Protect them now.

@michaelvilain8457 2 года назад

I've only done one server rack and it was great to have your dad vocalize the "norms" of racking--connectivity (switches and patch panels on top), power strips on both sides (with their IP ports in the switch), heavy stuff at the bottom (multi-U blade server or UPS in your case). I like Dad's pointer on using a screw position one side of a mount. I was spoiled by snap-rails.

@mikegoggin570 2 года назад

I'm going to steal the idea for the top for mine. Just a small monitor on the top of mine right now and it's sitting on the top of my UDM Pro which is at the top of of the rack.

@leonnuvola 2 года назад

In the theatre / rock and roll world, a rack light is cool 1U addition, means you can still see your installation when the power is off, assuming you power it via your UPS!

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

I know I've seen some nice pop-out lights integrated into PDUs in the theater racks I've worked with, always loved those things. In my case I could just grab a USB flexible arm light and stick it in the USB port! I do have an emergency power light in the basement too, as well as a few DeWalt flashlights and an area light I pull out when the power goes out. Those things last hours on my 5AH tool batteries, and don't take up 1U of precious rack space ;) Would be nice to have if I get a taller rack though!

@JamieStuff 2 года назад

Recommendation: Since you have the rack on casters, tether it to the wall, or in your case, the stairs. My favorite method is to use a couple of eye bolts and a carabiner. Don't rely on the wheel brakes to hold it when (not if) the rack gets bumped, since Murphy's Law dictates that that will happen the one time you forgot to re-lock the brakes. You really don't want those Ethernet cables to get pulled out of the back of your patch panel...

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Heh, or one of the casters rolls over onto our rusty old floor drain, shatters that, makes the whole thing topple a bit, kills off a bunch of drives due to vibration while running...

@jtmusson 11 месяцев назад

This is the most straightforwardly wholesome video on the internet. Thank you!

@I4get42 2 года назад

Great video! I've been enjoying the Geerling Generations channel :-) A thing you haven't mentioned yet is to be careful of your Hot and Cold sides. Many switches come in two different airflow options for installation either on the front or back of the rack (the back is easier to run cables to, assuming you can get to it). It is important to make sure that none of your gear is throwing Hot air into the intake of its neighbors.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Interestingly, the Qnap PoE+/PoE++ switch exhausts out the left *side*, which is a bit different than what I'm used to. In my case that's okay since that side will always be open. But if I had to close the rack, that would be annoying at best.

@radijoe 2 года назад

Airflow has been a Huge issue in broadcast racks since the equipment comes from different industries and manufacturers all over the world. Air front-to-back, back-to-front or in/out the sides all common. You are right to bring out the issue because knowing and planning is the way to deal with air movement.

@aram535 2 года назад

Interesting, would not have thought of that as enterprise gear is always front to back. I have to check my home lab to see if that's an issue.

@MatthewHill 2 года назад

@@GeerlingEngineering My MikroTik CRS also exhausts out the left side, which is weird and annoying.

@magoostus 2 года назад

The painters tape makes so much sense, why didnt I think of that before?

@muddyexport5639 2 года назад

Good job!

@xandercode 2 года назад

It's nice to see the relationship you have with your dad and how I bet her set you off in your It career, because he is an engineer himself. It's always good to see you guys together, Much love Alex. My dad is a nuclear scientist No joke. His building crazy things and genral geekiness set me of on mine. :)

@JamieKitchens6 2 года назад

Beautiful rack upgrade. I hope to have a similar setup in the near future.

@l0gic23 Год назад

That neat patch is pretty neat. Never seen that before.

@robd003 2 года назад

Jeff's dad is awesome! Funny guy!

@JD-lx2yf 2 года назад

I never see anyone talk about grounding their racks. Everything should be grounded, even your rack. :)

@bigchew3149 2 года назад

Cool video..I liked the cleets trick on the top Bord you added..i will add to mine now..lol.

@chemenv Год назад

thank you!!😃

@Nunya58294 2 года назад

I'm so glad to see you also keep you equipment on a battery backup. I've seen a lot of these videos where there's absolutely no protection for them. It makes my OCD go nuts haha

@patrickjoseph3412 2 года назад

@JeffGeerling you used my Picture from reddit of my very first LAB from 3 years ago. I was watching and had this strange feeling of confusion when I first saw it. I have a proper server and rack now because of your videos and this Great labing community on youtube and reddit . Still shocked to see my pic on your video

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

Ha! Excellent, and yes, the r/homelab community is amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey over there-my first setup was a piece of plywood with a shelf that held my cable modem, and a router hanging on an Ethernet cable :)

@anthonyrussano 2 года назад

Thank you!!

@pileofstuff 2 года назад

@10:01 There's a man who has installed a lot of equipment over the years. It's one of the best pieces of advice when you're racking gear.

@Matando 2 года назад

Can't exactly explain why but when I saw the thumbnail the photo of your Dad looked very much like Fred Rodgers, heh

@robertross7028 Год назад

I love your content and you got a great dad!

@veewinch 10 месяцев назад

I like that wood top!

@KyleFalconer1 2 года назад

These are some great tips! That lower screw trick really would have helped when I was struggling with inserting a heavy server into a rack. Having the top down order of terminated cables> switch> other equipment is very logical and would help with cable neatness. The blue tape is really helpful as well, even when working solo, just to build up a plan, and these three tips really would have helped.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

That's the first time I'd seen the screw trick. Always great to have a 2nd set of hands doing this work too... not only for the strength, but for double-checking things like the right spacing and the right order of operations!

@Rega128 2 года назад

Nice rack guys ! I love it , watching you do that makes me want to redo all mine XD once i get my FTTP ill do a rebuild i think, the painters tap is a great idea ill have to use that in my rebuild to mark out and work out space.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Yeah it was extremely helpful, took all the guesswork out, and since the locations were all pre-marked we didn't have to re-count rack spaces when installing in the middle of the rack!

@Gr33nMamba 2 года назад

Not sure how I stumbled on this channel. I ordered and assembled a version of this rack coming on 10 years ago for a MSP client, I chose for the reason it was flat pack and was going into a small basement via very narrow stairs. No chance of getting a full size cabinet down there. It turned out to be a very good product for then later racking a Dell Server and other shelving.

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

Yeah, getting a full rack down some stairs or through tight corners is a bit of a trick. These flat-pack four post racks are great for that.

@MatthewHill 2 года назад

It's always cool when your dad shares your hobby. (Or I guess if you're YouTubing it, it's your profession!)

@tjake7864 Год назад

Nice!

@TheLameTechGuy 2 года назад

You know, it's honestly refreshing to see someone not backed by corporate sponsorship. I have the same UPS that I bought on craigslist, and a wooden rack. I've wanted to upgrade to metal but I can't justify it for a UPS, r710 (which also needs upgrading), optiplex, and switch. Entire rack of used gear (except for the hue hub)

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

If I could've found the rack itself used, I would've bought it that way. Used saves SO much money (and sometimes assembly, as long as you can move the equipment/rack in your own vehicle), it's not even funny!

@TheLameTechGuy 2 года назад

@@JeffGeerling I hear you. I've looked into it once or three times and every time I'm turned off by the insane cost of a new rack.

@ArronLorenz 2 года назад

Love it!

@ArronLorenz 2 года назад

Also. I love how your father dives right in with the cheesy thumbnail pics!

@highvisibilityraincoat 2 года назад

You're killing me Jeff. I have one of these StarTechs sitting in my spare bedroom because a guy local to me was liquidating them for cheap. Since then, life has picked up and I haven't gotten anything to fill it with!

@andrewboothman6363 Год назад

Geerling guys in their native habitat… 😊

@capturingdesign6101 2 года назад

I love your main channel content but on this channel it is more of the „in touch“ content. I love the format :) keep it up please, let me sustain my sanity.

@mikegoggin570 2 года назад

What I wouldn't give to be able to work on a project with my dad again. ❤️

@sandmanxo 2 года назад

At least you explained why you didn't get a 42U rack. If you have the space though it's well worth it.

@reinoud6377 2 года назад

Your basement alone is bigger than my house!

@JyskMaker 2 года назад

So nice to see you do stuff with your dad. I lost mine for 2 years ago, and i miss it big time.

@ChrisdeHaan 2 года назад

I’ve done rackswaps without shutting down equipment. It can be tricky but if the rack is big enough you can angle everything out the back and then back in

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

If we didn't have that janky UPS mounting setup, it would've been worth a try. But I didn't want to risk a finger or other appendages since it wasn't well fixed in the old rack :(

@jp-ny2pd 2 года назад

My moves usually go: Plan rack layout (tape, spreadsheet, whatever), insert all cage nuts/studs/etc, move all difficult gear first (like patch panels), then essentially populate from the bottom up so the gear below you can act like a shelf to hold what you're racking up. On a side-note, if you have racks of equipment with nuts/screws/studs/whatever, go get yourself a 12v screw gun with a slip clutch. Put the slip-clutch on it's lowest setting and use that to run everything in with, your arms and wrists will thank you. I'd also recommend standardizing on a specific cage nut/screw/stud and throwing away whatever your equipment comes with. I'm a fan of hardened 12-24 or M6 since it's harder to cross-thread, holds more, less likely to break or strip, and not that much more expensive then the smaller stuff.

@UpLateGeek 2 года назад

I have a nice template I made in visio that I use for rack planning. Back when I was working in the engineering department, we used Autodusk AutoCAT for rack layouts, but that's way too much work and doesn't look as nice. You could probably put the work in to make it look nice, and even automate it, but visio is quick and easy enough. As suggested, if the rack doesn't have the RUs labelled, we use gaffer's tape because you can get it in white, and the glue remains sticky for longer so you're not using solvents to clean your nice shiny rack just because you left the tape on for a week. But don't leave it for too long, because it eventually goes through the goopy stage and turns into rock, and then you'll never get it off. We also try to leave a 1RU gap where possible. Management thought they knew better when IT did the last big project and crammed all their servers together, now the ones in the centre are so hot around the power supplies, you can't keep your finger on them. But hey, at least the rack is

@fmj_556 2 года назад

I bought a rack that was too short so I cut it in half and added 2x4 in-between the two sections and used bolts to hold all together.

@Gastell0 2 года назад

with deep rack you can mount two devices within 1 unit from opposite sides, like PDU or power strip opposite from network switch

@eDoc2020 2 года назад

I was going to say the same thing. Just be sure you don't cause thermal issues.

@austinwilson930 2 года назад

To cover up the sides you could cut some black tinted plexiglass and attach it with nut inserts.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

That's one thing I'm considering-for the very short term, I'm going to cut some screen material (like for a screen door) and use some magnets to keep it in place. Should be good for at least one ball hit at the rack at high-ish velocity.

@radijoe 2 года назад

I would like to add a video screen as a side cover playing a looped video of the insides of a multistory factory in action. or the snake pit from Indiana Jones... 8K of course.

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

@@radijoe oooh... I like this idea.

@jackcoats4146 Год назад

In my experience EVERY rack build requires a blood sacrifice. Typically a scraped finger, arm, or a bump on the head... Good times! A quick spray varnish dries fast and for no harder than the top or sides of cabinets get used, would be great. For the sides think of 1/8" plywood, easy to cut and cheap.

@elsammael 2 года назад

Nice! Now you gonna fill it!

@NathanRzepecki 2 года назад

really want my own rack. don't have room for a deep enough one. next house will. will need to be a few Us just so I can fit a HP server and a couple other boxes. the rest can rack. eventually. current things are on there side against the wall

@johnsonlam 2 года назад

That's good your dad have a lot of experience, so you don't have to try and error, wasting extra effort. And the wood top was so good, just need some wood stain to prevent humid, not sure how bad in your city, don't want to see mushroom grow on the wood do it fast.

@nsp265 2 года назад

I've got the scars to prove that I should have invested in a cage nut tool years ago.

@AlexPebodyGM Год назад

Cool! )

@mickfreeley6054 2 года назад

Back several decades ago when I was in broadcast engineering, much of our equipment had Much heavier power supplies (big copper transformers). We added front-to-back L brackets instead of shelves - easy to fab from hardware store stock. Wish we would have had modern racks with cage nuts and choice of accessories. It would be better if the rack could be situated next to a wall mounted backboard for terminating all of your other house low voltage wiring. Think doorbells, thermostats, etc. It would make future connections to network based controls easier, and would also centralize those pesky LV power transformers that electricians love to hide in inaccessible places. Don't get me started on clueless architects and general contractors....

@mickfreeley6054 2 года назад

Forgot to add, if possible I always try to terminate backboard wiring in 110 blocks rather that proprietary and expensive adapters (*cough* Leviton). Cat 3 for wired telephones is still good for many situations especially distributing cordless telephone base stations.

@magnuslindgren9460 2 года назад

I think Netbox is pretty nice. And free. It is written in python but I don't know if it runs on a Pi. Can use docker-compose to get it up and running. It works well with Ansible.

@sefarkas0 2 года назад

Sometimes in convenient to lay the rack on it's back and install all the gear from the top, that way you don't have to fight the weight of each piece while getting the screws in. also you can use an old rack on it's back to store loose rack equipment face up. Also, when installing heavy gear with the rack in the upright position install the bottom screws first, this prevents the rack ears from bending out of shape.

@aetch77 2 года назад

Sorry but that's just a bad idea. 1). You need access to the rear of the rack for all the cabling e.g. power and networking. 2). If you're lifting it up, that is an awful lot of weight. A lot of the single server chassis's are solidly built and are heavy by themselves. 3). The loose items will simply fall through.

@sefarkas0 2 года назад

@@aetch77 it’s not for cabling , it for mounting the gear. For rack like he built, it is not that heavy to tilt up. The won’t fall through , they have rack ears.

@aetch77 2 года назад

@@sefarkas0 To be honest, I do *not* think you know what you are talking about. Servers are heavy, I would not like to tilt up a rack when it has been loaded up. Each server is at least as heavy as a full size ATX desktop computer. You risk doing damage to yourself , the servers and/or the rack. On a personal level, I have already done damage to my back and what you are suggestion is downright dangerous.

@sefarkas0 2 года назад

@@aetch77 OK, fine I guess I was dreaming about having done it this way many times. For a small rack like the one shown most of the stuff is pretty low weight. It just take a couple of strong people to do it.

@aetch77 2 года назад

@@sefarkas0 Claim all you want, I actually do not believe you.

@strandvaskeren 2 года назад

Move the patch panel and switch to the rear. Once you start putting servers in the rack you'll find that they have their network ports at the rear, so having the switch and patch panel at the rear too makes stuff a lot easier.

@blerble 2 года назад

Some people like their switch ports at the front. A 1u patch panel at the back cross connected to another 1u patch panel at the front eliminates having the switch back there.

@petermuller608 2 года назад

Ok that was wholesome xD

@OffGridAussiePrepper 2 года назад

Lucky u have an old man u cud rely on..... I bet he IS a great dad and always has been.

@mbainrot 2 года назад

Use boxes or other hardware to help support awkward rackmounts (like split rails as found in old UCS fabric interconnects) to help with manuevering the mungeral into place. Though unload everything you can unload as the lighter it is, the easier & safer it is. HIlls hoist pegs work great for "pegging out" stuff you're going to be working on/pulling out when said components lack indicator lights. Use velcro cable wraps and cable manage your stuff properly instead of shoving it into an 'out of sight, out of mind' place, future you will thank you for it.

@Thracx 2 года назад

What is done to prevent the rack from being moved too far with the cables still plugged in? Just the locks on the casters? (i.e. another kid worry, or someone trying to access the HVAC/etc)

@kchiem 2 года назад

I like Patchbox's /dev/mount over Rackstuds. And if you didn't have a helping hand, while Patchbox does have their setup.exe tool, I like Atlas' Load-A-Rack for its sturdier build and higher weight handling.

@wskinnyodden 2 года назад

Lettuce know!

@tehklevster 2 года назад

Your dad is pretty cool.

@enquiries.kbaphotography8501 2 года назад

I would have back mounted the nas's behind the networking aswel as the less accessed equipment like home automation as you don't want to have that knocked when doing any work on the front.

@fraollemecha 2 года назад

like father like son let's take roll in the rack

@jimberry7865 Год назад

This is great. Where did you get those 2 bottom shelves that you show in the beginning of the video?

@chuckdobbs3682 2 года назад

Hi Jeff, Great video. I'm looking at an Echogear like your old one but hate their casters. What size/threads are the bolts on the feet of the on you have? Do you know of any with locks that fit?

@ToddChevrier 2 года назад

OHHhh....dang...I heard your knees crack at 11:40 mark

@acubley 2 года назад

ER Nurse: How did you get injured?

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

😵‍💫

@YeOldeTraveller 2 года назад

I'm sure it is more, "You, again?"

@acubley 2 года назад

@@YeOldeTraveller You think they have a punch card system; 11th visit is free? 🤕

@nandurx 2 года назад

Please don’t forget to post sides how you do as I am looking for something easy to open but good enough to cover.

@JeffGeerling 2 года назад

I hope to! I just looked at buying a piece of a acrylic from the big box store but those sheets cost about $150, sheesh!

@rysterstech Год назад

You need to use nylon rack studs, much better than cage nuts

@MrArielAntigua 2 года назад

Oh my!!.. I will buy a new rack, forgot to drive around the last one we put build.

@joeltyler3427 2 года назад

9:26 At least you didn't need to jump your own fence to get into the front yard.. That person won't be named. But you could figure it out.

@ccatss2764 2 года назад

I kind of wish they still used the old rack design. I have the older 25U and that thing is BEEFY. Adding the wheels didn't reduce the capacity at all I believe, which is good - since I probably have a good 600-700lbs of gear in it and it isn't even full! Good news is, this rack is DEFINITELY easier to put together - the other one is about 50 something 13mm bolts and requires a ton of space to put together. The shelves on the bottom are a nice touch , if only they'd include some for the top too...

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

Yeah, that was the one thing I think is missing from this design-it would be nice to have at least optional top panels, if not also side panels (though the side panels would have to be pretty large... so I can see why they don't make those).

@nikkosz99 2 года назад

How's the MikroTik working out for you so far? I'm having RB 4011 for routing and other stuff and it's been great, so I hope your switch is doing great as well

@jeraldgooch6438 2 года назад

Just curious - do you have a video on your NAS selection? Why ASUS and did you say you used SSDs? If so which? If this is covered in a video please point to that. Thanks.

@GeerlingEngineering 2 года назад

It's not in a video yet; but I plan on doing a rack tour at some point in the future, probably on the main Jeff Geerling channel. I mostly use ASUSTOR right now because they're reliable and cheaper than the alternatives... plus they have partnered with me on a few storage projects in the past, so it helps when they'll send me a new unit to try out. That doesn't mean they're perfect, of course-one thing that annoys me about the Drivestor 4 Pro is the plastic drive trays seem to vibrate and get noisy sometimes with those 8 TB HDDs.

@richardcarlson127 2 года назад

Curious: In the beginning of the video you inserted panel floor pieces at the bottom of the rack. With the UPS going right over them, are they still necessary? Wouldn't the airflow be better without them?