What is with these extensive network racks?
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It's a hobby 
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Lol .. if you were close to me I would gladly let you have spare rack .. I no longer have enough computers to shove in it thanks to vms ..Seems like his data center computes 0's and 1's for NASA
Would make a great argunsan cage for hosting all those videos
I bet he is Single...Seems like his data center computes 0's and 1's for NASA
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Same. Was cool at the time but I had a hard time giving mine away when I got tired of it. Everything that I need is in a 6U rack now.
Even when you consider that most of those servers are probably cheap old stuff from ebay, it costs a lot to fill even one rack, let alone 3 or 4 like that guy. And then it costs more over time to run them and keep them cool!!
I only got my first rack last year, just a cheap 42U open frame from Startech. And most of the things in it are not even rackmount capable so I had to get several shelves for it. And I mainly only did that because I have two storage servers and wanted to make it easier to expand them and to replace dead or dying drives. All the good server cases for this are in rackmount form. Hence, I got a rack to mount them in. Only about 11U of real rackmount hardware in my rack, with the rest of the space open or filled with stuff on shelves. And I don't even want any more.
I only got my first rack last year, just a cheap 42U open frame from Startech. And most of the things in it are not even rackmount capable so I had to get several shelves for it. And I mainly only did that because I have two storage servers and wanted to make it easier to expand them and to replace dead or dying drives. All the good server cases for this are in rackmount form. Hence, I got a rack to mount them in. Only about 11U of real rackmount hardware in my rack, with the rest of the space open or filled with stuff on shelves. And I don't even want any more.
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Overall his deployment is well executed and you can see the details he invested in all of the key areas as it relates to power, energy management, redundancy.
His sound management is pretty impressive given this is in a home!
His sound management is pretty impressive given this is in a home!
In our new home I have a 12U I plan to hang up in a closet. I will have to add rack fans though since there is no air register in the closet...
My Rack is only 12 inches deep so maybe something like this:
My Rack is only 12 inches deep so maybe something like this:
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Not a bad price for an entire enclosed 1U exhaust fan that incorporates upper / lower temperature control.
I prefer units that use PWM fans as this offer more flexibility in terms of sound level control and air flow management. Besides that it allows the fans RPM to be monitored in case there is a hardware failure.
Environmental monitoring and power management is very important when 24.7.365 operations is needed.
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Maybe something like this:
CLOUDPLATE T2, Quiet Rack Cooling Fan System 1U, Top Exhaust
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To control speed I assume the fans are PWM...
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Nice touch with LED lighting...
Ha - You beat me to it for a link! Yes, uses PWM fan and not for a whole lot of money have the flexibility of fan control. Moves a little more CFM of air and can balance noise vs air flow.Maybe something like this:
CLOUDPLATE T2, Quiet Rack Cooling Fan System 1U, Top Exhaust
Your source to create smart growing systems with components including advance grow tents, inline fans, clip-on fans, LED grow lights, and UIS™ controllers.
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To control speed I assume the fans are PWM...
In terms of looks if that is important is way better looking!
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I believe a 2x rule is required .. so I am going for a 24u rack !
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LOL - N+ bug has gotten you! That’s a terrible disease to have because it’s endless time, money, and research!
All joking aside I don’t know what else is such a good hobby. Making your home self sustaining, safe, secure, and a joy to live in when anything to bad weather to natural disasters come.
Can’t beat having back up, redundancy, and resilience.
I am presently using a 9U Open Frame Rack (43-655) but would like to add a rack mounted PC (3U Blue Iris PC) so I bought the 12U 12" Deep (43-652) while at our other house but now thinking I may get the 19" Deep 12U one for our new house, even though most things will fit in the 12, even a 15 inch deep Rack Mounted PC, with 2-3 inch extender brackets. The rack sat on top of a 12 inch closet shelf at our old house but will be wall mounted at our new house. What I always forget is the room needed for the power cables in the back and power bricks going into my UPS.
This is a good place to order network supplies, I have had great luck with their cables and keystone jacks...been ordering from them for over half a decade now...
Only thing is their shipping is not cheap but their pricing on their products still beat others...Also I see prices has gone up since Covid but I bet they are still cheaper than others. This rack I have is solid...
This is a good place to order network supplies, I have had great luck with their cables and keystone jacks...been ordering from them for over half a decade now...
Computer Network Accessories, Inc.: Discount computer and electronic accessories
Buy cheap computer parts, cables and computer tools from CNAweb.com. We offer cat6, cat5e cables and other network accessories at the most competitive prices.
www.cnaweb.com
Only thing is their shipping is not cheap but their pricing on their products still beat others...Also I see prices has gone up since Covid but I bet they are still cheaper than others. This rack I have is solid...
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Lol anyone want for 72I am presently using a 9U Open Frame Rack (43-655) but would like to add a rack mounted PC (3U Blue Iris PC) so I bought the 12U 12" Deep (43-652) while at our other house but now thinking I may get the 19" Deep 12U one for our new house, even though most things will fit in the 12, even a 15 inch deep Rack Mounted PC, with 2-3 inch extender brackets. The rack sat on top of a 12 inch closet shelf at our old house but will be wall mounted at our new house. What I always forget is the room needed for the power cables in the back and power bricks going into my UPS.
This is a good place to order network supplies, I have had great luck with their cables and keystone jacks...been ordering from them for over half a decade now...
Computer Network Accessories, Inc.: Discount computer and electronic accessories
Buy cheap computer parts, cables and computer tools from CNAweb.com. We offer cat6, cat5e cables and other network accessories at the most competitive prices.www.cnaweb.com
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Only thing is their shipping is not cheap but their pricing on their products still beat others...Also I see prices has gone up since Covid but I bet they are still cheaper than others. This rack I have is solid...
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72U Wow, the racks we installed were in the 40+U, I think 42U
The work I did running cable, we use to haul/deliver and even install equip. in full cabinets. Some of the older ones the guys would take home with them. One guy grew Mary-Jane in it, lol. I never had the room for a full cabinet...we also installed/anchored down 7 foot racks too...had to do our drilling fast before people complained in the buildings we worked in...when they did we had to come back after hours
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i found that it also provides heat in the Winter.