Does anyone else have a network rack at home?

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So as part of my move to Ubiquiti Unifi I decided to buy a network rack specifically to house my new UDM Pro, and consolidate other devices like my Synology NAS, Raspberry Pi, and of course my new Unifi switch.

Just curious to know how many other MyBBers also have a network rack at home, what size did you get, how did your SO react (mine thinks it makes our house look like a business which I quite like, but she can't stand).
 
I do.. 6u wall mounted swing version.. mounted behind the office door in the corner..

DO didn't have a say and does not care, since it's hidden away..

Has my two switches, USG, cloud key, NVR, some PoE injectors for IP intercom system..
 
deweyzeph said:
So as part of my move to Ubiquiti Unifi I decided to buy a network rack specifically to house my new UDM Pro, and consolidate other devices like my Synology NAS, Raspberry Pi, and of course my new Unifi switch.

Just curious to know how many other MyBBers also have a network rack at home, what size did you get, how did your SO react (mine thinks it makes our house look like a business which I quite like, but she can't stand).
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Have been wanting to get one but other priorities. SO's condition was that it had to be out of sight. Was going to get a 6U but those plans will have to be on hold until next year - should be enough to hold a UDM Pro and a 24 port POE switch
 
Yeah, forgot to mention that I put mine in our office and that I got an UltraLAN 6U Fixed Wall Mount Cabinet.
 
Two of them. One 6U and one much larger (20U perhaps, will have to count). The latter is mostly loaded with Sonos amps. They’re in utility rooms (with A/C, etc.).
 
Priapus said:
Same here. Along with my inverter / batteries
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I ended up having to put mine as close as possible to my fibre patch panel so I could also put the ONT in the rack. Openserve often leaves their ONT's loose (not fixed to the wall like Vumatel) so it's pretty handy to stuff the ONT in the rack as well.
 
Have a 6U and 9U in both garages.

Switch, UPS and NAS in both (they are opposite ends of the property) + router in the one.

SO was fine with it as it keeps the IT "crap" as she used to call it neat and out of the house.
 
OCP said:
SO was fine with it as it keeps the IT "crap" as she used to call it neat and out of the house.
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I also got 3 unifi access points (the AC Pro's), which took a LOT of convincing and much wailing and gnashing of teeth to finally get my SO to agree to have them installed on our ceilings. She thinks they look like flying saucers, I think they look fantastic.
 
deweyzeph said:
I also got 3 unifi access points (the AC Pro's), which took a LOT of convincing and much wailing and gnashing of teeth to finally get my SO to agree to have them installed on our ceilings. She thinks they look like flying saucers, I think they look fantastic.
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I have 1 that has some unsightly cables that i need to reroute - i still get a side-eye for that. The other 2 are in less conspicuous places
 
I recently made changes and moved the one server out as I'm running out of space. Yes, I need to clean it up but really couldn't be arsed at the moment. It's in my office so out of sight.

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deweyzeph said:
I also got 3 unifi access points (the AC Pro's), which took a LOT of convincing and much wailing and gnashing of teeth to finally get my SO to agree to have them installed on our ceilings. She thinks they look like flying saucers, I think they look fantastic.
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Can you not just put them inside the ceiling?
 
MightyQuin said:
Can you not just put them inside the ceiling?
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I like to have as much clear line of sight between my access points and devices as possible for optimal performance. Even wooden ceilings will cause a noticeable drop in signal strength, especially with 5Ghz.
 
I have network tables. 2 Dell R310s on the one table and network equipment on the other.

"The servers will get warm and stuff, oh the manatees(humanity) of it all"
 
deweyzeph said:
I like to have as much clear line of sight between my access points and devices as possible for optimal performance. Even wooden ceilings will cause a noticeable drop in signal strength, especially with 5Ghz.
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Many and most things fuk up 5Ghz...unless the AP is practically right next to the device.

Ubiquity MIMO doesn't use/require line of site technology.
 
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