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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#Homelab #Rackmount #Selfhosted

All the gear mentioned in this video:

- StarTech.com 25U Open Frame Server Rack: https://amzn.to/3LmGw3q
- StarTech.com 4-Piece Caster Kit: https://amzn.to/39VrILV
- Neat Patch Cable Management Unit: https://amzn.to/3wllI88
- StarCase.com Cage Nut Insertion Tool: https://amzn.to/3NoYqE7
- Tripp Lite Isobar 12-outlet surge protector: https://amzn.to/3Lmf8Cv
- APC Smart-UPS 2200 RM XL: https://amzn.to/3Lnlf9Q
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 AS6604T (primary NAS): https://amzn.to/3yNnyjF
- ASUSTOR Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T (backup NAS): https://amzn.to/3MrBm7l
- Mikrotik 10G Cloud Router Switch (CRS309-1G-8S+IN): https://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!