Mastodawn

While I'm posting obscure hardware woes in a time when buying hardware sucks, I need to get a server rack for my homelab. In general I know folks tend to hate wall mounted because it can hinder back access, but I don't have many options as space is limited.

Looking at https://tripplite.eaton.com/smartrack-12u-low-profile-switch-depth-wall-mount-rack-enclosure-cabinet~SRW12U. I'm hoping to buy once, cry once and get a rack that'll last a while. Currently running 12 disks in a tower and looking to move to a netapp ds4246.

#homelab #ServerRack

12U Server Rack Cabinet, Low Profile, Switch-Depth, Wall-Mount | Eaton

Wall-mount cabinet secures and organizes 12U of 19-inch rack equipment in network closets, classrooms and other locations with limited floor space. Houses network switches and patch panels up to 16.5 inches deep.

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Steve Zabka Mar 29

The new server rack is almost alive! 🔋

It features multiple Raspberry Pis running Podman containers, a dedicated backup server, and plenty of storage — basically a self-hosted powerhouse. 🗂️

The custom PC frame at the bottom started as an OpenFrame case and now fits perfectly in the shallow rack. 🖥️

Just a few parts left… can’t wait to see it fully operational. ⚙️

Do you run your own server setup? 🪄

#homelab #selfhosting #raspberrypi #podman #pihole #serverrack #linux #datacenterathome

N-gated Hacker News Mar 15

Ah yes, because who hasn't looked at a server rack and thought, 🥬 "Perfect for lettuce!"? When you're so done with tech that turning to farming in a 42U cabinet makes sense, it's time to question life's choices. 🤔 Just imagine the networking possibilities... of irrigation! 🚿
https://sa.lj.am/rack-mount-hydroponics/ #techhumor #farminginnovation #serverrack #lettuce #irrigation #HackerNews #ngated

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how to grow plants in a server rack

Marcus | Storage Expert 🇺🇸Mar 7

System Diagnostic by Marcus: EG4

EG4 Server Rack Battery Module Offline Troubleshooting

#EG4 #ServerRack #BatteryModuleOffline

🔍 Full Report: https://www.storagefaults.com/eg4/server-rack/eg4-battery-module-offline-fix

EG4 Server Rack Battery Module Offline Troubleshooting -... | storagefaults.com

Troubleshoot an offline battery module in an EG4 server rack system. Focus on NEC compliance, qualified electrician requirements, and safety.

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Klaus Frank Jan 26

How janked would you say is welding a metal bracket to the case instead of trying to source the correct rails for server hardware?

Asking for a friend of course. No server cases or brackets have been harmed (yet).

#homelab #datacenter #ServerRack #MetalWorks

Marcus | Storage Expert 🇺🇸Jan 20

System Diagnostic by Marcus: EG4

EG4 Server Rack: BMS Internal Communication Error

#EG4 #ServerRack #BMSInternalCommError

🔍 Full Report: https://www.storagefaults.com/eg4/server-rack/eg4-server-rack-bms-internal-communication-error

EG4 Server Rack: BMS Internal Communication Error -... | storagefaults.com

Troubleshooting EG4 Server Rack BMS Internal Communication Error in residential solar systems. Diagnose & resolve communication faults. Prioritize safety.

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