Wiring up a small office network rack (moving 10)
Jeff Geerling Jeff Geerling
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 Published On Dec 10, 2023

I installed a network rack on the wall with everything I need for my new studio!

Here's how I wired it up, and a general pre-move update.

Some of the things mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- P-Touch TZe White-on-Black Tape: https://amzn.to/3RiWVL2
- Toggler Snaptoggle drywall anchor bolts: https://amzn.to/4aaXq2z
- NavePoint 12U Swing Gate Wall Rack: https://amzn.to/4af09b9
- TRENDnet 24-port shielded patch panel: https://amzn.to/41faHmw
- TRENDnet shielded RJ45 keystone jacks: https://amzn.to/41neuhS
- Brady M210 Labeler: https://amzn.to/41hZJwB
- Brady self-laminating wire wrap: https://amzn.to/48bPYSK
- Netgear WAX620 WiFi 6 PoE+ AP: https://amzn.to/3uUlCpN
- APC wall-mountable 600VA UPS: https://amzn.to/4aaXGyz
- StarTech.com Cable Management Raceway: https://amzn.to/3ReAJlf
- QNAP QSW-2104-2S 10G/2.5G Switch: https://amzn.to/41cXF9f
- Home Assistant Yellow: https://www.home-assistant.io/yellow/
- SimpliSafe Security System: https://amzn.to/41i01Ud
- Fanless Mini PC (2.5G Router - similar option): https://amzn.to/3NnjXiW

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Contents:

00:00 - Great suggestions
00:55 - Reversing doors and right-side-up outlets
03:00 - Construction progress
04:02 - A (hot) blast from the past
05:17 - Permits, licenses, and little fixes
06:15 - From crash cart to wall rack
08:01 - 4-post rack
09:31 - Cat6A patch panel
11:39 - Racking equipment
12:35 - Neat is nice

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