Massive Rack Upgrade for the Homelab!

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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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!