Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack

There’s building a MINI SERVER RACK and then there’s beating Raid Owl in the mini server rack build challenge. Let’s see if I can do both.

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Disclosures

• This video no longer has sponsors
• RackMate T1, Protectli VP1210, (1) Beelink EQ13 (other was purchased), Axe Effect, and PiKVM v4 plus/mini were sent for review.

Info

Check out Raid Owl’s build here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJUDhQ7s9HM

Hardware

📦 Mini Server Rack Parts List 📦

• DeskPi RackMate T1: https://amzn.to/3zVZk9w
• DeskPi Rackmate Shelves: https://amzn.to/4di9gIZ
• Protectli VP1210: https://amzn.to/4bWEyUF
• Beelink EQ13: https://amzn.to/3Wfu9gR
• RealHD 2.5G Switch: https://amzn.to/46gA3TG
• Tenda 2.5G Switch (won’t fit in rack but dual SFP+): https://amzn.to/3SlShx4
• PiKVM: https://pikvm.org/
• Axe Effect by Craft Computing: https://www.craftcomputing.com/product/axe-effect-temperature-sensor-beta-/1?cs=true&cst=custom
• EZCOO KVM: https://amzn.to/3WgjO4u
• 120mm USB Ran: https://amzn.to/3YhsIRL
• Noctua 5V 120mm fan: https://amzn.to/46kFS2c
• Rii X8 Mini Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3WkQmtY
• USB to SATA adapter: https://amzn.to/46gWWGu
• 12” HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/3LBT3T3
• SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm): https://amzn.to/3Skj9hh
• Cable Organizer Box: https://amzn.to/3ylG4BP
• Cable clips: https://amzn.to/3WkFYSW
• 280W USB GaN III Charger: https://amzn.to/3LzF6Fl
• Anker Surge Protector: https://amzn.to/3LzFvaP

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I finished my mini server rack build! I basically shrunk an entire HomeLab into this small rack.

Check it out! ---->https://t.co/NPI2YcSZcb pic.twitter.com/xJRmwyXYzP

— Techno Tim (@TechnoTimLive) July 26, 2024

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