@Ek-Hou-Van-Braai That looks awesome! Is there a write-up on the build process? Because I’d like to build something similar but haven’t worked with such profiles nor did I ever own or build a rack.
E.g. I guess you used 20x20 Type B profiles?
Thanks!!
All the details you need are here: https://www.darkrym.com/posts/2025/05/my-rack-setup-2020-extrusion-diy-mini-rack/
I essentially copied this, but with different corner connections and made mine 28cm deep
I used 2020 Type B yes.
I didn't grasp the scale at first and was wondering where you got the dog-sized disk drives
Table saws are dangerous, and to cut accurately and straight, you need to build an appropriate sled. You can get better safety and more bang for your buck cutting it over-dimension with a jigsaw or hacksaw, and then making a wooden jig to finish the end with a router.
You're off to a great start! Working with adjustable aluminum extrusions is smart.
I think a miter/chop saw would be the best tool for the job, if we're in the realm of power tools.
Looks great!
What are the unifi bits? I don’t recognize them but I’m no expert.
R/unifi was full of complaints but I bet a lot of it is selection bias. My UISP gear is pretty close to bulletproof.
Cool idea with the diy rack. I wonder how competitive it is with a “real” rack but it’s so dependent on location and what you want in it and so on.
So I have the UniFi Express 7 and a 2.5Gbps 8 port managed switch to go along with it. It's overkill for my current needs but it allows me to expand on it a lot if I like.
It's potentially cheaper to just buy a RackMate, or 3D print a 10" rack, but where's the fun in that.
Cool. I’m considering replacing my aging Pfsense box (which there’s nothing wrong with) with a UI router; presently I don’t need more than 100mbit. The integrated wifi doesn’t meet my needs though.
Hosting your own services. Preferably at home and on low-power or shared hardware.
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