Home Network Cabinet Tour and Upgrade
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ย. 2018
- A tour of my home network cabinet, showing the upgrade process from a basic collection of network equipment to a full rack setup based around Ubiquiti UniFi network gear and Synology NAS.
Links to most of the parts used below - Amazon links are affiliate links, where the prices are the same but gives a small contribution to help the channel.
UniFi USG Pro 4
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Unifi Switch 16
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Unii Switch 16XG
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UniFi Cloud Key
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Ubiquiti SFP+ DAC cable 10GbE
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Ubiquiti SFP to RJ45 tranceiver
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Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE
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Synology RS3618xs
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Synology 10GbE Network Adapter
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Seagate IronWolf Pro 10TB hard drive
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QNAP TS451+ NAS
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APC SMX750 UPS
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DrayTek Vigor 130 Modem
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ZPAS SJB Rack
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RS Components
White brush cable management
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StarTech 2U depth Extender
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CPC Perforated Vented Rack Panel 1U
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Using almost all white just blends in so well with those Ubiquiti devices. It's like The Macs of Networking equipment, beautiful.
I'm absolutely admiring your setup, and it's giving me motivation to save up money to build a setup like this on my own.
Thanks!
Thanks for the feedback - and good luck!
Ahhhh Man, that cabinet is CLEAN! love the all white!
Beautiful setup, love the lighted cabinet.
Rick Deckard Thanks. The lights were just a happy accident!
Really looks great. Your perseverance really shows.
He's got some stellar production quality for only 500 subs
Noah Konevitch Thanks. I still don’t even own a video tripod and my Adobe subscription has expired so I had to use Davinci for my last video but I am working on improving my production.
Dam... I'm only 3 minutes into this video. I have sooooo many question's.?
#1- I had no *Idea that. They made this kind of Gear in *White. Why has no one done this. Even if you are not going to use *White. You could tell people. Hay this is also in *White..
Dam... It' so Freaking Beautiful. It' a work of Art.
My other question is. Is it possible to have both. A Gaming PC, & A Server both in one Rack.?
The reason for this crazy Question. That I'm trying to make. A *( Space Staion ) looking room. With a Pc on Top of a rack. Than some Storage Device. To make it look like. The old Computers from Old SciFic movie's. Like *( THE BLACK HOLE, PLAN 9, & BUCK ROGER'S IN THE 24TH CENTURY ). Thank you sir..
@@shadowr2d2 check our Linus Tech Tips who built his gaming PC in a rack mount enclosure - although he did it very custom, pretty much designing the whole thing himself and getting a company to fabricate it. I would recommend getting a shallow case like a Node202 and putting it on a shelf
@@shadowr2d2 it's silver, but with the white led's it makes it look more white i guess....
Finally someone with a bit of style. Love the white definitely something you dont see often. Very nice and clean
hamza Ahmed thanks for the feedback!
Great video and lovely setup! I didn't realise those Synology NAS's were that deep (glad I watched!)
Wow. Just wow. That is an incredibly clean setup. Is it weird that I paused on it and stared at it for 10 minutes straight?
Jonathan Cohen ha ha totes weird!
You are my inspiration for my network cabinet. Great work!
Oxford Electronics thanks for the feedback.
Well done. Looks amazing :) And yes the 16port is a bit small for most households these days. I have an 8 port but when we move, I have to go up to a 24port myself. 10Gbit is also a well thought out addition, with more and more storage being needed these days, and who doesn't want to have a nice slim machine on the desk and all the 'real' bulky storage, in a rack ;)
Good job!
Amazing the similarities with my network. I started with a Linksys router and switch, upgraded to a DrayTek Vigor and Cisco managed switch, now I have an APC UPS at the bottom of my rack with Ubiquiti router, switch, and PoE AP. I'm looking at getting a synology nas. I have a server too. The keystone jacks on your patch panel is a nice touch!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ nice work, really like the white and black theme your cabinet has with the light accenting everything and so neat and clean.
Grazer-One Thanks!
Nice work and it was fun to watch how organize your home network looks
Love it. so clean and well thought out.
Thx for sharing......it looks amazing your setup
Nick L thanks for the positive feedback!
The most beautiful network cabinet I have ever seen
Karl Thanks!
Great work. Nice attention to detail
Awesome video, great rack, and cabling. The arctic white color scheme looks great too, kinda perfect for a villain's lair. Ha, ha! Just nitpicking but it would be great to also have the square hole rails and screw heads painted white, but that's just for vanity. Great job man! 👍🏼
I'm working on my rack at this moment. Finally after a couple of years I found a used 20U full-size rack for a great price. I'm just starting the process of mounting everything, so, it will probably a good year to year 1/2 project to get the rack to look how I want it.
Thanks for the feedback. 'Villan's lair' - I like it! If PC builders can give names to their rigs, why not rack builders?! Good luck with the setup.
This is the neatest, cleanest, eye catching set up I've ever seen on TH-cam. I've subbed
I am PAL Thanks!
I agree! Do you have a link for the rack?
Ryan they are impossible to source - and contact - in the UK now. Somebody suggested they have gone out of business.
@@AlbaTech That's a huge shame was thinking about buying one, do you know if there any similar available in the UK?
Beautiful. I have just started buying Ubiquiti products, so this is the dream. :-)
Thanks! UniFi gear is a joy to use and it keeps on getting better.
Very nice job! Im redoing my rack right now getting some inspiration while taking a break ツ
Looks nice ! AND clean ! Well done !
Thanks!
Didn't think a rack could look that good. Love it :)
Rays RCs thanks!
Sorry one more question with regards to the link aggregation, do you need to tell the Unifi the ports from your NAS are being used in aggregation mode, or is it all controlled by the NAS?@@AlbaTech
I've used that rack extender. It works alright.
Great setup, 'you've done a fantastic job'.
kenneth tape thank you.
Wow!!! That looks AWESOME!!!!!! Great Job!!!!
Love to watch a review of your modem. And really nice setup!.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have a video planned on that.
now THATS a clean rack.. well done!
leon Van kessel Thanks!
Nice work. I am doing my own and find this inspiring :). Mine is 4U only, but needs to look neat too.
Really informative process. Thanks!
Andrew Hogan thank you.
Gorgeous! This is exactly how i want mine to look like. But only way darker and red lights :D
Thanks. I'm sure the whorehouse look would work as well!
@@AlbaTech hahaha exactly. Its way easier on the eyes!
The (almost) all white looks so clean :)
Great setup. I like the dragon watching over your network! That's a good firewall! But seriously the rack looks great! Your cable management looks very good. The rack almost looks like a beer cooler. Looks slick!
Thanks for the feedback. The dragon is my partner's firewall!
Clean as hellll keep it up man!
I LOVE the mostly all white look.
Thanks!
Wow that's clean.
Mate, that's pristine. Great work!
furriephillips thanks! It was a long time in the making but worth the effort.
What an awesome video very clear lovely setup 👌
aaron letchford Thank you!
Such a clean setup
Working on a similar build at the moment. Just trying to find a cabinet similar to the one you have used over here in Australia!
Very nice, VERY WELL DONE.
Nice setup!
Thanks!
really nice setup
Firespyer thanks, appreciate the feedback.
I’m very jealous of your setup
That is an awesome job. Can someone please tell me what lighting is used inside the cabinet. Many thanks in advance.
Nice vid bud!
That's a clean rack!
Bas Groothedde thanks!
Nice.... Handsome Unifi product
like your videos clear and honest. love to see a video on on dray vigor 130
Thanks for the positive feedback.
Nice setup and nice video, it would be great if you could make some videos on your experience with those products
Thanks for the feedback.
Nice Work
Nice and clean setup. I'm sure the US-48(-500W) is next on your list to add a 10GB to your switch US-16 what only got a 1GB...
The Raspberry Pi powered by PoE to access the Synology DSM was a great idea! Could also be use it as a Plex client RasPlex
Thanks, but it didn't work out very well. The Pi3+ was still too sluggish with the browser to be a real alternative. Maybe the 4 is better but I'm reluctant to explore that option.
Now I’ve stopped dribbling!
Nice, just really nice.
Now how am I going to get the misses to let me buy the 16 XG
Would love to see more. It’s so nice to get the fine details of a network build , getting to hear and see the effort you put into it.
Thanks for the feedback. Just tell the wife that the 16XG is one of the cheapest-per-port 10Gig switches out there, I'm sure that will win her over!
Thanks for the tour. I also have the 16 port ubiquiti poe switch and wish I had gotten a larger switch. I have been thinking of getting a dumb switch to run to jacks in the house that dont need POE, but I really like the unifi interface. I grabbed a couple of tricks and things I want to use in my rack. I will watch your video on your UPS see what else there is to think about.
Hi Jared, thanks for the feedback. I only started doing videos because I couldn't find the information I wanted to see on youtube. I still have that Netgear switch on my network but I would like to replace it with a small UniFi switch as I like the level of control the Ubiquiti stuff gives me. And in retrospect, I should have spent a bit more at the time and gone for the 24 port.
You can buy non-PoE UniFi switches too (much cheaper than the PoE ones).
I admire this so much, and even as a simple home user this is what I'm aiming towards - something that can move when I move, can be updated at it's core over time as tech changes rather than oh, new wifi? replace the whole thing. oh new ethernet? replace it all yet again. Well done with all the effort this must have taken you and THANKYOU for detailing every small detail even about what rack you used!!
Christopher H. Thanks. I really like the modularity of the Ubiquiti equipment, and looking that nice is a bonus. I knew roughly where I wanted to go with it, and I did plan a fair amount. But I also got lucky with some of the decisions I made. In retrospect I could have planned it a bit better but I was always going to be limited by funds so the whole project took a long time. It was worth it though I think.
I am looking to setup a network cabinet at home in the new year. Any advice you can share? I am finding 10gb switches in the affordable range now so minded to include 10gbe capacity in the design. Also considering a 24 port poe+ switch to manage ip cams and APs. Looking to also integrate AV equipment as well as smart home tech. Do you think with all this in mind a 6u wall cabinet is sufficient or something bigger like yours?
@@muhibhoque6925 10GbE is much more affordable now. I like Ubiquiti for the UniFi interface and IP camera abilities but there are other options. My one piece of advice is to get as big a cabinet as your wife will allow! I feel my cabinet is slightly too cramped now in terms of ventilation, with no real room for further expansion.
+1 for the StarTech brackets : I use them to offset my switch and my patch panel back.
StarTech make some obscure but great stuff!
Only just come across your channel, loving the rack set up! Love the rack too, I want the same one, but looks like you can no longer purchase it in the UK now.
That cable tie trick also works for spark plug wires when you don't have the proper wire separators.
shame that you need to make a hole on that cabinet. but this is very inspiring! thank you for sharing!
Sick man
I'd love to see an update video on your setup as this was now over 2 years ago! :)
Thank you for the perfect overview what can be done with some planning. As someone with non chaotic but "grown" homelab including several NAs devices I now know where I want to be in 2 years time ;)
I subscribed and would love to see more about it in future episodes - it seems your setup is somewhere in the attic? the old one as in a cabibet?
Please excuse if these are stupid questions at the time - I go back and watch all the older episodes ...
Thanks for the positive feedback! I never did a full video on the old cabinet - it's in a spare room. I considered the attic but it could possibly get too hot in the summer.
This is networking ASMR.
the lighting built into the case? Love the frosted ice color.
Well done
Excellent video looks really nice. I am looking to do something very similar as I have quite a bit of Ubiquity equipment. Can you tell me where you got your blank/cable management panels and also the size of your shelf that extends outwards from the main rack? There are various sizes on ZPAS’s site but not sure which one you are using. I did look at the comments and your links and cant seem to find this information anywhere. Many thanks.
very nice
That is a sweet job..............................
Thanks!
Very nicely done well thought out rack. Can you please tell me which keystone patch panel you’re using? It seems to blend so well with the Unifi equipment.
Anyone know where I can get that ZPAS rack in the US? I love it!
Awesome job. I am on the way to building similar and was wondering what lights you use.
M Squared thanks. It was honestly the cheapest set I had purchased on Amazon for my desk setup, replaced those and they were lying in my attic until I recycled them for this project. The came in four sections about a meter long with flexible connectors, I can’t remember the brand.
I really enjoyed your video, and obvoiusly your rack, it ended up being very tidy. If you don't mind me asking a couple of questions I'll apreciate an answer:
* what type of rack di you buy? CAT& or CAT6A?
* what brand and model is it?
* where did you buy it?
I'm having lots of trouble finding one here in Spain for a "reasonable" price.
Looks good, but I do not put any computers at my demark location. I have Cable Modem, Firewall, Cell Tower, PBX, and battery backup. (I am adding an AP point for guest networking.)
My main rack is in my office where I have a 24 port switch, NAS, CPU(s) and a line to the living room where I have...
When my kids leave, I will probably move my office to a bedroom and then I will need to rewire...
Awesome setup! Would you mind sharing where you found the keystone patch panel? Looks great with the Unifi equipment.
Thanks Allen. RS Components - RS Stock No. 875-5593
@@AlbaTech Did your patch panel come complete with RJ45 keystones? I ordered the same using the RS number and it came unpopulated. Very nice setup BTW
@@mervynmccutcheon9906 Thanks for the comments. The panel came unpopulated. I purchased the modules from RS as well - I think their part no. was "8755581", but best to check compatibility.
I just picked my jaw off the floor when I added up everything lol...very nice setup but dam is this one expensive AF!!! This is overkill dude lol
It took years to build this setup so yes, if you were to purchase the lot in one go it would be a big investment. But spread over that amount of time, it has been manageable.
Can you please do a video on setting up the Ubiquiti 10gb switch? I added one to my rack and a Rosewill 10gb card to my NAS PC, but no matter what cable I plug into the 10gb switch, it doesn't show anything connected. The only ports that show a connection are the link SFP+ cables I have connecting to my other Ubiquiti switches.
Yes I have plans for a video on the 16XG, but I have a couple of other videos I need to get done - including one on a TB3 to 10GbE connection. The switch should auto-negociate the link speed if you are using the 10GbaseT ports. I'm not sure what a NAS PC is but if you are using SFP modules you might have to manually config the link speed.
Unifi - The Apple of networking. All show and no go.
Initforthemoney Are you able to qualify that statement in any meaningful way with data or evidence?
@@AlbaTech How about starting with the UDM?
Holy shit that is so nice. 10/10
haha nicely put! thanks.
Looks amazing that setup!. Any chance you could list the different parts and where you bought them?
Thanks JD. I will add some links in the description when I get some time.
Hello. This rack setup is gorgeous! May I ask where you got the all-white brush panel? The one you link to in the description has white brushes but a black frame. I can’t find an all white one anywhere! Thank you so much.
What is your internet connection platform and speed? (Copper, fiber, coaxial cable?). Nice rack
Beautiful setup, by no means knocking your setup a suggestion get a second brush plate to clean up the cable management. what do you think?
Thanks for the feedback. Somebody else in the comments asked the same question. The cat6A patch cables are too stiff to make the short radius required. And the side entry is good rack practice - according to FiberNinja, and he seems to know his stuff.
This is a piece of art! So beautiful. If you were buying another rack, would you still buy the ZPAS ? Or found something better / more spacious ?
Tassos Photography Thanks! Good question. I still like the look of the ZPAS, and it has the ‘Wife Acceptance Factor’. But I would definitely go for something deeper, and possible a few more u’s taller. And I’d be looking at something with sidepanels as it is a bit of a nightmare to work in when full of equipment.
Very nice and clean setup!
I am wondering what is the noise level?
Thanks. Whisper quiet. The loudest part of the whole rack is the UPS. I've changed the fans in the Synology NAS as well, which I might do a video about at some stage.
One word: cool
nadir salim thanks.
Thank you, great setup! Please do the Draytek Vigor 130 review. It is three times the price of equivalents, so keen to know why it is worth it. Also, did you think about pfSense for the firewall instead of the Ubiquity? Unified admin interface is obviously the benefit, but the pfSense seems to have a lot more flexibility and functionality.
Thank you. Yes, I have started filming material for the Vigor video but I've got a video or two I need to get out of the way first. I did watch a few videos about pfSense but if you watch my Cloud Key video you will see that I am just too lazy to maintain something like that! I was tempted when I found out how challenging it was to get access to the web interface of the Vigor through the WAN side of the USG, but I will include that json file explanation in the modem video.
2:39 that looks like my 10/100 tp link switch, i recently upgraded to there 10/100/1000 switch
The UK electrical plugs really make you appreciate the small plugs we have in the US lol
Yeah, I also like how your cables can exit directly rather than the 90 degree bend, much tidier.
@@AlbaTech truly. Tho I wish we were on the 220v system.
Fantastic looking setup! Really nice in light colours and with the illumination. Where did you get the white brush plate and vented blanking plate? They really make it look very polished.
Great, thank you for the info. You've inspired me to not settle for a run of the mill set up!
That's good to hear. Correction on the plate - the original, brushless plate came from RS Components - RS Stock No. 802-0298. And the white brush came from Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07B9H95MN/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item
Many thanks for the extra info - I wouldn't have thought to look for the plate on RS Components.
Loved the video. Starting to get into this area more and more, but still have some questions. Where is the router that provides internet? Thanks
The router is the top (2nd slot) piece of gear. It is the Ubiquiti Unifi USG-Pro 4 router.
BirdsEye Portugal the internet comes in to modem first - on the shelf, and the goes to the USG mentioned in the other comment. Good luck.
Apologies as I have asked this question before but decided to resurrect as I really like the lighting in this cabinet. “That is an awesome job. Can someone please tell me what lighting is used inside the cabinet. Many thanks in advance.”
Grateful for any suggestions.
M Squared this goes back to early 2016 so the amazon links are dead. Try the LED Hut - www.ledhut.co.uk/4pcs-led-strip-kit-4-x-30cm-6000k.html
Only just seen you reply. Apologies. This link is also dead :(. I was interested in these specifically as I like the blue hue or at least that’s what it looks like to me. I’m trying to match these as closely as possible. Thank you for trying. Much appreciated.
Hi, Is there a guide online that you would recommend for setting up the Draytek with BT? Is it easy?
Joshua Read The Draytek doesn’t require any setup at all. You will need to enter your BT credentials in the USG or router of choice though.
Where did you buy the keystones and the panel for them...?
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Very tidy ;ooking rack, nicely done!!
One question I have though. Generally when the broadband comes into the house it terminates near the front door or in the lounge (depending one where BT or the local ISP provider provide their service to). If you have to have the rack in a different location, how or what would you connect the Telco/ISP termaintion to the rack that's located elsewhere?
picsby_mike Thanks! The primary socket provided by my ISP fits both RJ11 and RJ45 -I believe that is very common. So RJ45 from that to a wall panel, then Cat6a to the patch panel. The problem I had was the RJ11 on the modem. I initially used a custom made cable but I found a really cheap RJ45(female) to RJ11(male) on Amazon, which allowed me to use a standard patch lead.
@@AlbaTech Thanks for coming back as quick as you did. I am looking to have a house built in the future and was wondering how to do it. Maybe I can tell the ISP where to terminate so make things easier in the long run or do they only go to the places I mentioned in my original post?
@@picsby_mike They'll put it wherever you want, but make sure you let them know beforehand. There may be an extra cost to it. I've worked with many ISPs the past year and some will charge extra, some won't.
Hi. Very nice and clean rack. Is that a 1u drawer above your Unifi Switch 16? What's the name of the drawer? i want o try finding it in the US? Do you have a link to where you purchase? Thanks
Love the setup! You're definitely an inspiration! Question: your USG-Pro only has SFP connections which are labeled "WAN". Are you able to remap them so that one is An SFP LAN?
Mike Bates Thanks! Yes, they are remapped. I keep meaning to make a video on it but have not had the time. It is very easy, there is good explanation on the Ubiquiti forums.
@@AlbaTech thanks for the reply, I'll check that out! I have similar equipment (USG-PRO & USW-24-gen2), so remapping those SFP ports will really help. Keep up the good work!
Great video. May i ask What do you use it for?
Ortak Bizkurt photography. I also edit my videos direct off the Synology.
amazing build! one question though.. what lighting was you using, that colour is amazing!
Thanks. It was the cheapest of the cheap LEDs from LEDhut - they were left over from my desk setup.