Instead of the brush, I like to put keystone couplers in the patch panel. It's 2 more connection points, but saves a U that would otherwise only be used for maybe a couple cables, and makes it neater
I'm new to networking and am slightly confused on the two patch panels. So is the one at the top of the rack the lines going out to your end user machines? What is the use for the one in the third u down?
The only reason I have two patch panels is for cable management. To make the cables neater. Bothe of the patch panels would go out to end users or devices such as access points, cameras, computers, printers etc
Do these 6" cat 6 slim cables do 10g or do we need to get the 6a variant? I understand these are way shorter than 55 meters so I wonder if the cat 6 can handle 10g needs??
Oddly enough, the punch tool, or similar devices, are not known or available for purchase on this side of the Atlantic, only simple LSA punches. Additionally, keystones cost anywhere from 7 to 25 $ a piece. Time for the borders to open up so I can get some during my next vacation.
What has been your experience using slim patch cables as opposed to regular ones? I’ve heard that the slim ones can lose a bit of throughput, but not sure if that’s really true or not.
Nope no reason this was just done for the video. Typically we would have the full switch loaded ( depending on how many network drops the customer had) I just added some keystones to the bottom panel to show them in there
Hey Cody, do you ever use a UPS with your rack installs, if so how to integrate them? I used the APC SMT750RM2UC which fits into network racks. The rails with this are for larger server racks but I supported the weight in my StarTech 12U rack manually as it has a bottom on it.
Small patch cables are great for home and small office networks with no growth or limited network configuration. So when you update your switch maybe it doesn't matter as much on what port to plug into.
Unnecessary to use that brush. I do very similar installs and simply use an empty keystone to pass the cable through. I never put anything all the way to the top so I start from the 2nd position to leave space for the fam circulation.
So you prefer connecting the UDM Pro -to your POE Switch via DAC cable - If you have another non poe switch 1gb as well into the mix - how would you connect it for optimal performance?
I swear I must be the only one that mounts my switch under the UMD pro. My theory was heat, as seeing as my unifi switch is Poe , I figure keep it below other equipment to keep it cooler
Do you know what the purpose of ubiquiti having all their ports on the right side of the switch making you have to use two patch panels (above and below) rather than making their switches a more ideal design with the ports laid out on the switch horizontally making it similar to patch panel
I use a top down approach. Router and firewall at the top followed by TOR switch then patch panels and switches paired according to their number of ports.
I hate that no one seems to ever address the wiring in the back of the rack. In the every other scenario like this you have to run a lot of cabling in the back between the switches. How does one then do maintenance behind the rack after the initial install, like if you run some more cables?
100% very useful and you can see the difference using them and not using them. Much more useful in Data Centres like mentioned but even in this case can help bring down temps as it helps stop the hot air from the back being sucked back through the device. I however like the plastic click in type as I find it annoying to have to screw and unscrew to remove then usually have to remove the cage nuts depending on what you are installing. The less removing and installing of cage nuts my fingers and nails thank me for.
just curious why no one uses the 8 ports on the front of the UDM, i always see these blank. in my situation i'm thinking about building a rack setup and i have 32 ethernet cables, so i'd be using all 24 ports on the switch and the 8 on the UDM. is there a disadvantage to this? I thought about a 48 port but i doubt i'll expand, and Ui keeps playing the sold out game online.
I LOVE those 6" patch cables!!!
Instead of the brush, I like to put keystone couplers in the patch panel. It's 2 more connection points, but saves a U that would otherwise only be used for maybe a couple cables, and makes it neater
this is brilliant
Where’s the rack link? What brand is it?
I'm new to networking and am slightly confused on the two patch panels. So is the one at the top of the rack the lines going out to your end user machines? What is the use for the one in the third u down?
The only reason I have two patch panels is for cable management. To make the cables neater. Bothe of the patch panels would go out to end users or devices such as access points, cameras, computers, printers etc
@@MactelecomNetworks Ohh, okay great, thanks for clarifying!
My power cables are a mess. Power bricks and extra cable. Any suggestions
Great video once again. Thank you. I noticed on some of your videos you show a Win 10 desktop. What theme are you using? ...looks very nice.
Do these 6" cat 6 slim cables do 10g or do we need to get the 6a variant? I understand these are way shorter than 55 meters so I wonder if the cat 6 can handle 10g needs??
Very helpful thank u 🙏🏾
Do you ever earth the racks?
Oddly enough, the punch tool, or similar devices, are not known or available for purchase on this side of the Atlantic, only simple LSA punches. Additionally, keystones cost anywhere from 7 to 25 $ a piece. Time for the borders to open up so I can get some during my next vacation.
Oh wow that’s crazy expensive! The keystone jacks typically cost more if they have a tool that can work with them but that’s just to much money
What has been your experience using slim patch cables as opposed to regular ones? I’ve heard that the slim ones can lose a bit of throughput, but not sure if that’s really true or not.
Never had issues with slim patch cables and have used a ton of them
If the slim cable actually has CAT 6 certification, it will work without problems.
Hey Cody,
Any particular reason the second patch panel has the keystones to the left of the switch ports above and not vertically aligned?
Nope no reason this was just done for the video. Typically we would have the full switch loaded ( depending on how many network drops the customer had)
I just added some keystones to the bottom panel to show them in there
can i get a link for the rack pls
Hi, great video as always. Would you mind investing in a pop filter for your mic? With a base heavy headset the base vocal pops are very audible!
Hey I’ll take a look into it
Do you use the slimrun patch cables for POE as well?
Yup
@@MactelecomNetworks thanks… I always thought the thin cables were bad for power.
@@XpertCS you will hear different opinions from everyone. I’ve deployed hundreds of APs using them and not a single issue
Great video, I've been watching your content along my journey into Unifi and every video has helped! Appreciate the content 👍🏾
Thanks Brandon
Hey Cody, do you ever use a UPS with your rack installs, if so how to integrate them? I used the APC SMT750RM2UC which fits into network racks. The rails with this are for larger server racks but I supported the weight in my StarTech 12U rack manually as it has a bottom on it.
Hey we do usually use smaller rack mounts. I’ll be doing an on site job video in a month or two with a full build out, this will include a ups install
Small patch cables are great for home and small office networks with no growth or limited network configuration. So when you update your switch maybe it doesn't matter as much on what port to plug into.
How would you connect the UNVR to this setup?
Awesome content as always! Great job. I have this exact same Ubiquiti kit so will look tidy up my set up like this.
You do have an editing mistake in the video, you talk about the blank panels twice. th-cam.com/video/kFpFi2y9R6E/w-d-xo.html
Hey thanks Bradley. It’s released now 😂 t
I don't understand why you have two 24-port patch panels with only one 24-port switch?
And what is that thing at the bottom?
Unnecessary to use that brush. I do very similar installs and simply use an empty keystone to pass the cable through.
I never put anything all the way to the top so I start from the 2nd position to leave space for the fam circulation.
Yup I agree but showing people differnt options
It costs $16 and looks much cleaner than leaving an empty keystone with a cable running through it.
So you prefer connecting the UDM Pro -to your POE Switch via DAC cable - If you have another non poe switch 1gb as well into the mix - how would you connect it for optimal performance?
I swear I must be the only one that mounts my switch under the UMD pro. My theory was heat, as seeing as my unifi switch is Poe , I figure keep it below other equipment to keep it cooler
Do you know what the purpose of ubiquiti having all their ports on the right side of the switch making you have to use two patch panels (above and below) rather than making their switches a more ideal design with the ports laid out on the switch horizontally making it similar to patch panel
I use a top down approach. Router and firewall at the top followed by TOR switch then patch panels and switches paired according to their number of ports.
What brand of network rack is it?
It’s a no name brand I’ll have to check with my local distributor
@@MactelecomNetworks I'm looking at getting a similar rack, would you recommend it? If so, where can I purchase?
I hate that no one seems to ever address the wiring in the back of the rack. In the every other scenario like this you have to run a lot of cabling in the back between the switches. How does one then do maintenance behind the rack after the initial install, like if you run some more cables?
on my next onsite job video ill show the back and how we manage it afterwards
Hi Cody, Great Video! Did you forget to list links to the Rack in the video description? Thanks
Hey it’s not on Amazon. You can buy it at norelco safecam in markham
Mactelecomm malicon...........waste of time
😂 if you say so
Great video. Is there a reason, other than aesthetics, to use blanks to fill the empty RU's? just curious, thanks.
No reason but looks. A waste of plastic in my view.
Well looks and depending air flow. A lot of the times with these racks we end up putting Synology nas on the bottom as there is a shelf
In datacenters you need them for airflow !
100% very useful and you can see the difference using them and not using them. Much more useful in Data Centres like mentioned but even in this case can help bring down temps as it helps stop the hot air from the back being sucked back through the device. I however like the plastic click in type as I find it annoying to have to screw and unscrew to remove then usually have to remove the cage nuts depending on what you are installing. The less removing and installing of cage nuts my fingers and nails thank me for.
@@MrSober88 Do you have a link to the clip on spacers.
just curious why no one uses the 8 ports on the front of the UDM, i always see these blank. in my situation i'm thinking about building a rack setup and i have 32 ethernet cables, so i'd be using all 24 ports on the switch and the 8 on the UDM. is there a disadvantage to this? I thought about a 48 port but i doubt i'll expand, and Ui keeps playing the sold out game online.
The UDM Pro only has something like a 1gig switching capacity across the entire 8 ports.