Fully MAXED-Out UniFi Mini Network Rack

Video Description

After building a mini rack that included an entire Homelab, I decided to build 2 more custom mini racks that focus solely on networking. Thank you to DeskPi for sending this mini rack. Note: I was not paid to make this video nor did DeskPi or Ubiquiti have any input. I just love racks of all sizes and UniFi gear fits nicely in it, not to mention there are quite a few 3D printed models for their gear. If you want to see more ideas on mini racks, check out Project MINI RACK from Jeff Geerling - https://mini-rack.jeffgeerling.com/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1GCIwLm3is Products in this Video (includes affiliate links) 4u Rack - RackMate T0: https://amzn.to/4hGSjKM - UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-unifi-cloud-gateways/products/ucg-ultra?a_aid=TechnoTim - Flex Mini Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-switching/products/usw-flex-mini?a_aid=TechnoTim - Ultra 60W Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/collections/pro-ultra/products/usw-ultra-60w?a_aid=TechnoTim - U7 Pro Wall Access Point: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-wifi/products/u7-pro-wall?a_aid=TechnoTim - UniFi Patch Cables: https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=accessories-cables-dacs&a_aid=TechnoTim 8u Rack - RackMate T1: https://amzn.to/4b4wwu2 - UniFi Cloud Gateway Max: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cloud-gateways-compact/collections/cloud-gateway-max?a_aid=TechnoTim - Lite 16 PoE Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-switching/products/usw-lite-16-poe?a_aid=TechnoTim - Flex 10 Gbe Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-switching/products/usw-flex-xg?a_aid=TechnoTim - Flex 2.5G Switch: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-switching/products/usw-flex-2-5g-8?a_aid=TechnoTim - Flex Mini 2.5G: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/switching-utility/products/usw-flex-2-5g-5?a_aid=TechnoTim - U7 Pro Access Point: https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/all-wifi/products/u7-pro?a_aid=TechnoTim - G4 Doorbell Pro PoE Kit: https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=cameras-doorbells&a_aid=TechnoTim - UniFi Security Cameras: https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=all-cameras-nvrs&a_aid=TechnoTim - UniFi Patch Cables: https://store.ui.com/us/en?category=accessories-cables-dacs&a_aid=TechnoTim - Gigabit PoE Splitter with USB-C: https://amzn.to/410n2vd - Cat6 Keystone Couplers: https://amzn.to/4hE49Fy 3D Printed Items - Thank you to "Mauker" for creating many of the prints used in this video: https://makerworld.com/en/@mauker - Mini Homelab Collection: https://makerworld.com/en/collections/3337303 Merch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shop Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/technotim Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6 Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/technotim Become a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gear Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord 2nd channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers 00:00 - 10" Mini Network Racks 02:04 - 4u Mini Rack 02:29 - Gateway / Firewall 02:57 - PoE Switch 03:42 - Mini Switches 04:02 - WiFi Access Point 04:29 - 8u Mini Rack 04:42 - Gateway / Firewall 05:16 - What are those colored labels? 05:43 - High Density PoE Switch 05:59 - 10 Gigabit Switch 06:18 - Powerful PoE Switch (PoE+++) 06:51 - Modifying 3D prints 07:12 - 2.5 Gigabit Mini Switch 07:46 - Rack Shelf 08:03 - WiFi Access Point 08:25 - Why the Cloud Gateway Max? 08:44 - Powering the entire 4u Rack with a single network cable 09:12 - Is a Mini Rack useful? 10:26 - 3D Printing makes Mini Racks more useful Thank you for watching!