A tiny 7-inch rack holds core homelab network gear
r/homelabJul 1, 2026 · 11d ago
A very small 7-inch rack was able to hold both a and an cable modem. Others expected the gear would not fit, but the two devices were squeezed into the compact space.
The build is not finished yet, and the screws do not all match. JetKVM is being considered as the next possible addition.
Key points
The 7-inch mini rack fits a and an .
The setup is still unfinished, with mismatched screws visible.
JetKVM is being considered as another device to add.
owners can treat this as a space-planning example, not a complete rack guide.