Garage rack setup shows the basics for a small home server space
A locked 9U was placed in a garage for a rental home, while the Wi-Fi around the house were connected with CAT6A cables and PoE. The main device is an , which combines router, switch, and management functions in one unit. If the connection fails, the network can switch over to Starlink as a backup connection.
Remote network management matters because guest Wi-Fi passwords may need to change often. A Green is included for basic automation, with plans to add more later. The rack also holds a water leak sensor hub and the internet provider’s fiber modem.
The rack has cooling fans with a temperature threshold, a 1U power unit with surge protection, and a UPS that currently gives about 3 hours of backup power. Dust is likely the main ongoing issue because the rack is in the garage.
Key points
- The setup uses a locked 9U rack in a garage.
- handles routing, switching, and network management.
- can fail over to Starlink as backup.
- Wi-Fi use PoE over CAT6A cable on different floors.
- The whole rack is on a UPS with about 3 hours of battery backup.