Reddit Reddit reviews StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Equipment Rack - 12 inch Deep - 19" Patch Panel Bracket for Shallow Server Equipment- 44lbs Capacity (WALLMOUNT6)

We found 24 Reddit comments about StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Equipment Rack - 12 inch Deep - 19" Patch Panel Bracket for Shallow Server Equipment- 44lbs Capacity (WALLMOUNT6). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Equipment Rack - 12 inch Deep - 19
The STARTECH.COM advantage: StarTech.com offers a lifetime warranty and free lifetime technical support on this bracket and has been the choice of IT professionals and businesses for over 30 years.Sturdy construction: The 6U wall mounting bracket delivers a dependable equipment storage option, allowing you to wall mount equipment for a more efficient and accessible operating environment.Built to last: Made of sturdy cold rolled steel, you can rely on this mounting bracket to keep your network equipment safe and sound. This bracket is perfect in areas where space is at a premium.Optimized workspace: This 6U 12 inch deep wall mounting bracket has an open frame, 2 post design with a maximum mounting depth of 12 inch [34.6 centimeter] and a maximum weight capacity of 44.2 pounds [20 kilogram].Easy to install: The 6U wall mounting bracket ships fully assembled and comes complete with 12x M6 Screws and 12x M6 Cage Nuts for easier installation, to save you the hassle of sourcing separate mounting hardware.
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24 Reddit comments about StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Equipment Rack - 12 inch Deep - 19" Patch Panel Bracket for Shallow Server Equipment- 44lbs Capacity (WALLMOUNT6):

u/colejack · 15 pointsr/homelab

Whats the advantage of this over something like this?

I'm all for DYI but seems like extra messing around to not really save any money.

u/aimark42 · 8 pointsr/HomeServer

If you get rid of the rack that's fine those can be acquired. But leave all the CAT6 wiring intact. That is a ton of work and if you ever want to have wired Ethernet (even if it's just all goes into a switch) it saves you a ton of time than doing your own runs.

Edit: If you wanted to you could get a wall mount network rack. (https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Mounting-Bracket-Patch-Panel/dp/B000VDPBXM) and mount it to the wall closer to the ceiling. Then you keep the patch panels already run. Then if you wanted to run it all to a switch you could buy a cheap gigabit unmanaged switch and at least be able to have hot ethernet everywhere in the house. That way you preserve the hard work done and reclaim some floor space for more storage.

u/itguy1991 · 6 pointsr/homelab

Okay, I've read through the other comments and feel I still have something to contribute as I've just set this up for my parents and plan to run it at my place some time in the future.

  • PoE Switch - If you want to use a PoE switch, you have to get the PRO APs, the LITE and LR only support passive PoE. I was lucky enough to have inherited a Cisco SG300-10 802.3at PoE+ Switch from my former employer when they shut down. It's very convenient to use, but not a necessity. The PoE Injectors that come with APs have a nice mounting plate so that you can attach them to the wall/shelf/what-have-you. If you're dead-set on using PoE, Netgear has some decent, inexpensive offerings. 8-port PoE without VLANs $80, 8-port PoE with VLANs $100. If you're running out of outlets, and are on a budget, I would suggest buying a bigger power strip (Belkin makes a nice one I've used in a lot of applications) (or, if you're moving to rack mount, a PDU plugged into a UPS)



  • Patch Panel - For flexibility, what you'll want to look for is a keystone panel and then populate it with your own jacks as needed. (If you want to throw in Coax you can, and if you want/need a phone jack in there, just use another CAT5E)

  • Rack - Based on what you said, I think you are looking for something like this? You could also look at making a lack rack, if you're into DIY.

  • Additional thoughts - If you are sharing the internet connection with your tenants in the basement, you may want to look at using a "proper" firewall that can VLAN them onto their own subnet, and keep them out of your internal network (for security reasons). When I set up my parent's network, I put all of the "Internet of Things" devices (thermostat, sprinkler controller, solar monitor, etc) on their own subnet and VLAN because they are something that I have very little control of, and I see as being a big network risk. Just my $0.02

    Let me know if any of this didn't make sense to you.

    Cheers!

    Edit: additions in bold above
u/Drfiasco · 3 pointsr/homelab

Amazon :-).

u/justinm001 · 3 pointsr/msp

yes those are great, or to save a few bucks something like this https://www.amazon.com/12in-Mounting-Bracket-Patch-Panel/dp/B000VDPBXM/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1536185244&sr=1-3&keywords=6u+network+shelf

We keep these types in stock and 3U ones since they're so cheap and it really helps when we onboard new clients and spend that extra hour cleaning up their wire mess.

Just make sure its deep enough for your switch with the power cord. Many times we install and it looks great, then the power cord pops out 3" too far in the back and we have to order another shelf.

u/pogidaga · 3 pointsr/HomeNetworking

Are you going to terminate the drops at the switch end with RJ-45 plugs or onto a patch panel? A patch panel is the best way to do it. But then the question arises where to put the patch panel? You can put the patch panel and the switch in a structured media enclosure flush in the wall. Or you can put them in a rack mounted on the wall.
 
When you are having the drops installed it's a good idea to pull an extra Cat6 cable at each location for future use. It won't add much to the cost but it will save a great deal of time and money later.

u/emalk4y · 3 pointsr/homelab

The only irony here is that /u/MegaHz may not know amazon.ca exists:

https://www.amazon.ca/StarTech-com-12-Inch-Mounting-Bracket-WALLMOUNT6/dp/B000VDPBXM

$50 CAD, free shipping. Of course if you're buying from US Amazon, it's going to SHIP from the US.

u/dabilee01 · 2 pointsr/Ubiquiti

Star Tech 6U: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDPBXM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Other equipment, from top to bottom:

Top level: Arris modem, Unifi Cloudkey G1, Unifi 150W Switch 8

Level 2: Unifi USG Pro 4

Level 3: kenable 24-port Patch panel (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07951MLD4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )

Level 4: Unifi Switch-24

u/kc8flb · 2 pointsr/HomeServer

If you are running CAT cable around the house, you will probably want to run all the cable to a common point where they can connect to your patch panel, switch(es), servers/NAS and routers. Most people locate this place out of the way in a basement, to hide the clutter.

If you are running CAT cable you should really use CAT6A which is certified for 10G speed. CAT6 is not a standard. CAT6A is. I used shielded CAT6A. You should buy a spool of solid CAT6A wire that you can cut to specific lengths.One end gets wired to a keystone jack that is usually mounted in the wall of where you need to connect something. The other end is wired to the patch panel. The patch panel has normal jacks that you would use with regular premade patch cables to connect to switches which then connect to the server/NAS/router, etc.

Examples and tools needed:
CAT6A structure cable: https://www.firefold.com/064-series-cat6a-shielded-cable
Patch Panel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQL46TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Small Rack to hold patch panel and switches (servers would need bigger rack):https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDPBXM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
keystone jacks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CLVAJCK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Wall plate mounting bracket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JQL0S8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Keytone wall plate cover: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0072JVUPG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tools:
Punch down tool:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AZK4D/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
LAN Cable tester: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OUFX38W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1



u/randomitguy42 · 2 pointsr/homelab

You can get a small wall-mount rack that would probably work well. Something like this.

u/cosmos7 · 2 pointsr/homelab

If you're only looking to wire to a patch panel, with maybe a switch and/or a router than a wall panel will suffice. Anything more, especially if you're thinking servers, will require a bigger full-depth rack that will not be wall-mount.

u/Kruxx269 · 2 pointsr/homelab

Startech do some for small spaces but it depends on the depth with so little space :(

StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Patch Panel Bracket, 12 Inch Deep Network Equipment Mounting Bracket (WALLMOUNT6) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000VDPBXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BejuDbKB286HT

u/thehedgefrog · 2 pointsr/homelab

Yeah, even the large ones are very small. I have this in my closet where the cabinet is, does a clean job!

u/rogersmj · 1 pointr/homeautomation

It was only $43 on Amazon. Totally worth it. Here’s the one.

u/CptArrius · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Wow that looks awesome! I was thinking of doing some sort of rack like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VDPBXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WwXSDbFKKAE5C

Would this be ok? Or would the media cabinet provide more room? Obviously the rack could be larger depending on needs. I really appreciate it!

u/gpraceman · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Plenty of zip ties. Can you push any of the cable slack back up into the wall? I was able to do that with my panel and it cleaned up nicely. Though, I did not have to deal with drywall.

Maybe the red and skinny white wires might be for alarm system sensors and/or phones.

We no longer have cable TV, but we do use our coax with an attic mounted HD antenna for over the air channels. So, those cables may still be useful.

If you can, get a small wall mount rack, a rack shelf (for your USG, switch and CK), a Cat6 patch panel, and maybe a rack mountable power strip. Take the door off of your IC panel and just install the rack over the panel.

u/xaeonic · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

Hmm.... I was worried that might be the case. The side of mine is definitely lacking in the hole department:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000VDPBXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_vSiMBb9DSGVCH

Just doing a little extra googling now, it seems like some heavy duty proper server racks have side holes, but not many of the little 1/3/6 unit brackets like I have. I might have to return that shelf and buy one with the front screws.

Thanks!

u/sarge-m · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

By satellites I'm referring to dish satellites that you may want to mount on the exterior of the house for any cable service you want such as DirecTV and similar providers. Here's a picture.

If you wish to have the ability to hot swap the Internet feed to any room at any time, all you need to do is find the coax cable that currently runs into the house. From there, you extend that cable with this coupler only if the cable doesn't reach your preferred central point, and then that goes to the central point. So then all the coaxial cables are heading to the central point, you should always label regardless of how much you think you memorize where each cable heads to. Now you do the same thing, get the coaxial with the ISP feed, put a coupler on it and pick the corresponding coaxial cable the modem will be in and attach it to the coupler. Like I mentioned before, I would recomneed having the modem sit in the central point. It'll have the same outcome as if you were putting it in a room but this just ensures all your equipment is one place and prevents you running longer cables from one point to another because the modem is in one room and the central point is another.

Now for the ethernet wiring, one hole slightly bigger the size of a golf ball should do for coaxial and ethernet. This is an example of a good install. All the cabling goes to one location in the house, the cables are securely punched down to a patch panel which the patch panel is securely mounted on a wall rack. Here's some items that will get you a clean and professional look while not breaking the bank:

u/Hiebs915 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

I was thinking more along the lines of these. An in-wall enclosure or a small rack mount.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDPBXM/ref=as_li_tl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00022749G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ee4rDbAZZB0DH

u/LeKKeR80 · 1 pointr/HomeNetworking

First, pop off the wall plate and verify that the ethernet ports are using all 4 pairs of wires and if they follow the A or B pattern.

If those are wired correctly (and they aren't splitting off wire pairs for phone service) then you can either put RJ45 jacks on the wires or put in a networking rack with patch panel or keystone panel and keystones to hold everything together. Add a shelf to the rack to hold your router/modem.