Techno Tim HomeLab Server Room Tour! (Late 2022)
Well, here it is! My Late 2022 Server Rack and HomeLab tour! This is a special one because I just revamped my entire rack.I’ve upgraded, replaced, added, and consolidated quite a bit since my last tour! New servers, new networking, new UPS, new power management, and even a whole entire wall of tech gear.I also added lots of automation and IoT devices! Join me as we walk through my server rack transfer and upgrade!
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After this, check out the 2022 (late) HomeLab Services Tour!
📦 Gear in this video 📦
Rack & Accessories
- 42u Rack https://amzn.to/3YIKlrq
- 18u Rack https://amzn.to/3WqNZVy
- D Ring Hooks https://amzn.to/3FSxk5Y
- 1u Brush Panels https://amzn.to/3hKNiaf
- 1u Rack Mount Full Depth Shelf https://amzn.to/3jrm5Kp
- Right Angle Extension Cord https://amzn.to/3Wl7gay
- Black Outlet Covers https://amzn.to/3jrf7Vu
- UniFi SmartPower PDU Pro https://amzn.to/3Wy2Ahs
Network
- Patch Panel https://amzn.to/3YIKtHq
- Wall Mount Patch Panel https://amzn.to/3WyvnCk
- Slim Network Cables - https://amzn.to/3kbYV85
- UniFi Flex Mini - https://amzn.to/3BVV2NM
- UDM SE - https://amzn.to/3VdeCf6
- UDM Pro - https://amzn.to/3HXUvia
- UniFi 48 Port Pro Switch Gen 2 - https://amzn.to/3FHbBxS
Servers & Accessories
- SuperMicro 1u Servers - https://amzn.to/3YBQy8u
- 14 TB Exos Seagate Drives - https://amzn.to/3GbtXsk
- NetApp DD4246 Disk Shelf - https://amzn.to/3o2AOKh
- PC Conversion Case - https://amzn.to/3YGXx03
- Smart ZigBee LED Controller - https://amzn.to/3jtCpKI
- Cooler Master SickleFlow 120mm RGB Fans - https://amzn.to/3I68AtA
- 1 TB Samsung SSDs - https://amzn.to/3PPcedo
Accessories
- Axxtra Power Strip - https://amzn.to/3qbzIhT
- Eaton 5P1500R UPS - https://amzn.to/3OC2D90
- Tripp Lite 2200VA 1920W UPS Smart 2U Rackmount - https://amzn.to/3XrnC2q
- Tripp Lite BP36V15-2U Smart UPS 36V 2U Rackmount External Battery Pack - https://amzn.to/3XxwBzd
- APC 1500VA UPS https://amzn.to/3GXLJh6
- APC 600 VA UPS - https://amzn.to/3mMxsM1
- Wall Control Galvanized Steel Pegboard - https://amzn.to/3bJ8R4s
- HDHomeRun Network Tuner - https://amzn.to/3Gdkd0x
- Hue Light Strip https://amzn.to/3I124o3
- Hue Motion & Temp https://amzn.to/3qb1FXf
- Hue v2 Dimmer Switch - https://amzn.to/3hH6pCh
- Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit - https://amzn.to/3jljCRA
- Nest Protect - https://amzn.to/3hMZcR8
- Cloud Lamp - https://amzn.to/3GZji24
- Fire Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/3GeB2s4
Kit
See the entire kit here! https://kit.co/TechnoTim/techno-tim-homelab-tour-late-2022
Chapters
00:00 - What does Techno Tim’s HomeLab Look Like?
00:50 - HomeLab Music Video
02:13 - What’s all that stuff on the wall?
04:05 - New Server Rack
05:06 - Networking
07:13 - Smart PDU (Power in the front???)
10:36 - TBD Gear / Room for Growth
11:14 - 1u Servers
12:21 - Storinator
13:42 - PC Conversion Server
14:25 - Disk Shelf
15:27 - UPS
16:08 - Back of the Rack
17:08 - Power Channels
17:57 - Non Critical Power Devices
18:25 - Practical RGB Lighting (it has utility)
19:35 - Cable Management
20:51 - UPS Battery Extender
21:24 - Don’t be discouraged, Home Labs come in all shapes and sizes
23:05 - HomeLab Music Video Outro
Join the conversation
Well, here it is! My Late 2022 Server Rack and HomeLab tour! This is a special one because I just revamped my entire rack. I've upgraded, replaced, added, and consolidated quite a bit since my last tour! https://t.co/2N04ZDS04c#homelab pic.twitter.com/9BivCrrQgg
— Techno Tim (@TechnoTimLive) December 24, 2022
Light Mode vs Dark Mode!
Now that I have everything moved to the new rack, "Light Mode" or "Dark Mode"? pic.twitter.com/EKD45Wwl3f
— Techno Tim (@TechnoTimLive) December 25, 2022
Links
⚙️ See all the hardware I recommend at https://l.technotim.live/gear
🚀 Don’t forget to check out the 🚀Launchpad repo with all of the quick start source files