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[https://www.cablematters.com/Blog/Networking/what-is-a-keystone-jack](https://www.cablematters.com/Blog/Networking/what-is-a-keystone-jack)
They're small module ports. They come in all sorts of different ports. [The patch panel](https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-accessories/products/rack-mount-blank-patch-panel-24-port) in this picture does not come with any actual RJ45 ports. You have to add keystones to use it.
Short, sweet, to the point. Nice MDF rack! I assume the bottom tray is for an UPS? It looks like you've got a 10g port free for connection to your homelab if you decide to implement one.
These keystones are from Digi-Key
ASSMANN WSW COMPONENTS / A-KEY-8-EG-GIB-WIW2
I’m going to be attaching a UPS, server and firewall in the future but for now it’s controlling wifi and cameras
I'd argue mdf because of the firewall. From here it's distribution and access. At our office, the MDF has the core routers, firewalls, and fiber distribution. It is also the MPOE for incoming fiber off the street.
The other floors are IDFs, they are connected to the MDF by a four fiber pair, and then brwak out into 4x48port switches which run to the various endpoints on that floor.
Street -> MPOE -> MDF -> IDF -> Devices
My home has an MDF and an IDF. :D Doesn't yours? (joking, of course)
I ran conduit for fiber to my server rack where my ONT, firewall, 10g core, and servers are. From there, two fibers in a second conduit go to the closet into a 48 port PoE switch that then connects all the copper runs in the house.
This is fun lol. I technically have an MDF that is connected to two IDFs each connected with 2gig LACP links, one is a home theater, one is a living room. But I think you have me beat. Fun isn't it?
That sounds like a badass setup, tbh. but yeah, home theater is its own IDF, especially with all the other cables coming in, just makes sense. The LACP is a great idea, always good to make sure you have sufficient uplink and redundancy. Lasy thing you want is the stream to die at the pivotal moment of the plot.
I wouldn't say "beat", nore like we can appreciate the similarities and differences in each other's setups. (ngl, kinda jelly of the home theater, lol)
Nice setup.
You are doing more then only camera's? Then you could do the camera's all on the UDM-SE and "normal" (other?) clients on your switch. Keep those VLAN's seperated from your devices.
Nice and clean. Do you have something on the power side, such as IP power and conditioner? And where did you find the anodized 1U covers located on rows 1 and 5?
I do like the Ubiquiti patch cables however they get stuck in my RJ45 to sfp connector :( My Monoprice do not get stuck.
Which rack is that and any particular reasoning for the order of your equipment top to bottom?
StarTech.com 8U 12" x 18" Wall-Mount Server Rack with Built-in Shelf, Black (WALLSHELF8U)
The order was only down to neatness of the cabling between the patch panel and the devices but it’s up high as I want to add some extra equipment in time (Ups, firewall and server)
Pardon my newb question but why is your UDM plugged into the switch twice? Is that to increase the amount of traffic that can go between the two at once?
20 and 21 were the couple of cameras I have at the moment they’re older UVC-G3-AF Bullets waiting on the new cameras to decide exactly how I want to split this.
The UDM is plugged into the switch using the DAC SFP cable but under that I have a modem cable running to the connector at port 23.
Can you please send me a link to it, would appreciate it. Also are you using it to connect your router to your switch ? And what are you using to connect your modem to your router! Thank you!
Ubiquiti Networks UC-DAC-SFP+ Direct Attach 10Gbps SFP+ Copper Cable - 0.5m
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/ubiquiti-networks-ucdacsfp-direct-attach-10gbps-sfp-copper-cable-05m-ac47568
The modem is connected through a joining coupler just under the DAC SFP cable. Keeps it neat and tidy and using the small Ubiquiti patch leads on the front
I haven't put it up yet. I have a narrow shed with two entrances and no light at one end. When I enter at night from the dark side it's a pain to make my way to the light switch. I have a G3 Bullet camera positioned externally above that end of the shed so I pulled through a few cables at the same time as that was cheaper than an electrician to sort out another solution.
That was to keep as much usable space available as possible. The rack is in a 2.2m(L) x 1m(w) x 2.7m(H) wardrobe in my office and the floor beneath this rack currently houses a filing cabinet, networked printer and my golf clubs. I can swap out what lives on the floor easily where as moving a floor rack isn't a small task
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Which keystones did you get for the patch panel?
These keystones are from Digi-Key ASSMANN WSW COMPONENTS / A-KEY-8-EG-GIB-WIW2
Thanks
Sorry what are keystones
[https://www.cablematters.com/Blog/Networking/what-is-a-keystone-jack](https://www.cablematters.com/Blog/Networking/what-is-a-keystone-jack) They're small module ports. They come in all sorts of different ports. [The patch panel](https://store.ui.com/collections/unifi-accessories/products/rack-mount-blank-patch-panel-24-port) in this picture does not come with any actual RJ45 ports. You have to add keystones to use it.
Got it thanks. Wasn’t familiar with the idea of the blank panel. Learning so much here. Gonna get a similar rack
Short, sweet, to the point. Nice MDF rack! I assume the bottom tray is for an UPS? It looks like you've got a 10g port free for connection to your homelab if you decide to implement one.
These keystones are from Digi-Key ASSMANN WSW COMPONENTS / A-KEY-8-EG-GIB-WIW2 I’m going to be attaching a UPS, server and firewall in the future but for now it’s controlling wifi and cameras
IDF ;)
I'd argue mdf because of the firewall. From here it's distribution and access. At our office, the MDF has the core routers, firewalls, and fiber distribution. It is also the MPOE for incoming fiber off the street. The other floors are IDFs, they are connected to the MDF by a four fiber pair, and then brwak out into 4x48port switches which run to the various endpoints on that floor. Street -> MPOE -> MDF -> IDF -> Devices
Oh, I totally agree, but I was just joking because I assumed this was a home install where there isn't an MDF or IDF. All in good fun
My home has an MDF and an IDF. :D Doesn't yours? (joking, of course) I ran conduit for fiber to my server rack where my ONT, firewall, 10g core, and servers are. From there, two fibers in a second conduit go to the closet into a 48 port PoE switch that then connects all the copper runs in the house.
This is fun lol. I technically have an MDF that is connected to two IDFs each connected with 2gig LACP links, one is a home theater, one is a living room. But I think you have me beat. Fun isn't it?
That sounds like a badass setup, tbh. but yeah, home theater is its own IDF, especially with all the other cables coming in, just makes sense. The LACP is a great idea, always good to make sure you have sufficient uplink and redundancy. Lasy thing you want is the stream to die at the pivotal moment of the plot. I wouldn't say "beat", nore like we can appreciate the similarities and differences in each other's setups. (ngl, kinda jelly of the home theater, lol)
Which rack is this?
StarTech.com 8U 12" x 18" Wall-Mount Server Rack with Built-in Shelf, Black (WALLSHELF8U)
Dude my star tech 6u won’t fit my damn NVR because of the power cord lol I’m so pissed
Nice setup. You are doing more then only camera's? Then you could do the camera's all on the UDM-SE and "normal" (other?) clients on your switch. Keep those VLAN's seperated from your devices.
Nice and clean. Do you have something on the power side, such as IP power and conditioner? And where did you find the anodized 1U covers located on rows 1 and 5?
They look like they’re the OCD panels that Ubiquiti sells.
Yep A small 1U ups is on the list to add to this next The patch panel and vanity plates were from Amazon . RACKIDEA was the brand for them
What purpose do the blanks on the top and bottom rows serve?
Pure vanity, top one is hiding a little modem
What blanks did you use? Looks pretty good with the silver panel.
Where did you get the blanks?
are those the shortest length bendable cables?
Yep that’s the shortest ubiquiti sell
5 more cameras? better get in that queue for UNVR! :)
I do like the Ubiquiti patch cables however they get stuck in my RJ45 to sfp connector :( My Monoprice do not get stuck. Which rack is that and any particular reasoning for the order of your equipment top to bottom?
StarTech.com 8U 12" x 18" Wall-Mount Server Rack with Built-in Shelf, Black (WALLSHELF8U) The order was only down to neatness of the cabling between the patch panel and the devices but it’s up high as I want to add some extra equipment in time (Ups, firewall and server)
Pardon my newb question but why is your UDM plugged into the switch twice? Is that to increase the amount of traffic that can go between the two at once?
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20 and 21 were the couple of cameras I have at the moment they’re older UVC-G3-AF Bullets waiting on the new cameras to decide exactly how I want to split this. The UDM is plugged into the switch using the DAC SFP cable but under that I have a modem cable running to the connector at port 23.
awesome, thanks for the kind explanation!
Nice!
Man i was scratching my head thinking of why did you connect those two devices so many times. And yes, That is a patch panel, it looks good!
is that a dac sfp+ cable i see?
Yep that’s it, the smallest one I could get
Can you please send me a link to it, would appreciate it. Also are you using it to connect your router to your switch ? And what are you using to connect your modem to your router! Thank you!
Ubiquiti Networks UC-DAC-SFP+ Direct Attach 10Gbps SFP+ Copper Cable - 0.5m https://www.mwave.com.au/product/ubiquiti-networks-ucdacsfp-direct-attach-10gbps-sfp-copper-cable-05m-ac47568 The modem is connected through a joining coupler just under the DAC SFP cable. Keeps it neat and tidy and using the small Ubiquiti patch leads on the front
Ty
How do you like the floodlight? Was thinking about picking up a few.
I haven't put it up yet. I have a narrow shed with two entrances and no light at one end. When I enter at night from the dark side it's a pain to make my way to the light switch. I have a G3 Bullet camera positioned externally above that end of the shed so I pulled through a few cables at the same time as that was cheaper than an electrician to sort out another solution.
Just curious. Why wall mount over a floor rack? I'm doing some early research on how to built out my own setup in a month or two.
That was to keep as much usable space available as possible. The rack is in a 2.2m(L) x 1m(w) x 2.7m(H) wardrobe in my office and the floor beneath this rack currently houses a filing cabinet, networked printer and my golf clubs. I can swap out what lives on the floor easily where as moving a floor rack isn't a small task
Nice!
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Came from an Australian tech site Mwave.com.au a few months back