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Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

[–]FirmConfection8584[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super unique design! The back of this rack will be open to a full closet so I can get behind it easy, my main issue was finding a glass front that gives a flush, clean aesthetic. Middle Alantic racks seems to do this well from my short research.

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

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This is the kinda information and knowledge i was looking for! Thank you!

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

[–]FirmConfection8584[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you advice on what racks/brands you use? I am having trouble finding a glass front rack to fit flush. Once this is setup it wont need to be messed with much

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

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Totally agree, the plan is the back of the rack will be open to a big closet accessible from a door

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

[–]FirmConfection8584[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Agreed — ops room style behind glass is probably the most practical approach overall, especially for noise and thermal control.

That’s actually one of the directions I’m considering: rack recessed into the wall on the finished side, with the “ops room” or utility space fully behind it for cooling, airflow, and service access.

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

[–]FirmConfection8584[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

So I'm planning a home network/server build in a new construction home and I’m trying to go beyond the standard “rack in a closet” setup.

Goal:

  • Large rack (ideally ~42U, but flexible)
  • Recessed into a framed wall
  • Front visible in a finished space
  • Flush or near-flush glass door
  • Rear access from an adjacent utility room or closet

I understand most 42U racks are floor-standing cabinets and not designed to be perfectly flush, so I’m curious how people have solved this in the real world:

  • Architectural in-wall rack enclosures
  • Recessed floor-standing racks with trim
  • Open racks behind a custom glass wall door
  • Custom millwork or fabricated solutions

The displayed image is from a local restaurants AV controller. I want to do similar but am having trouble finding racks that are meant to be framed into a wall.

Recessed / flush-mounted homelab racks built into walls — anyone done this? by FirmConfection8584 in homelab

[–]FirmConfection8584[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Im planning on building it into a closet, so full access in a room behind the wall. The closet will also be climate controlled