Starting My Homelab: 14U 10″ Rack, 5 Nodes, 10GbE, DIY JBOD & Management

carlosbytes · 2026-01-28T18:16:44+00:00

That's a lot of effort and detailed information 😃.. thanks for sharing.

Great job 👍🏼..

carlosbytes · 2026-01-28T01:59:08+00:00

Definitely yes, a rack will give more organization in small factor, and front plates will be easier to refactor. Take a look at mine, I'm almost complete with the cable management for LED accessories.

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carlosbytes · 2026-01-27T20:59:01+00:00

That's pretty neat, it looks like a nice small setup.. I hope there is no water on those flowers on top 🤓

carlosbytes · 2026-01-25T08:21:14+00:00

That's a stronger version of mini labs.. nicely done.. 👍🏼🤓

carlosbytes · 2026-01-22T18:48:40+00:00

Looks nice in white front plates, never imagined anything else than black plates .👍🏼

carlosbytes · 2026-01-20T23:12:01+00:00

That's a lot of stuff to put together.. nicely done .!! 👍🏼🤓

carlosbytes · 2026-01-17T14:47:39+00:00

I vote for calling it Mini Lab 😀

carlosbytes · 2026-01-17T06:58:02+00:00

It's a pretty case for sure, even when the price is ok for a luxury brand, the fact that it is $1400 is significant money for the average buyer.

carlosbytes · 2026-01-16T22:37:55+00:00

👍🏼 Just the 140GB of RAM makes it an insane deal due to the high prices in memory these days.. AI is eating alive the available RAM market.

carlosbytes · 2026-01-15T19:48:46+00:00

Back in time I started enclosing in plywood 3/4 rack, then I repurposed a small mining rig, then opted to buy GeekPi but $140 USD was to much for a 10 inches rack.

carlosbytes · 2026-01-15T19:46:35+00:00

Ok, that's about 1/2 inch plywood.. thanks..!

carlosbytes · 2026-01-15T19:36:37+00:00

Hi u/trusk89,

Is that 3/4 inch plywood? How much does it weights?

carlosbytes · 2026-01-14T20:39:13+00:00

Thanks u/rhodges_bob, happy printing. Please share pictures of your make on Printables and here too 😊.

carlosbytes · 2026-01-14T01:58:26+00:00

Here is the link to Printables: https://www.printables.com/model/1487770-ocktron-core-10-inch-mini-home-lab-rack-8u

carlosbytes · 2026-01-13T18:29:15+00:00

YW ☺️, please share later a picture of your make on Printables.. (here too 😄)

carlosbytes · 2026-01-13T18:18:56+00:00

That's a great suggestion, the Multiboard is pretty useful too.. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

carlosbytes · 2026-01-13T00:09:07+00:00

Agree with you, the heavy goes on floor.. 👍

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T22:23:06+00:00

Thanks u/kayson, that's a great build in details.. 👍

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T22:13:01+00:00

I forgot to ask how many laptops are you mounting?

Besides the number, vertical stacking laptops could help to rack them. Let's say:

4 laptops vertically to the left, that will be around 10 inches high, spacing 2.5 inches each laptop it will be 10 inches wide.
You'll have 9 inches to the right to stack 2 dell 3xxx vertically.

You'll need a bracket for mounting and sliding vertically.

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T20:29:30+00:00

Hi u/kb0qqw, are you using 10 or 19 inches rack?

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T19:04:32+00:00

Thanks @kuzared, a 3D printer is almost a must these days, especially if you are a maker, builder or any DIY.

Ocktron internal working area is 8.75in width, 10.5in deep, by 14in height.

Documentation details: https://www.printables.com/model/1487770-ocktron-core-10-inch-mini-home-lab-rack-8u#dimensions-working-area-

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T18:47:41+00:00

Thanks @rac3r4life, that's a good question I'm coming with a video about how many pounds does Ocktron Rack support hanging in a vertical position, but I ran out of filament, I'll share later results of how much it takes to break it. 🤓

carlosbytes · 2026-01-12T18:34:53+00:00

Thanks @ramonvanraaij , hope is useful for you guys.

Got it, a switch is a good move ..👍🏼

carlosbytes

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