Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack - Mini Server Rack

Let's try this again, but WITHOUT the sponsorship. There's building a MINI SERVER RACK and then there's beating Raid Owl in the mini server rack build challenge. Let's see if I can do both.

📦 Mini Server Rack Parts List 📦
- DeskPi RackMate T1: https://amzn.to/3zVZk9w
- DeskPi Rackmate Shelves: https://amzn.to/4di9gIZ
- Protectli VP1210: https://amzn.to/4bWEyUF
- Beelink EQ13: https://amzn.to/3Wfu9gR
- RealHD 2.5G Switch: https://amzn.to/46gA3TG
- Tenda 2.5G Switch (won't fit in rack but dual SFP+): https://amzn.to/3SlShx4
- PiKVM: https://pikvm.org/
- Axe Effect by Craft Computing: https://www.craftcomputing.com/product/axe-effect-temperature-sensor-beta-/1?cs=true&cst=custom
- EZCOO KVM: https://amzn.to/3WgjO4u
- 120mm USB Ran: https://amzn.to/3YhsIRL
- Noctua 5V 120mm fan: https://amzn.to/46kFS2c
- Rii X8 Mini Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3WkQmtY
- USB to SATA adapter: https://amzn.to/46gWWGu
- 12" HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/3LBT3T3
- SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm): https://amzn.to/3Skj9hh
- Cable Organizer Box: https://amzn.to/3ylG4BP
- Cable clips: https://amzn.to/3WkFYSW
- 280W USB GaN III Charger: https://amzn.to/3LzF6Fl
- Anker Surge Protector: https://amzn.to/3LzFvaP

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Check out Raid Owl's build here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJUDhQ7s9HM

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00:00 - Intro
01:34 - Mini Server Rack
02:48 - Network Firewall
04:24 - Cooling
04:56 - Networking
05:40 - Compute & Clients
07:35 - Servers
08:44 - Mini ITX Cluster ARM Board
10:01 - Retro Gaming & More
11:17 - DietPi & PiOS
11:31 - 4 Port KVM
11:49 - KVM over IP
13:53 - Dual Monitors (and Dashboards)
15:23 - Monitor Arm
15:45 - Temperature Monitoring
16:42 - My Thoughts & Regrets

Thank you for watching!