feat(video): Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack

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+layout: post
+title: "Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack"
+date: 2024-07-26 08:00:00 -0500
+categories: homelab hardware
+tags: hardware mini-rack homelab
+image:
+ path: /assets/img/headers/mini-rack-homelab-stack-hero.webp
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+---
+
+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.
+
+{% include embed/youtube.html id='kGZa-81IDGY' %}
+📺 [Watch Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGZa-81IDGY)
+
+## Disclosures
+
+- This video no longer has sponsors
+- RackMate T1, Protectli VP1210, (1) Beelink EQ13 (other was purchased), Axe Effect, and PiKVM v4 plus/mini were sent for review.
+
+## Info
+
+Check out Raid Owl's build here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJUDhQ7s9HM>
+
+## Hardware
+
+📦 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>
+
+(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
+
+## Join the conversation
+
+<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" data-theme="dark"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I finished my mini server rack build! I basically shrunk an entire HomeLab into this small rack.<br><br>Check it out! ----&gt;<a href="https://t.co/NPI2YcSZcb">https://t.co/NPI2YcSZcb</a> <a href="https://t.co/xJRmwyXYzP">pic.twitter.com/xJRmwyXYzP</a></p>&mdash; Techno Tim (@TechnoTimLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/TechnoTimLive/status/1816858365676650959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
+
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