A tour of the brains of my Smart Home, my network rack. I’ll break down the costs and link every item down below in the description.


Rack Structural Components
Metal Rack https://amzn.to/3vS3Cgg
Startech Shelf https://amzn.to/42tW8MN
Infinity Shelf https://amzn.to/4baF562
Startech Cable Management https://amzn.to/3S5AUzG

Networking Gear
Ethernet Switch https://amzn.to/4baEO30
Ethernet Cables https://amzn.to/3U9WLc4
Patch Panel https://amzn.to/42bC8hu
Punchdown Tool https://amzn.to/3SfRkFR
Klein Tools RJ45 Pass-Thru Crimper https://amzn.to/497aZP9
Velcro Cable Ties https://amzn.to/48QqsDE

Power
Power Strip / Surge Protector https://amzn.to/3OjSD5r
Uninterruptible Power Supply https://amzn.to/48LxYj6

Machines
Synology NAS https://amzn.to/3OdkzYU
Hard Drives https://amzn.to/3Um56t4
Mac Mini https://amzn.to/3Sg7JKo
Sky Connect https://www.home-assistant.io/skyconn...

Hubs:
-Rachio Hub & Smart Hose Timer https://amzn.to/3Sy2bwo
Starling Home Hub [https://www.starlinghome.io](https://www.starlinghome.io/)
Lutron Hub https://amzn.to/3SyJtV6

The Black Box: https://amzn.to/3vIPvcU

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00:00 Intro
00:56 The Rack
02:28 Networking Gear
04:39 Power
05:36 Smart Hubs
06:12 Compute
08:40 The Black Box
10:04 Cable Runs
11:03 Costs