Posted October 2, 2016 So I know what your thinking. WTF would someone want to make a server rack for a raspberry pi?!?! I will tell you All of my networking gear is rack-mount for my home network. (My PfSesne Box and my 24-port switch currently). I am going to be using a raspberry pi as a controller for my Ubiquity AP's for wireless hand off and stuff. I would like to rack mount it so it will kind of fit in with everything else, but don't know how. Thoughts? Breaking things 1 day at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 use 2 sided tap and stick it to the top of some gear Good luck, Have fun, Build PC, and have a last gen console for use once a year. I should answer most of the time between 9 to 3 PST NightHawk 3.0: R7 5700x @, B550A vision D, H105, 2x32gb Oloy 3600, Sapphire RX 6700XT Nitro+, Corsair RM750X, 500 gb 850 evo, 2tb rocket and 5tb Toshiba x300, 2x 6TB WD Black W10 all in a 750D airflow. GF PC: (nighthawk 2.0): R7 2700x, B450m vision D, 4x8gb Geli 2933, Strix GTX970, CX650M RGB, Obsidian 350D Skunkworks: R5 3500U, 16gb, 500gb Adata XPG 6000 lite, Vega 8. HP probook G455R G6 Ubuntu 20. LTS Condor (MC server): 6600K, z170m plus, 16gb corsair vengeance LPX, samsung 750 evo, EVGA BR 450. Spirt (NAS) ASUS Z9PR-D12, 2x E5 2620V2, 8x4gb, 24 3tb HDD. F80 800gb cache, trueNAS, 2x12disk raid Z3 stripped PSU Tier List Motherboard Tier List SSD Tier List How to get PC parts cheap HP probook 445R G6 review "Stupidity is like trying to find a limit of a constant. You are never truly smart in something, just less stupid." Camera Gear: X-S10, 16-80 F4, 60D, 24-105 F4, 50mm F1.4, Helios44-m, 2 Cos-11D lavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Author Just now, GDRRiley said: use 2 sided tap and stick it to the top of some gear Wot if we dont have 2-sided tape Breaking things 1 day at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said: Wot if we dont have 2-sided tape use Velcro or go get some Good luck, Have fun, Build PC, and have a last gen console for use once a year. I should answer most of the time between 9 to 3 PST NightHawk 3.0: R7 5700x @, B550A vision D, H105, 2x32gb Oloy 3600, Sapphire RX 6700XT Nitro+, Corsair RM750X, 500 gb 850 evo, 2tb rocket and 5tb Toshiba x300, 2x 6TB WD Black W10 all in a 750D airflow. GF PC: (nighthawk 2.0): R7 2700x, B450m vision D, 4x8gb Geli 2933, Strix GTX970, CX650M RGB, Obsidian 350D Skunkworks: R5 3500U, 16gb, 500gb Adata XPG 6000 lite, Vega 8. HP probook G455R G6 Ubuntu 20. LTS Condor (MC server): 6600K, z170m plus, 16gb corsair vengeance LPX, samsung 750 evo, EVGA BR 450. Spirt (NAS) ASUS Z9PR-D12, 2x E5 2620V2, 8x4gb, 24 3tb HDD. F80 800gb cache, trueNAS, 2x12disk raid Z3 stripped PSU Tier List Motherboard Tier List SSD Tier List How to get PC parts cheap HP probook 445R G6 review "Stupidity is like trying to find a limit of a constant. You are never truly smart in something, just less stupid." Camera Gear: X-S10, 16-80 F4, 60D, 24-105 F4, 50mm F1.4, Helios44-m, 2 Cos-11D lavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 1 minute ago, TubsAlwaysWins said: So I know what your thinking. WTF would someone want to make a server rack for a raspberry pi?!?! I will tell you All of my networking gear is rack-mount for my home network. (My PfSesne Box and my 24-port switch currently). I am going to be using a raspberry pi as a controller for my Ubiquity AP's for wireless hand off and stuff. I would like to rack mount it so it will kind of fit in with everything else, but don't know how. Thoughts? You can buy a shelf and just place it on that. That will be like 100$ though. If you are okay with going slightly ghetto, you can just a couple of 1x1 strips of wood, cut a groove in each one using a table saw, then glue a peice of plywood in the groove. That would be the easiest way to make a dirt cheap shelf if cost is an issue. ******If you paste in text into your post, please click the "remove formatting" button for night theme users.****** CPU- Intel 6700k OC to 4.69 Ghz GPU- NVidia Geforce GTX 970 (MSI) RAM- 16gb DDR4 2400 SSD-2x500gb samsung 850 EVO(SATA) Raid 0 HDD- 2tb Seagate Case- H440 Red w/ custom lighting Motherboard - MSI Z170 Gaming A OS- Windows 10 Mouse- Razer Naga Epic Chroma, Final Mouse 2016 turney proKeyboard- Corsair k70 Cherry MX brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 14 minutes ago, TubsAlwaysWins said: So I know what your thinking. WTF would someone want to make a server rack for a raspberry pi?!?! I will tell you All of my networking gear is rack-mount for my home network. (My PfSesne Box and my 24-port switch currently). I am going to be using a raspberry pi as a controller for my Ubiquity AP's for wireless hand off and stuff. I would like to rack mount it so it will kind of fit in with everything else, but don't know how. Thoughts? Why not just use this? https://www.google.com/search?q=unifi+cloud+key&oq=unify+clo&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.2271j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=unifi+cloud+key&tbm=shop&spd=16730699286292699028 You can also just add a a dell r710 or simmilar and make a vm server and the unify controller to the pile of vms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Just go to your local hardware store (I like Home Depot) and grab some double-sided tape. It's not expensive at all. Worst case scenario, order it on Amazon. In all honesty though, check out Linus' PIMP my Wifi EP. 2. He explains all kinds of things, and he demonstrates the Unifi CloudKey, a way better solution to your problem. I will most likely not respond to you in a thread unless you quote me. $500 PC | $800 PC | $1000 PC | $1200 PC | $1500 PC | $2000 PC | $2500 PC | $3000 PC | $4000 PC Spoiler Damnit Carl (My portable POS): CPU: Core i7-6700HQ Motherboard: Toshiba L55-C5392 Mobo RAM: 8GB DDR3 (even though I have Skylake) GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530 Case: Toshiba L55-C5392 Case Storage: 525 GB Crucial MX300 SSD PSU: Whatever power jack comes with it Display: Some 1366 x 768 garbage + an OK 1080p monitor Cooling: Not enough + an external laptop tray Keyboard: The included one Mouse: $4 Lenovo 3D Optical Mouse (not as bad as you (rightly) assumed) Sound: The Skullcandy branding right under the power button should clue you in Operating System: Windows 10 Home PCPartPicker URL: pcpartpicker.com/i-wish-i-had-enough-money-for-a-desktop-my-laptop-is-so-sh*t-its-not-even-on-portablepicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Author 19 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said: Why not just use this? https://www.google.com/search?q=unifi+cloud+key&oq=unify+clo&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.2271j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#q=unifi+cloud+key&tbm=shop&spd=16730699286292699028 You can also just add a a dell r710 or simmilar and make a vm server and the unify controller to the pile of vms. 1. I can't justify spending $70 on a thing that can do what my free raspberry pi can do 2. I would like to get a car in the next year and a half better than a Nissan Shitbox so i can't justify spending $200 on one Breaking things 1 day at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said: 1. I can't justify spending $70 on a thing that can do what my free raspberry pi can do 2. I would like to get a car in the next year and a half better than a Nissan Shitbox so i can't justify spending $200 on one What does a car have to do with it? I will most likely not respond to you in a thread unless you quote me. $500 PC | $800 PC | $1000 PC | $1200 PC | $1500 PC | $2000 PC | $2500 PC | $3000 PC | $4000 PC Spoiler Damnit Carl (My portable POS): CPU: Core i7-6700HQ Motherboard: Toshiba L55-C5392 Mobo RAM: 8GB DDR3 (even though I have Skylake) GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530 Case: Toshiba L55-C5392 Case Storage: 525 GB Crucial MX300 SSD PSU: Whatever power jack comes with it Display: Some 1366 x 768 garbage + an OK 1080p monitor Cooling: Not enough + an external laptop tray Keyboard: The included one Mouse: $4 Lenovo 3D Optical Mouse (not as bad as you (rightly) assumed) Sound: The Skullcandy branding right under the power button should clue you in Operating System: Windows 10 Home PCPartPicker URL: pcpartpicker.com/i-wish-i-had-enough-money-for-a-desktop-my-laptop-is-so-sh*t-its-not-even-on-portablepicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Author Just now, LordMastodon said: What does a car have to do with it? Spending money wisely Breaking things 1 day at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said: Spending money wisely I think that while a Raspberry Pi may be spending money wisely, the Unifi CloudKey is spending time wisely. If you've got loads of free time, you may be OK with programming and then bug-fixing and things like that. Otherwise, the CloudKey means you don't have to spend ridiculous amounts of time on it. That's up to you, but if you're hell-bent on a Raspberry Pi, just velcro/double-sided tape it to something else in your rack. I will most likely not respond to you in a thread unless you quote me. $500 PC | $800 PC | $1000 PC | $1200 PC | $1500 PC | $2000 PC | $2500 PC | $3000 PC | $4000 PC Spoiler Damnit Carl (My portable POS): CPU: Core i7-6700HQ Motherboard: Toshiba L55-C5392 Mobo RAM: 8GB DDR3 (even though I have Skylake) GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530 Case: Toshiba L55-C5392 Case Storage: 525 GB Crucial MX300 SSD PSU: Whatever power jack comes with it Display: Some 1366 x 768 garbage + an OK 1080p monitor Cooling: Not enough + an external laptop tray Keyboard: The included one Mouse: $4 Lenovo 3D Optical Mouse (not as bad as you (rightly) assumed) Sound: The Skullcandy branding right under the power button should clue you in Operating System: Windows 10 Home PCPartPicker URL: pcpartpicker.com/i-wish-i-had-enough-money-for-a-desktop-my-laptop-is-so-sh*t-its-not-even-on-portablepicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Author 1 minute ago, LordMastodon said: I think that while a Raspberry Pi may be spending money wisely, the Unifi CloudKey is spending time wisely. If you've got loads of free time, you may be OK with programming and then bug-fixing and things like that. Otherwise, the CloudKey means you don't have to spend ridiculous amounts of time on it. That's up to you, but if you're hell-bent on a Raspberry Pi, just velcro/double-sided tape it to something else in your rack. I have some time. If it really becomes a pain I will throw Debian on one of my Old IBM servers to do it and hope I don't kill the environment Breaking things 1 day at a time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 Alright, I guess just tape or velcro the Pi to something else. That's probably the easiest way. I will most likely not respond to you in a thread unless you quote me. $500 PC | $800 PC | $1000 PC | $1200 PC | $1500 PC | $2000 PC | $2500 PC | $3000 PC | $4000 PC Spoiler Damnit Carl (My portable POS): CPU: Core i7-6700HQ Motherboard: Toshiba L55-C5392 Mobo RAM: 8GB DDR3 (even though I have Skylake) GPU: Intel HD Graphics 530 Case: Toshiba L55-C5392 Case Storage: 525 GB Crucial MX300 SSD PSU: Whatever power jack comes with it Display: Some 1366 x 768 garbage + an OK 1080p monitor Cooling: Not enough + an external laptop tray Keyboard: The included one Mouse: $4 Lenovo 3D Optical Mouse (not as bad as you (rightly) assumed) Sound: The Skullcandy branding right under the power button should clue you in Operating System: Windows 10 Home PCPartPicker URL: pcpartpicker.com/i-wish-i-had-enough-money-for-a-desktop-my-laptop-is-so-sh*t-its-not-even-on-portablepicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 2 hours ago, TubsAlwaysWins said: Wot if we dont have 2-sided tape There are numerous retail locations littered around your community that would carry such an item. You may purchase such an item from these venues in exchange for currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 2, 2016 If you want to be that ocd, you can get some old crappy rackmount switch and just use it as an enclosure. My native language is C++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 3, 2016 Buy some dog ears off ebay or amazon, and then just mount 1 to the side of the Pi (pick your poison, tape/screws/velcro/hot-glue) and then mount it to the rack. https://goo.gl/04IOhf Buy a couple 1/4" screws and screw it into the pi. It doesn't weight enough that there will be any weird bending like you see with some switches. (If you already have a rack you probably have a few of those laying around) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 3, 2016 Or just buy a shelf from ebay, all I did: https://goo.gl/VorCTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted October 3, 2016 You could try to remake this: https://www.amazon.com/19-Rack-Mount-Kit-Raspberry/dp/B00HVOF652 but not out of all plastic, lol. Current Network Layout: Current Build Log/PC: Prior Build Log/PC: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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