We are have already built the 4u open frame rack. Now we are adding in the components. Lets get started. In this video I discuss what your going to need to assemble the homelab server. I start to attach the rack rail shelf to the 4u open frame rack in the next server video.
In this video we are adjusting the screws on the NavePoint 1u rack shelf. The goal is to get the shelf length correct so that the shelf rails can be attached to the 4u server enclosure. Now that the length of the shelf rails are set we can add the NavePoint 1u shelf to the 4u rack enclosure.
In this video we are adding the rack mount shelf rails to the open frame rack. Start with the rack mount shelf which we will add to our server rack enclosure. We will install the left shelf in the next video. You can install the 1u rack mount shelf on the right side the same way. Don't over tighten the screws to the rack mount. You might need to adjust the shelf location once the server is mounted to the server rack.
In this video we are taking out the right 1u rail shelf to the 4u rack enclosure. The goal is to loosely attach the shelf to the rack what m6 mat black screws. Learn how to install a rail shelf into a server rack.
In this video we are tightening up the screws on the NavePoint Shelf. The goal is to get the m6 shelf screws as tight as possible to hold the server and the 48 port Unifi switch in place. (Note: The rail shelf does take up 1-2mm of space and prevents using the 1u under the shelf rail.)
The clips will hold the ethernet cables in place. In this video we are talking about adding in our first components the cable management clips to help control the ethernet cables. You can find the robot 450 wire clips on amazon. If you would like to save $20 you don't have to install the clips. You also have a-lot of robot 450 wire clips left over when you are done with the clip install.
Lets take a look at the CyberPower RKBS15S2F10R 15A 12-Outlet 1U RM Rackbar Surge Suppressor. This is a great built power supply that we will be reviewing. Make sure your CyberPower Surge Suppressor is unplugged before you start the install. We will also take a quick look at the 7inch 1u rack shelf made by StarTech.com. The 1U Server Rack Mount Shelf - 7in Deep Fixed Steel Universal Tray for 19" AV, Data & Network Equipment.
In this video we are adding in the 1u 7 inch rack mount shelf. The 1u shelf will be added to the bottom 1u of the rack enclosure. Install a network rack shelf with m5 or m6 screws. the 7 inch rack shelf depth was chosen because any thing deeper touch the HP Proliant server.
In this video we are adding in the cyber power suppressor into the 4u rack enclosure. We are using the black m6 screws. The first thing you have to do is install the rack ears onto the CyberPower surge suppressor. Screw on the 2 rack ears to the power supply. Attach the rack ears on the CyperPower Power supply to the open frame rack enclosure. Screw 4 m6 screws and washers on tight.
In this video we are adding the modem to the Home lab. Most modems are provided by your internet company. This video shows the modems location on the rack shelf in the home lab. It also teaches you how to install the cat 6 ethernet cables into the modem and how you plug in the modem power supply. Okay great your modem is now added to your rack enclosure.
In this video we are connecting the router to the modem using a ethernet cable. We need to give the router a hard wired connection to the modem. This is done through an ultra thin cat6 cable. You can run the thin cable through the cable clips installed on the inside of the rack enclosure.
In this video we are mounting our switch by placing it onto the shelf. The shelf bolts can be readjusted in order to fit the switch. Cat 6 cables were added to the switch. These 6 ethernet cables from the switch will be attached to the back of the HP Proliant server.
In this homelab video tutorial we are installing the Dl360 G8 rack server onto the 4u rack enclosure above the 48 Port Unifi PoE Switch. As a DIY homelab server hack you can use one of the front panel steel blanks to hold up the back of the server. Use flat cat 6 ethernet cables to allow the server to mount above the 48 port switch.
In this video we are attaching the HP rack server to the Unifi switch inside the rack enclosure. Attach the 5 ethernet cables from the front of the switch to the back of the server into the ethernet ports. This connects the Server to the network. You also have to plug the modem into the server to give the server internet access and an ip address to the HP proliant server.
In the final video of the series we have finalized all of the homelab components to install on the 4u rack enclosure. You can now add on the 1u blank panels for show or to keep some dust out of the server. How that all the server hardware essentials are complete lets look at the next video series on how to add the power supplies.