Wall mounted device

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:04 pm
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Wall mounted device

Hi :D

in the storage room now I have all devices (1xTP-Link Switch, 1xFritz!Box, 1xNAS, 1xMacMini, 1xModem, 1xUniFi USG) divided into two shelves but the cable organisation and related (power supply) is difficult. I would like therefore attached everything to a wood panel and attach this panel to the wall.
I will attach everything to the panel because it is then easier modify the layout without making "hundreds" of holes on the wall.
Only problem is how to attach power supply to the panel; for the devices no problem because all of them, except NAS, have the holes on the back to hang them.

Space I have available is 120cm height and 45cm width

Do you have any better idea?

Thanks
Marco

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:06 pm
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Re: Wall mounted device

Pegboard. I'm about to do this as part of my office renovation. Bonus: the pegboard will be on a hinged frame so I can route cables behind as needed.

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:47 pm
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Re: Wall mounted device

+1 in pegboard and cable ties. Wonderful stuff and makes moving and replacing things much easier than brackets or other options.

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:51 pm
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Re: Wall mounted device

The problem with the pegboard is the WAI (Wife Acceptance Index) :mrgreen:

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:21 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

Are the holes large enough for network cables?

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:22 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

The problem with the pegboard is the WAI (Wife Acceptance Index)

Maybe paint it and use some 1x4 or something to make a simple frame around it so it looks more "intentional" than a random pegboard against the wall?

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:23 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

Yes, I found them in metal in red/blue or similar
The question is also if the holes fit with the distance of holes on the devices

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:31 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

Going in a different direction, I put all mine in a SOHO rack a couple of months ago.

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10” rather than standard 19” and happened to fit nicely in this space!


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Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:05 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

Yes, but the problem is that is takes too much space, that's why I wanted to put devices vertically :(

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:53 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

Next problem, I found one like this:

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but unfortunately the biggest holes are too small to allow the Ethernet cable to pass through :(

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Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:55 am
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Re: Wall mounted device

MarcoGT wrote:
but unfortunately the biggest holes are too small to allow the Ethernet cable to pass through :(


Small spade bit.

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