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Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 1:04 pm
by MarcoGT
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

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 2:06 pm
by Different Computers
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.

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 4:47 pm
by durosity
+1 in pegboard and cable ties. Wonderful stuff and makes moving and replacing things much easier than brackets or other options.

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:51 pm
by MarcoGT
The problem with the pegboard is the WAI (Wife Acceptance Index) :mrgreen:

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:21 am
by MarcoGT
Are the holes large enough for network cables?

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:22 am
by RogueProeliator
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?

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:23 am
by MarcoGT
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

Re: Wall mounted device

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

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:05 am
by MarcoGT
Yes, but the problem is that is takes too much space, that's why I wanted to put devices vertically :(

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:53 am
by MarcoGT
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 :(

Re: Wall mounted device

PostPosted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:55 am
by FlyingDiver
MarcoGT wrote:
but unfortunately the biggest holes are too small to allow the Ethernet cable to pass through :(


Small spade bit.