Let's try this again, but WITHOUT the sponsorship. There's building a MINI SERVER RACK and then there's beating Raid Owl in the mini server rack build challenge. Let's see if I can do both. 📦 Mini Server Rack Parts List 📦 - DeskPi RackMate T1: https://amzn.to/3zVZk9w - DeskPi Rackmate Shelves: https://amzn.to/4di9gIZ - Protectli VP1210: https://amzn.to/4bWEyUF - Beelink EQ13: https://amzn.to/3Wfu9gR - RealHD 2.5G Switch: https://amzn.to/46gA3TG - Tenda 2.5G Switch (won't fit in rack but dual SFP+): https://amzn.to/3SlShx4 - PiKVM: https://pikvm.org/ - Axe Effect by Craft Computing: https://www.craftcomputing.com/product/axe-effect-temperature-sensor-beta-/1?cs=true&cst=custom - EZCOO KVM: https://amzn.to/3WgjO4u - 120mm USB Ran: https://amzn.to/3YhsIRL - Noctua 5V 120mm fan: https://amzn.to/46kFS2c - Rii X8 Mini Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3WkQmtY - USB to SATA adapter: https://amzn.to/46gWWGu - 12" HDMI Cables: https://amzn.to/3LBT3T3 - SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm): https://amzn.to/3Skj9hh - Cable Organizer Box: https://amzn.to/3ylG4BP - Cable clips: https://amzn.to/3WkFYSW - 280W USB GaN III Charger: https://amzn.to/3LzF6Fl - Anker Surge Protector: https://amzn.to/3LzFvaP (Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.) Check out Raid Owl's build here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJUDhQ7s9HM Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/technotim Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6 Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/technotim Become a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join Merch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.live/shop Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gear Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord 2nd channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Technically-Tim 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Mini Server Rack 02:48 - Network Firewall 04:24 - Cooling 04:56 - Networking 05:40 - Compute & Clients 07:35 - Servers 08:44 - Mini ITX Cluster ARM Board 10:01 - Retro Gaming & More 11:17 - DietPi & PiOS 11:31 - 4 Port KVM 11:49 - KVM over IP 13:53 - Dual Monitors (and Dashboards) 15:23 - Monitor Arm 15:45 - Temperature Monitoring 16:42 - My Thoughts & Regrets Thank you for watching!

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