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Description: I wanted to build a mini rack that could be picked up and transported with zero downtime. It has a UPS on the bottom that provides 3-4 hours of battery backup, can be recharged in 2 hours, and even has a DC solar input, so you can keep it running off a portable solar panel!
All the devices are powered via PoE, and ideally I will have everything hard-mounted for rugged durability (right now the Sherpa UPS is loose in the bottom, so if you shake it around like in a moving vehicle, it will likely fall out).
Full parts list (I earn for qualifying purchases...):
- DeskPi RackMate T0: $110
- LabStack Mini 2U Rackmount Kit (SendCutSend metal plate + 3D modules): $100 (approx)
- 2x Raspberry Pi 5 8GB: $160
- 1x Raspberry Pi 4 8GB: $75
- WisdPi PoE+ 5G HAT: $50
- HackerGadgets PoE+ NVMe HAT: $42
- Raspberry Pi PoE+ HAT: $20
- JetKVM: $69
- USB Keystone Passthrough: $8
- Cat6A Keystone Passthrough: $14
- USB-A to USB-A Jumper Cable: $9
- GigaPlus 10-port 2.5G PoE+ Switch: $99
- Pelopy Universal Rack Mount Brackets: $15
- Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC Power Bank: $187
- 60W GaN USB-C PD Charger: $28
- Monoprice Slimline Ethernet 6" 10 pack: $22
Total cost (brand new, not including tax/shipping): $1,008