The networking rack in the library cabinet holds various electronic devices that support the house's network, entertainment systems, and smarthome functionality.
Hardware[]
The rack is a Tripp Lite 6U Wall Mount Rack Enclosure Server Cabinet that can be deployed in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. It has six "units" of capacity.
Rack Slots[]
Slot 1[]
Slot 1 is currently unoccupied
Slot 2[]
Slot 2 holds a power supply.
Slot 3[]
Slot 3 is currently unoccupied
Slot 4[]
Slot 4 holds the switch for supporting wired Ethernet connections.
Slot 5[]
Slot 5 holds a shelf for supporting smarthome hubs and surge protectors
Slot 6[]
Slot 6 is deliberately left open. Slot 5 provides extra space for connecting wires to and from the devices on the Slot 4 shelf, and for connecting fans to the top of the rack.