I have enough gear that would mount in a 19-inch rack that it may be time to consider getting one.

On the 19-inch-with-ears side, I have a patch panel, 2 switches, and 2 servers - although one server frustrated @nivex today by not booting well, and the other server should be retired ... it has a floppy drive, folks, it should be retired.

Any suggestions or useful tips out there? Maybe @rey ?

@nethope @nivex racks are nice, i like them

whatcha looking to know about?

@rey @nivex Should I avoid or go with Brand X, avoid or go with Retailer Y? I've never done this outside of $work where there was always a history of "we get this one for that environment" (no choices on my part).

I've built a rack for $work in a floor-length dress (with pockets, thank goodness) using a Leatherman Micra because that's what I had on me that day (I do not leave home without some tools). But I've never picked one for home so I'm at a loss there.

@nivex @rey And I'd prefer not to pay as much as $work on racks! The metal shelves do the job for all except the patch panel. (But patch panels are essential. So is cable management.)

@nethope @nivex honestly idk... i've only bought one, and it was for the network at the house. :< it was also a shallow wall-mount thing.

clip-in nuts: good
hinged: ehh maybe
if wall-mounting, firmly attach some plywood to the wall, then attach the rack to that