building my V2 closed server rack that inspired by https://forums.servethehome.com/ind...ctor-rack-a-k-a-the-silent-of-the-racks.5964/...
My first build V1 that has been running since 2013 , will replace Ikea lackrack ( bending feet due on heavy load)
My on going building V2 will replace current V1 on living room, the server rack must be blended easily.
60% progress.. , need inner parts,new pwm fans controlled by temp sensors with arduino + delta fans, sound damper, and door handles on fake front door.
main parts:
* 2 of sektion modular Kitchen base Cabinet SEKTION Base cabinet for sink - white, Grimslöv off-white - IKEA .
* Ikea Caster (cheaper than Lowes or Home Depot ) RILL Caster - IKEA
* Get as many free nuts and bolts from Ikea . I mean this since buying these from local shop would cost up to $10 total. I regretted not getting many nuts and bolts .....
* open-frame server rack 14-15U with full-width( not usable space) minimally 21" : when you DO need air intake on both side, or maximal is 22.5" width; this is the maximum Sektion inner width
the hard part is to get suitable open-frame server rack..
update with on going sound damper and exhaust fans with fan controller/mqtt prototype:
sound damper installation, not fully finished.
fan backplate with arduino controller/mqtt ( needs to add sound damper)
back view with fan backplate closed.
update on July 19th,
my trusty rack environment controller, progress is 80%.
This the main brain to controll fans speeds based on Temperature and Humidity including maintaining MQTT connection, execute command ( I invoke commands) from MQTT broker, and send warning/critical via MQTT broker and loud piezo buzzer (need to add some code).
on a duration, this brain send mqtt update msgs to broker ( basically a subscriber will monitor these and update to whatever current apss, openhab anyone?):
HA/RACK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allfans/RPM 1050,1080,1230,1350,1140,1260
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allfans/CONF/name UPPER_LEFT,UPPER_MID,UPPER_RIGHT,LOWER_LEFT,LOWER_MID,LOWER_RIGHT
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/SENSORS/temps 27.56,27.50,27.63,27.75,27.63,27.75
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/alltemps/CONF/name BACK_LOWER,BACK_UPPER,FRONT_LOWER,FRONT_UPPER,AMBIENT,EXHAUST
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/SENSORS/humids 47.30,50.10
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allhumids/CONF/name FRONT_HUMID,BACK_HUMID
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/STATUS/local OK,OK,OK,OK,OK
HA/WINK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
HA/RACK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
* ignore WINK1 update, this is my rooted winkhub with MQTT functionality added.
I plan to add a simple watcher (arduino mini) to monitor this main brain is running or dead).
this is needed due on my experience, when power brick on my prev build was dead and did not realized very soon.
Rear/Back exhaust fans
Internal Rear door
Front side with external LCD Display
Front inside View
LCD Display of IP addresses
LCD Display of Rear Temperature
LCD Display of Front Temperature
LCD Display of Humidity
LCD Display of Rear Fan RPMs
LCD Display of Sensors, RPMs, Humidity, and Health status
<missing >
update at my new reply...
2nd update( with pictures: controller, monitor and installed UPS): https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-57743
3rd update (tweaking humdity and PWM trigger): https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-57892
4th update( testing and move running servers/machines to this new rack) : https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58070
5th update ( all is done, only two missing, 1U blank plates and fake handles) https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58164
6th update ( all is done, only missing 1U blank plates)
https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58435
99.9% DONE
My first build V1 that has been running since 2013 , will replace Ikea lackrack ( bending feet due on heavy load)
My on going building V2 will replace current V1 on living room, the server rack must be blended easily.
60% progress.. , need inner parts,new pwm fans controlled by temp sensors with arduino + delta fans, sound damper, and door handles on fake front door.
main parts:
* 2 of sektion modular Kitchen base Cabinet SEKTION Base cabinet for sink - white, Grimslöv off-white - IKEA .
* Ikea Caster (cheaper than Lowes or Home Depot ) RILL Caster - IKEA
* Get as many free nuts and bolts from Ikea . I mean this since buying these from local shop would cost up to $10 total. I regretted not getting many nuts and bolts .....
* open-frame server rack 14-15U with full-width( not usable space) minimally 21" : when you DO need air intake on both side, or maximal is 22.5" width; this is the maximum Sektion inner width
the hard part is to get suitable open-frame server rack..
update with on going sound damper and exhaust fans with fan controller/mqtt prototype:
sound damper installation, not fully finished.
fan backplate with arduino controller/mqtt ( needs to add sound damper)
back view with fan backplate closed.
update on July 19th,
my trusty rack environment controller, progress is 80%.
This the main brain to controll fans speeds based on Temperature and Humidity including maintaining MQTT connection, execute command ( I invoke commands) from MQTT broker, and send warning/critical via MQTT broker and loud piezo buzzer (need to add some code).
on a duration, this brain send mqtt update msgs to broker ( basically a subscriber will monitor these and update to whatever current apss, openhab anyone?):
HA/RACK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allfans/RPM 1050,1080,1230,1350,1140,1260
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allfans/CONF/name UPPER_LEFT,UPPER_MID,UPPER_RIGHT,LOWER_LEFT,LOWER_MID,LOWER_RIGHT
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/SENSORS/temps 27.56,27.50,27.63,27.75,27.63,27.75
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/alltemps/CONF/name BACK_LOWER,BACK_UPPER,FRONT_LOWER,FRONT_UPPER,AMBIENT,EXHAUST
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/SENSORS/humids 47.30,50.10
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/allhumids/CONF/name FRONT_HUMID,BACK_HUMID
HA/RACK1/UPDATE/STATUS/local OK,OK,OK,OK,OK
HA/WINK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
HA/RACK1/HEARTBEAT ALIVE
* ignore WINK1 update, this is my rooted winkhub with MQTT functionality added.
I plan to add a simple watcher (arduino mini) to monitor this main brain is running or dead).
this is needed due on my experience, when power brick on my prev build was dead and did not realized very soon.
Rear/Back exhaust fans
Internal Rear door
Front side with external LCD Display
Front inside View
LCD Display of IP addresses
LCD Display of Rear Temperature
LCD Display of Front Temperature
LCD Display of Humidity
LCD Display of Rear Fan RPMs
LCD Display of Sensors, RPMs, Humidity, and Health status
<missing >
update at my new reply...
2nd update( with pictures: controller, monitor and installed UPS): https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-57743
3rd update (tweaking humdity and PWM trigger): https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-57892
4th update( testing and move running servers/machines to this new rack) : https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58070
5th update ( all is done, only two missing, 1U blank plates and fake handles) https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58164
6th update ( all is done, only missing 1U blank plates)
https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/14u-ikea-closed-server-rack.6171/page-2#post-58435
99.9% DONE
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