I am uncertain where best to put my equipment:
(In particular, I would like input on the vibration question further down)
- Server with * 4x 18TB WD Ultrastar DC HC555 HDDs, inside Fractal Define 7 case
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max – 16 PoE Switch, 16-porte PoE++
- ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit RNUC14RVSU900002I M – Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- APC Back-UPS Pro 900 UPS. (need bigger one with more capacity long-term)
For your reference, I live in denmark.
I do not have space inside the house to put the equipment - maybe as an "nothing-else-works" solution, but I would prefer not having to do that.
I have a small insulated tool-shack where we store tools and our freezer. It is under the same roof as the house, with the carport in between the house and the shack. I do not believe I have ever seen condensation inside it, in the summer it stays pleasantly cool (definitely cooler than the house) and in the winter it probably is a bit warmer than the outside, but I can't be sure about exact temperatures. My guess is at most temperature drops to freezing, but I believe it stays slightly above even that. Could easily be wrong though, unfortunately I have no concrete data.
Above the ceiling and below the actual roof is a bit of attic or crawlspace (in the center I can almost stand upright). Towards the sides you can look towards the outside, so it is not completely insulated. There is rockwool on the ceiling to insulate the house. I do not believe condensation here is an issue either, though I am far less certain than with the tool-shack.
The potential issue with the tool-shack is vibration. The tool shack is a light wood construction (though isolated and with concrete floor) so the opening/slamming shut will probably lead to some vibrations. There is also a fairly solid metal "bookshelf"/rack, where I am considering putting the equipment on top. But it is also used for generic (food) storage, so I am concerned about vibrations from adding/removing items from that, or even just accidentally bumping into it.
Chat-GPT claims vibration is likely not an issue, but I would like further opinions.
I am concerned that the walls of the tool-shack are too flimsy to support wall-mounting the equipment. And there is no real available floor space, unless I severely restrict/relocate other storage in the shack. I'm not saying its impossible, but it would lead to other drawbacks (which might be worth it, if that's the only solution that keeps equipment safe)
I am also considering building a completely isolated enclosure (two layers of wood panels with rockwool or similar in between) and adding ventilation. Could place this either outside or in the attic/crawlspace. I do not intend to build an isolated enclosure for use in the tool shack, that would only make things worse I believe. My plan was, if anything, to put the equipment on top of the metal shelving in the tool-shack.
Thanks for any input
(In particular, I would like input on the vibration question further down)
- Server with * 4x 18TB WD Ultrastar DC HC555 HDDs, inside Fractal Define 7 case
- Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max – 16 PoE Switch, 16-porte PoE++
- ASUS NUC 14 Pro+ Kit RNUC14RVSU900002I M – Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
- APC Back-UPS Pro 900 UPS. (need bigger one with more capacity long-term)
For your reference, I live in denmark.
I do not have space inside the house to put the equipment - maybe as an "nothing-else-works" solution, but I would prefer not having to do that.
I have a small insulated tool-shack where we store tools and our freezer. It is under the same roof as the house, with the carport in between the house and the shack. I do not believe I have ever seen condensation inside it, in the summer it stays pleasantly cool (definitely cooler than the house) and in the winter it probably is a bit warmer than the outside, but I can't be sure about exact temperatures. My guess is at most temperature drops to freezing, but I believe it stays slightly above even that. Could easily be wrong though, unfortunately I have no concrete data.
Above the ceiling and below the actual roof is a bit of attic or crawlspace (in the center I can almost stand upright). Towards the sides you can look towards the outside, so it is not completely insulated. There is rockwool on the ceiling to insulate the house. I do not believe condensation here is an issue either, though I am far less certain than with the tool-shack.
The potential issue with the tool-shack is vibration. The tool shack is a light wood construction (though isolated and with concrete floor) so the opening/slamming shut will probably lead to some vibrations. There is also a fairly solid metal "bookshelf"/rack, where I am considering putting the equipment on top. But it is also used for generic (food) storage, so I am concerned about vibrations from adding/removing items from that, or even just accidentally bumping into it.
Chat-GPT claims vibration is likely not an issue, but I would like further opinions.
I am concerned that the walls of the tool-shack are too flimsy to support wall-mounting the equipment. And there is no real available floor space, unless I severely restrict/relocate other storage in the shack. I'm not saying its impossible, but it would lead to other drawbacks (which might be worth it, if that's the only solution that keeps equipment safe)
I am also considering building a completely isolated enclosure (two layers of wood panels with rockwool or similar in between) and adding ventilation. Could place this either outside or in the attic/crawlspace. I do not intend to build an isolated enclosure for use in the tool shack, that would only make things worse I believe. My plan was, if anything, to put the equipment on top of the metal shelving in the tool-shack.
Thanks for any input
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