Ikea Eket DIY 10" Rack (UK) [build showcase] · Issue #22 · geerlingguy/mini-rack
opened 07:07PM - 17 Jan 25 UTC
build showcase

### Description
The intention was to use this for the typical learning and playing about with Virtualisation, Containers etc. Main project in mind at the moment is to develop a self hosted container based game server management panel for hosting small servers with friends, in person LANs etc. The rack is fairly portable and should be nice and simple to move around. Goal was to have a single power cable and single network as the only connecting cables.
Reddit post with more info: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/18kgcl7/ive_joined_the_ikea_eket_10_rack_trend/)
### Rack contains
- Ikea Eket: [Link](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/eket-cabinet-white-stained-oak-effect-80428852/#content)
- Eket glass door: [Link](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/eket-glass-door-clear-glass-30428901/)
- Eket feet: [Link](https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/eket-leg-metal-70428904/)
- 6U rack rails: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00APFFNXO?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
- 10" 10 port patch lanel: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078WCLDCP?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1)
- 10 x Cat6 keystone couplers: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01GFWSSYQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
- 2 x TP Link Managed switch: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BVRK6L2V?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
- 3 x USB Gigabit NIC: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00YOKMKE6?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
- USB-C DC Barrel adapters: [Link](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BVHVXJ9V?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)
- 10" 6 way IEC PDU: [Link](https://datacabinetsdirect.co.uk/10-6-way-iec-detachable-power-distribution-box.html)
- 3 x 1u 10" shelves: [Link](https://www.network-cabs.co.uk/product/ad-tek-products-1u-10-inch-200mm-deep-mini-cabinet-shelf-369)
- Custom laser cut 3mm plywood faceplates
### Compute
3 x Lenovo m710q with each containing:
- i5-7500
- 32GB memory
- 1 x 480 SSD (Sata) (Boot)
- 1 x 512GB NVME (VMs and containers)
- Running Proxmox v8 in a cluster
### More Photos
Rear view

Showing the USB-C to DC barrel jack connectors for powering the switches

Showing the USB-C power bank providing power to the 2 network switches and the temeperature / humidty sensors

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dJOS
January 21, 2025, 8:31pm
2231
That’s awesome! I so need that for my comms gear!
:shrug:
I have a Bambu and love it, and will keep using it. And would likely still buy another one if this one broke irreparably. Not defending the companies practices in any way, though.
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dJOS
January 21, 2025, 10:14pm
2233
That’s fair enough, for many people, it’s a tool that they didn’t have access to before Bambu came along. Eg Zac.
I really admire what they’ve done for 3D printing, I just wish they wouldn’t treat us like idiots while trying to take away features and functions that came with the product from the get go. If their printers were locked down from day 1, there would be no uproar.
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I agree with that.
Honestly, I think it should be illegal to change the terms of conditions substantially after purchase. Feels very bait and switch like.
But such is life.
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dJOS
January 22, 2025, 10:38pm
2237
Yep, that is pretty much the consensus from most ppl now.
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dJOS
January 23, 2025, 8:32pm
2239
That’s awesome! I can’t wait till it gets put into the main code branches.
Different Wall-Layerheight for 3D Prints now Opensource! - YouTube
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dJOS
January 26, 2025, 8:15pm
2242
Nice! That could be very useful!
Comparing Adhesives For Gluing PETG Prints | Hackaday
dJOS
February 1, 2025, 12:26am
2245
Prusa CoreOne reviews are it, and it kills really really good. They just need a proper AMS style system to replace the MMU 3.
dJOS
February 1, 2025, 5:13am
2246
Almost finished the Saturn V.
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$1200 with no multifilament support in-box. Meh.
Looks like it works well though. And looks nice.
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...and I don't like fixed enclosures. Gives me claustrophobia just thinking about having to deal with a troublesome print inside. hhh!
And bed-slingers are 'the devil I know'
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danabw
February 1, 2025, 7:16pm
2249
Funny, that was my exact first thought. Impossible to use that printer locked up in that case like that.
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Don't knock it until you try it. I have a Creality K1C and am very happy with it. I still have the Elegoo Neptune X which is an Ender 5 clone. I upgraded it. It did not have the enclosure, but it does have the frame and the Z axis raises and lowers.
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