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The Bradda: 8U network rack houses my production network equipment in the computer lab. This network rack lets the workstations in the lab to communicate and share resources – including the network attached storage (NAS) nodes within the Meayll: 8U data rack inside the server room, as well as access the internet.

I am currently upgrading the network equipment within this rack from NETGEAR to Teltonika and MikroTik equipment.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 (MR1100) has already been replaced with a Teltonika TRB501. I am looking to replace the NETGEAR (GS116UK) Unmanaged 16-Port Network Switch, and NETGEAR Orbi RBE771 Router (computer lab), and RBE770 Satellite (server room) with a couple of MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM. One in the computer lab, and the other in the server room. I will connect these together with network bridges.

NOTE: I have written down the RU (Rack Unit) position of a node or fixed asset in the rack – noting the height in rack units – starting from the bottom of the rack and counting upwards.

The rack

The 8U network rack is built around a Tecmojo 2-postdesktop server rack.

RU 8

• Tecmojo 19-inch 1U Rack Shelf (Depth: 8-inch)

NOTE: The purpose of this rack shelf is to protect the Teltonika TRB501 and its custom mount from accidental damage.

RU 7

• Tecmojo 1U Blank Panel: Vented

RU 6

• 19-inch 1U Custom Rack Mount for one Teltonika Gateway
  • Teltonika TRB501

NOTE: The Teltonika TRB501 is connected to a "Fullband FB4X4MINIDOME antenna" located on the Aerag: antenna array on top of the Jiass: network rack.

RU 5

• Tecmojo 1U Blank Panel: Vented

RU 4

• MikroTik CRS418-8P-8G-2S+RM

RU 3

• Tecmojo 1U Rack Mount Cable Management Panel with Brush

RU 2-1

• Tecmojo 2U Blank Panel: Vented