A kitchen cabinet becomes a network cabinet
Summary
An AKURUM wall cabinet brings together patch panel, router and cabling with cable openings, shelves and an active fan. The commercial equivalent started at over 150 US dollars. The house was wired according to TIA-568A.
Ideas
- Cables enter through openings at the top and bottom.
- Cut-outs in the shelves improve routing and airflow.
- A side fan removes warm air.
Insights
- Furniture conversions can organise homelabs cheaply but need planned cooling.
- Clean patch routes make later network changes easier.
Recommendations
- Measure temperatures with the door closed.
- Mount heavy devices securely on load-bearing surfaces.
References
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