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- [Community](#community)
- [Hardware](#hardware)
- [10" Mini Racks](#racks)
- [10" 3D-Printable Mini Racks](#printableracks)
- [PDUs](#pdus)
- [UPSes](#upses)
- [Patch Panels](#patch-panels)
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- [Flyht Pro Stage Rack 9,5" 6U Double Door](https://www.thomann.de/intl/flyht_pro_stage_rack_95_6u_double_door.htm) (Half-rack flight case, 6U – similar models also available, down to 2U)
- [DSIT 10" 15U Rack](https://www.redcorp.com/en/product/servers-racks-options/dsit/server-rack-15u-glass-door-black-312x310x752mm-wxdxh--ds10-3315/y3872053#)

### <a name="printableracks"></a>10" Mini Racks - 3D printable

There are a number of 10 inch / half-width rack options that can be 3d printed.

#### Fully 3D printed

Fully 3D printed mini racks require little or no components to build.

These are typically cheaper to build than designs with integration metal frames, but may be weaker and less durable.

- [Cube Rack - 10" inch Network Cabinet / Server Rack](https://www.printables.com/model/688952-cube-rack-10-inch-network-cabinet-server-rack)
- [10 inch server rack by McBig](https://www.printables.com/model/427461-10-inch-server-rack)
- [10 inch server rack M5 by Qwertymanzero](https://www.printables.com/model/1115636-10-inch-server-rack-m5)

#### Partialy 3D printed / supported with metal frame

3D Printed mini rack designs with an integrated metal frame offer better strength but require more components to build.

- [10 inch server rack by Jorge](https://www.printables.com/model/1003967-10-inch-server-rack)

### <a name="pdus"></a>PDUs (Power Distribution Units)

Every device in a rack needs power. If it's not provided by a PoE switch, it has to come from somewhere! A PDU, or Power Distribution Unit, takes one power source (usually AC wall power) and lets you plug multiple devices into it—whether through DC 12V adapters, USB-C, or AC outlets.
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