https://tube.blueben.net/videos/watch/ccf91bcc-90cb-4519-ae6c-60cd0d1ebc3e Mini racks are easy to fill with switches, mini PCs, and storage. The harder part is everything around that hardware. In this video, I test accessories for 10-inch mini racks, including cooling, power distribution, patch panels, rackmount displays, a network KVM, lighting, cable management, USB-C-to-DC adapters, tiny casters, and a compact UPS. Some of these products worked really well, some more limited than I expected, and a few showed where the mini-rack ecosystem still has room to improve. Some products were sent to me for testing, others I bought myself. This video is not sponsored, and none of the companies had any input into this video. 00:00 - The Mini Rack Accessory Problem 01:28 - DeskPi RackMate T2 12U 02:53 - Rack Screws and Mounting Hardware 04:03 - Tiny M4 Caster Upgrade 05:05 - A UPS That Actually Fits 08:02 - RGB Rack Lighting 09:07 - Shelves and Blank Panels 09:54 - Cooling a Mini Rack 12:05 - Patch Panel Options 13:09 - D-Series Front I/O 14:10 - GL.iNet Comet X Network KVM 17:56 - Rackmount Touchscreens 20:03 - AC Power and a 10-Inch PDU 21:12 - Cable Management 21:39 - USB-C Chargers 23:01 - Testing USB-C Power 23:34 - VFLEX USB-C-to-DC Power 24:53 - Adjustable USB-C-to-DC Cable 26:01 - DeskPi DC PDU 27:37 - Power over Ethernet 28:14 - Why One Power Standard Won't Work 28:47 - What Actually Worked Video Notes: https://technotim.com Amazon AFFILIATE LINKS DeskPi RackMate T2 12U mini rack: https://amzn.to/4w2vQOQ, D-ring hooks: https://amzn.to/45q2uyM, Velcrol: https://amzn.to/3TCAXrd, Short Cat6 patch cables: https://amzn.to/4pE6dlC, #10-32 rack screws: https://amzn.to/4bdXFvQ, SABRENT VOLTIK 252W USB-C/USB-A desktop charger with display: https://amzn.to/44RORrX, 8-inch 3-prong outlet saver extension cords: https://amzn.to/4wkGfGh, Werewolf VFLEX USB-C PD-to-DC kit: https://amzn.to/4yD3dtP, USB-C PD-to-barrel trigger cable kit: https://www.amazon.com/FARSENSE-Adapter-Trigger-Connector-Pressing/dp/B0FGV7SDCB?th=1&language=en_US&tag=technotim-20&channelId=1&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&plpRedirect=mhFallback, Klein Tools USB-A/USB-C power meter: https://amzn.to/4fDfRAA, UGREEN 100W USB-C to USB-C cables: https://amzn.to/4pJo5eT, UGREEN 240W USB-C cable with digital wattage display: https://amzn.to/4vPhFMI, GeeekPi DC PDU Lite seven-channel 0.5U power distribution unit: https://www.amazon.com/GeeekPi-Rack-Mount-Distribution-Rackmate-Cabinet/dp/B0DGFZVXF6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZVMWXWBQNYED&language=en_US&tag=technotim-20&channelId=1&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&plpRedirect=mhFallback, USB-C GaN charger: https://amzn.to/4yJJp82, Tripp Lite cloud-connected 600VA UPS: https://amzn.to/3RDlvuh, Tripp Lite no cloud 600VA 600VA UPS: https://amzn.to/4x2vrMS, ASUS USB-C monitor: https://amzn.to/4fk20A8, ZimaBoard 2: https://amzn.to/4x6Gd4Z, PoE-to-USB-C splitter: https://amzn.to/4pF0lsi, PoE-to-12V barrel power splitter: https://amzn.to/4gTNYX8, USB RGB COB LED strip: https://amzn.to/4wiXTdA, 12-port 10-inch blank keystone patch panel: https://amzn.to/4fUBKwm, Cat6 RJ45 keystone couplers: https://amzn.to/3RZWslk, GeeekPi 10-inch 1U seven-port D-series panel: https://amzn.to/4gUavDb, D-series USB-A/USB-C panel-mount modules: https://amzn.to/44RRQAF, USB-C coupler: https://amzn.to/45vunW4, USB-A to USB-C adapter: https://amzn.to/4h0YFHo, D-series HDMI panel-mount module: https://amzn.to/3TetPRV, DeskPi 9-inch 3U rack-mount touchscreen: https://amzn.to/3RDcAZY, DeskPi 10-inch 2U dual-fan cooling panel: https://amzn.to/4x9qD8Q, DeskPi 10-inch vented blank panels: https://amzn.to/44R5DaM, DeskPi 10-inch solid blank panels: https://amzn.to/4fqrjAI, DeskPi 10-inch 1U rack shelf: https://amzn.to/4x5nXZx, DeskPi 10-inch 0.5U rack shelf: https://amzn.to/3Trm8Yw, 0.5-inch M4 x 15 threaded stem casters: https://amzn.to/4wvpMiI, 3 x 3-inch rubber caster cups, 4-pack: https://amzn.to/4yzNgEK, 10-inch rack PDU with surge protection: https://amzn.to/3TnfRNv, NON-AFFILIATE LINKS DeskPi 7.84-inch 2U rack-mount touchscreen: https://deskpi.com/products/deskpi-7-84-inch-touch-screen-1280x400-tft-lcd-display-for-10-inch-2u-rack-rackmate-supports-installation-of-t0-t1-t2, GL.iNet Comet X quad-port remote KVM with PoE: https://www.gl-inet.com/en-us/products/gl-rm4pe, DeskPi 10-inch 1U quad-fan cooling panel: https://deskpi.com/products/deskpi-rackmate-accessories-10-inch-1u-quad-cooling-fan-panel, Merch Shop 🛍️: https://l.technotim.com/shop Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/technotim Sponsor me on GitHub: https://github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6 Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/technotim Become a YouTube member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.com/gear Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.com/discord 2nd channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TechnoTimTinkers (Affiliate links may be included in this description. 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