Plate holder completes this DIY network rack

I follow a lot of reddit subgroups which showcase network racks and I was tired of my setup where all the switches were all over the place and not organised.

So I did some research and purchased a kitchen bridging unit and rewired my whole set up.

Related: Never again let it all out. Make a discreet network cabinet.

The only unknown was how I was going to stack my switches until I remembered that we had a spare NYPLOCKAD that I can repurpose with a minor tweak.

IKEA items used:

• NYPLOCKAD plate holder, beech (Similar to OSTBIT)

Photo: IKEA.com

Other materials and tools:

• MDF 12mm + 2x screws

DIY network rack setup:

Screw a couple of pilot holes into each end and affix the MDF sheet so it stands upright.

I had the spare MDF piece lying around so no cost and £3 for the plate stand.

All in all, pretty pleased with DIY network rack.

~ by Sunil Chauhan