Mini Rack 004: Complete HomeLab - Proxmox, TrueNAS, Firewall, KVM, and of course RGB


Description: My goal was to create a complete HomeLab in a 10-inch rack with just 8U of space.
- 2.5 gigabit network backbone
- OPNSense gateway running on Protectli VP1210
- Beelink N200 mini-PC dual boot running Windows, Linux
- Beelink N200 mini-PC running Proxmox virtualized TrueNAS and SSD-backed storage
- PiKVM and an EZCOO switch for controlling all machines
- Remote access via Tailscale installed on PiKVM
- Multiple adjustable monitors with clamps
- "Keyboard"/"gamepad" for Retro Pi (running on an NVIDIA Jetson)
- Turing Pi2 with a NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi, and a Turing RK1
- Some Raspberry Pis, mostly to keep Jeff Geerling happy
- RGB lighting to make it faster

[📸 Mini Rack, HomeLab Stack - Mini Server Rack (video)](https://youtu.be/kGZa-81IDGY)

Full parts list (I earn for qualifying purchases...):

- [DeskPi RackMate T1](https://amzn.to/3zVZk9w)
- [DeskPi Rackmate Shelves](https://amzn.to/4di9gIZ)
- [Protectli VP1210](https://amzn.to/4bWEyUF)
- [Beelink EQ13 N200 Mini PC](https://amzn.to/3Wfu9gR)
- [RealHD 2.5G Switch](https://amzn.to/46gA3TG)
- [Tenda 2.5G Switch (won't fit in rack with standard shelf but could print one - dual SFP+)](https://amzn.to/3SlShx4)
- [PiKVM](https://pikvm.org/)
- [Axe Effect by Craft Computing](https://www.craftcomputing.com/product/axe-effect-temperature-sensor-beta-/1?cs=true&cst=custom)
- [EZCOO KVM](https://amzn.to/3WgjO4u)
- [120mm USB Fan](https://amzn.to/3YhsIRL)
- [Noctua 5V 120mm fan](https://amzn.to/46kFS2c)
- [Rii X8 Mini Keyboard](https://amzn.to/3WkQmtY)
- [USB to SATA adapter](https://amzn.to/46gWWGu)
- [12" HDMI Cables](https://amzn.to/3LBT3T3)
- [SmallRig Monitor Clamp (Magic Arm)](https://amzn.to/3Skj9hh)
- [Cable Organizer Box](https://amzn.to/3ylG4BP)
- [ D-Ring Hooks for cable management (also works on full size racks)](https://amzn.to/4gTSIZZ)
- [Cable clips](https://amzn.to/3WkFYSW)
- [280W USB GaN III Charger](https://amzn.to/3LzF6Fl)
- [Anker Surge Protector](https://amzn.to/3LzFvaP)