Jeff Geerling
I rackmounted my Mac Studio and M1 Mac mini so I can boot macOS and Asahi Linux—at the same time.
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Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):
– MyElectronics.nl Mac Studio 3U rack mount: https://www.myelectronics.nl/us/mac-studio-rack-mount-19-inch-for-1-mac-studio-1-m.html
– MyElectronics.nl Mac mini 1U rack mount: https://www.myelectronics.nl/us/mac-mini-rackmount-kit-104427956.html
– MikroTik 10G desktop switch: https://amzn.to/3MRU4W2
– 3D printable rack mount for MikroTik switch: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4633711
– My mini rack under the desk (similar): https://amzn.to/38un4Es
– Symetrix Voice Processor: https://amzn.to/3a2EZCH
– Behringer U-PHORIA USB Audio interface: https://amzn.to/3MYQw4j
– ADJ Rack Power Bar with USB: https://amzn.to/3LVYCcT
– Brushed 1U cable passthrough: https://amzn.to/3wXJLct
– Uptime Lab’s scalable Mac mini stand for dense rackmounting: https://uplab.pro/2021/06/scalable-mac-mini-stand/
– MacStadium Data Center Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUyTeGKzQlA
Contents:
00:00 – Rackmount Macs?
02:22 – Mac Studio rack mount overview
03:16 – Rack ’em up!
06:18 – Review, minor gripes
07:29 – Should you rack your Mac?