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[Solved] How can I make my small server less disruptive to housemates (for cleaning etc)?
(lemmy.world)
I have an SSD bay (left), an ARM computer (Center) and a plug board (right). They’re wired together as well as to the router above. The problem is that it’s hard to clean the floor.
Is there a way to improve the setup so it’s less obtrusive? Every time we move the stuff to clean the floor the server goes down and needs a reboot. It’s such a pain.
Edit: thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm going to swap the plug board for a double adapter. That way, they can be plugged in behind the locker leaving one less thing to deal with.
I'll either put the remaining stuff on the locker or else get a raised platform / stool for underneath.
Move it off the floor. To a shelf for instance
Find a little baby rack you can mount perhaps.
I just got a geekpi 4u mini rack 10 inch wide for my router, switch ONT and 2 drive NAS. That cleaned up so many cables.
maybe something like https://a.co/d/9eG6erY
A shelf + brackets will cost maybe $2 at Home Depot. You could (if you wanted) literally just have the shelf a foot off the floor, still under the table. Use drywall anchors.
I think that's the way to go. I'll replace the extension lead with a double adapter so the devices can be plugged straight in behind the locker. Then the other stuff can either go on a raised level or on the locker itself. Thanks.