Wiring your home for multimedia? Dreaming about it? Even if you’re using an electrician to pull the CAT 5e cable, it’s worth getting involved in the design of the termination — the rack. The rack is the centralized point within the home where the wiring meets switches, router and so on. The rack will be around a lot longer than the electrician, and you need it to last. “Lasting” in this sense means future-proofing it — making sure it can handle your upgrades and technology changes down the road. I was recently involved in a project like this. This is what I learned.
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How to Plan a Server-Style Rack for Home Multimedia
Posted by: Patrick Nelson August 30, 2012 05:00 AMWiring your home for multimedia? Dreaming about it? Even if you’re using an electrician to pull the CAT 5e cable, it’s worth getting involved in the design of the termination — the rack. The rack is the centralized point within the home where the wiring meets switches, router and so on. The rack will be around a lot longer than the electrician, and you need it to last. “Lasting” in this sense means future-proofing it — making sure it can handle your upgrades and technology changes down the road. I was recently involved in a project like this. This is what I learned.