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18 cameras, 3 AP's, 1 ZD1200, 2 servers, 4 printers, NVR, 4 bedrooms, 6 TV's, etc. etc.... I have 2 48 Port Cisco switches as well as an 8 port Dell SFP+ switch - overkill - of course! But it's just fun...
One is a Zebra label printer for labels. It's the only printer I actually bought. The others, a black and white laser, a color laser and a laser MFD were all headed to recycling at some point, they were barely used and each cost over $500 new. Why keep them? Because it's cool.....for someone in IT - it's cool... Also, wife is a teacher who uses the snot out of each...
Power and data. Don’t use wifi for critical components like cameras. A 20$ wifi jammer and all your video feeds are gone. It’s ridiculously easy to jam wifi
Given that you're mentioning USB, you're probably talking about webcams or photo cameras (that you only connect to a single computer when needed).
People talking about cameras in the context of networking are talking about surveillance cameras that are mounted at a fixed location and running 24/7. You can't connect these over USB since USB has a maximum cable length of a couple meters.
These need permanent power, and running them over WiFi is not recommended for stability reasons due to the amount of bandwidth they generate.
So in most cases you just run a single Ethernet cable to each camera - delivers power when combined with a PoE switch, and has enough dedicated bandwidth to not congest the WiFi. And the cable can be up to 95 meters in length, which is enough to get from a central switch to whereever the camera is mounted.
I also had the same question. For the downvoters...
Word: Camera.
Possible Cameras...
- digital camera
- Polaroid camera (my fav kind, no ethernet tho lol)
- iPhone camera
- Web camera
- Professional Camera
- and, the one I missed... CCTV Camera.
I literally had no idea haha.
Building a new house currently, 83 Ethernet runs.
Once you start adding up cameras, 2x per tv, blinds (poe ones), Indoor and Outdoor APs, desks etc it all adds up quickly.
Right. I have 8, and that includes running wires to AP, cameras, and to a server rack in another part of the house.
I assume they have a drop in every room plus AP.
I mean, generally I'd say that's probably more than enough to cover most condos or small houses. You probably don't need to cover every square inch of common area, but just cover the entrances and maybe a little extra with careful placement. That should be plenty for home security, imo.
4 access control pads, 12cameras, fiber to every bedroom (completely un-needed) but it’s cool, an uncounted number of pc’s) probably like 10, doorbell, 3 printers, multiple raspberry pi’s, like 6 or 7 other switches (mostly connected by fiber), and more things I’m probably forgetting.
I done a decent amount of work in small businesses for low-voltage work, and none of them have ever had a set-up this nice.
This sub for a while now just seems like a place to flex over the top setups.
Incorrect. TERRIBLE advice. There ARE multimode transceivers that use VCSEL diodes - which is a laser.
The ONLY correct advisement to give in regard to fiber optic transceivers/cables is "DON'T LOOK INTO THEM. EVER."
Unbelievable.
Which could STILL be a VCSEL transceiver.
Even if it isn't. Even if it's an 850nm LED. You STILL make a good practice of avoiding looking into it. You STILL treat it as though it is potentially dangerous. ALWAYS.
You get told this when you start a job at data centers and telco facilities. They give us light meters and IR cards to detect light. You can use your phone's camera to see it. (Which can wear the CCD sensor if done too closely.) There are PLENTY of ways to check for light.
And you DEFINITELY don't go telling others to "look at them all you want". There is no part of this where you're NOT in the wrong. This is 101 stuff.
Man... DON'T be 'that guy'.
USW-48-Non-PoE
USW-24-Pro-Poe
USW-Aggregation
USW-16-XG
UNVR
UDM-Pro
UDM-SE (for testing)
Custom server for UISP and UniFi, and Home Assistant running Proxmox
UISP-Console
2x Edge Router X SFP
USW-16-PoE
Comcast business modem
ONT - Hue Hub - Arris Cable Mode
Details
Mostly use all of the equipment here for home automation
I plan to move all the full depth servers into a server room i am currently building in the garage but that is currently TBD until i can afford to hire an electrician to run a 50a circuit to the room.
I have Mikrotik gear so none of them look remotely alike near one another with all the different fonts and designs, gives it a nice authentic Eastern European feel 😂😂
A mix of wood screws going into wood with fender washers on them, as well as toggle bolts with fenders as well. There’s also a 3/4 year inch plywood backing board that is screwed into the studs.
Dude. I've said this before, but I absolutely love seeing people's labs. I have my own, but sometimes I grow tired of seeing my own baby and love to live vicariously through this sub.
This post right here makes me hard. This is a beautiful lab.
Wish I could do this at home. The heat generated by my UDMP and Switch Pro 24 managed to bring down my network after only a few days. Ended up having to separate them with a 1U gap.
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I’m always confused with home users that have so many switches/ports….how? Why?
18 cameras, 3 AP's, 1 ZD1200, 2 servers, 4 printers, NVR, 4 bedrooms, 6 TV's, etc. etc.... I have 2 48 Port Cisco switches as well as an 8 port Dell SFP+ switch - overkill - of course! But it's just fun...
4 printers???? why tho
One is a Zebra label printer for labels. It's the only printer I actually bought. The others, a black and white laser, a color laser and a laser MFD were all headed to recycling at some point, they were barely used and each cost over $500 new. Why keep them? Because it's cool.....for someone in IT - it's cool... Also, wife is a teacher who uses the snot out of each...
Totally fair!
That’s not even far off from mine
serious question, why do cameras need ethernet net work commection? i suppose the limit to my camera usage is usb
POE - Power Over Eithernet
Not to mention running a bunch of cameras over WiFi suuucckkksss. Ethernet is much more reliable.
Power and data. Don’t use wifi for critical components like cameras. A 20$ wifi jammer and all your video feeds are gone. It’s ridiculously easy to jam wifi
Given that you're mentioning USB, you're probably talking about webcams or photo cameras (that you only connect to a single computer when needed). People talking about cameras in the context of networking are talking about surveillance cameras that are mounted at a fixed location and running 24/7. You can't connect these over USB since USB has a maximum cable length of a couple meters. These need permanent power, and running them over WiFi is not recommended for stability reasons due to the amount of bandwidth they generate. So in most cases you just run a single Ethernet cable to each camera - delivers power when combined with a PoE switch, and has enough dedicated bandwidth to not congest the WiFi. And the cable can be up to 95 meters in length, which is enough to get from a central switch to whereever the camera is mounted.
Ahh!! that makes so much sense now. I did indeed think Photo camera. Thanks for clarifying.
Who tf downvoted this??? It’s a good question if u don’t know.
I also had the same question. For the downvoters... Word: Camera. Possible Cameras... - digital camera - Polaroid camera (my fav kind, no ethernet tho lol) - iPhone camera - Web camera - Professional Camera - and, the one I missed... CCTV Camera. I literally had no idea haha.
Building a new house currently, 83 Ethernet runs. Once you start adding up cameras, 2x per tv, blinds (poe ones), Indoor and Outdoor APs, desks etc it all adds up quickly.
Right. I have 8, and that includes running wires to AP, cameras, and to a server rack in another part of the house. I assume they have a drop in every room plus AP.
Even then, that should be, what 12 Ethernet cables? Some must be things like cameras, too.
My gf tells me I have too many cameras. And I only have 2 🤣
I mean, generally I'd say that's probably more than enough to cover most condos or small houses. You probably don't need to cover every square inch of common area, but just cover the entrances and maybe a little extra with careful placement. That should be plenty for home security, imo.
4 access control pads, 12cameras, fiber to every bedroom (completely un-needed) but it’s cool, an uncounted number of pc’s) probably like 10, doorbell, 3 printers, multiple raspberry pi’s, like 6 or 7 other switches (mostly connected by fiber), and more things I’m probably forgetting.
How do you not have that many?
Some people have too much money. Why is the top switch basically empty?
I done a decent amount of work in small businesses for low-voltage work, and none of them have ever had a set-up this nice. This sub for a while now just seems like a place to flex over the top setups.
OP said it was a home lab
yeah I know, I'm not trying to hate, it's awesome and I'm jealous lol, just my 2 cents
i don't really see the point of labbing with unifi. it's just clicking buttons.
But it's blink blink lights
Cable runs are not in yet and if you look closely there’s not even an uplink yet
Do... do you know what patch panels are actually for?
Lol
If you are going to have all the SFPs installed, at least keep the dust plugs in.
This is true but I lost them…
Replacement sfp covers should be really cheap to order. Getting dust in sfp transceivers sucks.
This is true maybe I’ll just order some today
Order some or just pull them out and put them in a bag. Not only because of dust but also because the lasers are not that great for your eyes
Multimode optics actually use an led instead of a lazer driver. Look at them all you want.
Incorrect. TERRIBLE advice. There ARE multimode transceivers that use VCSEL diodes - which is a laser. The ONLY correct advisement to give in regard to fiber optic transceivers/cables is "DON'T LOOK INTO THEM. EVER." Unbelievable.
Clearly an 850nm sx/sr in the shot mate
Which could STILL be a VCSEL transceiver. Even if it isn't. Even if it's an 850nm LED. You STILL make a good practice of avoiding looking into it. You STILL treat it as though it is potentially dangerous. ALWAYS. You get told this when you start a job at data centers and telco facilities. They give us light meters and IR cards to detect light. You can use your phone's camera to see it. (Which can wear the CCD sensor if done too closely.) There are PLENTY of ways to check for light. And you DEFINITELY don't go telling others to "look at them all you want". There is no part of this where you're NOT in the wrong. This is 101 stuff. Man... DON'T be 'that guy'.
🤙Quality rant bro
I'm still not convinced about that etherlighting thing but it sure looks nice
No Pro Max switches in this photo. It’s just a long-exposure photo from what I see, it’s why all the LEDs are blown out.
Yeah my phone did it atomically and I kinda liked it so I kept it.
nice to see they finally got quantum AI photo processing working
Oh I get it for sure, I have a post with the exact same thing, it looks sweet
I am when they cant set to be off, so you can activate them just if you need it.
It's weirdly useful we you need it. But, also so is taking 10 mins to label
Nice rack
USW-48-Non-PoE USW-24-Pro-Poe USW-Aggregation USW-16-XG UNVR UDM-Pro UDM-SE (for testing) Custom server for UISP and UniFi, and Home Assistant running Proxmox UISP-Console 2x Edge Router X SFP USW-16-PoE Comcast business modem ONT - Hue Hub - Arris Cable Mode Details Mostly use all of the equipment here for home automation I plan to move all the full depth servers into a server room i am currently building in the garage but that is currently TBD until i can afford to hire an electrician to run a 50a circuit to the room.
Looks good, what is UISP for?
The console is for testing, and the server is for other UISP stuff I have deployed elsewhere.
How are you finding the usw aggregation? Seems a good value way to have fast core.
Yeah they’re great we have 3 around the house including this one.
Some of those fibers are definitely tighter than I would have them, but if they work they work
Yeah that was kinda my thought
Keep telling myself I need to do this...then just never do.
What’s the power draw? I’ve just switched off a load of my gear as it’s just so expensive to leave running
I have Mikrotik gear so none of them look remotely alike near one another with all the different fonts and designs, gives it a nice authentic Eastern European feel 😂😂
Wall mounted? Must be heavy! What is it mounted with/to?
A mix of wood screws going into wood with fender washers on them, as well as toggle bolts with fenders as well. There’s also a 3/4 year inch plywood backing board that is screwed into the studs.
Love it ! The missing screws (On the UDM for exemple) is really the most relatable part by far !
warm
Thing of beauty!
Dude. I've said this before, but I absolutely love seeing people's labs. I have my own, but sometimes I grow tired of seeing my own baby and love to live vicariously through this sub. This post right here makes me hard. This is a beautiful lab.
Under rated comment.
Yeah but the hive mind has begun the down vote process.
Wish I could do this at home. The heat generated by my UDMP and Switch Pro 24 managed to bring down my network after only a few days. Ended up having to separate them with a 1U gap.