ᐅ Hager technical control unit or server cabinet?

The server has already been mentioned. Optionally, a standalone NVR can be used if you want more than what Synology offers.

If he attaches keystone modules to the cable ends, he can lay the cables beforehand and test them. You install the network cabinet, mount the blank panel, and snap in the keystones. You just need to agree on the required cable length in the utility room with the electrician in advance!

Usually, your router goes in here, along with a switch (size depending on ports, manufacturer, with or without PoE). If the switch doesn’t have PoE but your access points require PoE, one or more PoE injectors are needed. A NAS has already been mentioned, plus maybe small devices like a Raspberry Pi for Pi-hole or controller software, and a power strip (always plan with some extra capacity).

So, for my access points and the (future) outdoor cameras, POE would be an option. I am currently planning with a 24-port switch. Does it make sense to get the POE version right away, or only add modules to individual ports as needed?

According to the electrician, the Hager cabinet would be a double multimedia panel, which should be sufficient for now. The server cabinet alone, of course, offers more space.

I would go with PoE for everything right away, or at least half of the ports on the 24-port switch. It is simply more convenient than using injectors, especially if you are planning more than just 1–2 cameras, etc.

Here is an example to give you an idea of how much you can fit. The photo shows a cabinet from ABB. The media panel is smaller compared to the one from Hager.

Included:

• 12-port patch panel
• 12-port GbE switch (fanless)
• 9-port PoE switch (fanless)
• Ubiquiti CloudKey
• Ubiquiti USG
• LTE modem
• Power distributor ..

Basically, the USG was already one device too many.

My NAS and RPi units had to be installed elsewhere.

C.beckmann1986 schrieb:

So for my access points and the (future) outdoor cameras, POE would be an option. Currently, I am planning with a 24-port switch.

I wouldn’t hesitate at all and would go with a 19-inch rack...