Hager technical control center or server cabinet?

a) take a switch with PoE directly, for the reasons mentioned. Saves cable clutter and possibly some power

b) take a 19" cabinet and have the network cables connected to keystones, then you are flexible. However, if it should only remain with such a small patch panel and only one equally small (!) switch, you can do it that way. There are, for example, elegant PoE switches from Netgear that easily fit directly under the small patch panel (and horizontally, not as a click version like in the picture)

If it gets bigger: always remember that the devices - even if they physically fit in there - produce heat. Distribution cabinets are not designed for sufficient ventilation for all kinds of IT equipment. You can, however, install fans even in the smallest 19" racks. In most houses I have technically supported so far, either the hot water tank or washing machine/dryer is located in the technical room. The combination is already bad in the long run, but if the heat also builds up in the cabinet, it does not get any better. Furthermore, the whole setup is simply cleaner than, for example, in the picture from ntsa86.

So currently I have planned 18 LAN connections. That only leaves the 24 switch, right? At the moment I would still install the router and the Synology to the switch. Although I can definitely imagine that with all the cables and network connections it can quickly get cramped and warm.

That is clearly "if it increases"... do yourself a favor and take a small rack. 6-8 U should be enough, although you can always use more space

That is definitely "in case it gets bigger"... do yourself a favor and take a small rack. 6-8 U should be enough, although you can always need more space

I would also prefer 8U as certainly some shelves for "non-19" devices should be considered (FritzBox etc.). Then you will need more than 1U per shelf. A power strip is worthwhile in my opinion starting from three devices that need power.

19" in 8U purchased on your own in some quality approximately €100-140 (or more )

In 8U you can also, "in an emergency," fit a normal NAS (behind the switch and patch panel), if the cabinet is at least 450mm deep. If you take an even deeper cabinet, 19" NAS can also fit. Even a bit more elegant

Then a SAT wiring in 19" can also fit. Then you don't have the "ugly stuff" stuck on the wall on some metal plate

Mount it at a suitable height where you can reach without a ladder but possibly still fit cabinets underneath. Let the electrician install MetzConnect (Keystone) modules on it. The empty 19" module carriers cost only about 30 euros. About €5 per module (of course possibly a bit more from the electrician).

Buy the module carrier only after the electrician has told you the exact type designation (of the modules). There are different modules that do not fit each other in the different module carriers! (Keystone or proprietary BTR MetzConnect) Recognizable by black plastic clips (Keystone) or metal clips = proprietary BTR MetzConnect.

Thank you very much for the great tips. Then it will be the server cabinet. Thank you all

Hello everyone, I have to revisit the whole topic. As I said, I want to house all my equipment later in a server cabinet. The electrician has equipped the installation cables with keystone modules and "terminated" them in the basement in the actual "cabinet". At the moment, there are a total of 11.

My plan would now be to initially connect the loose keystone modules with a 19" patch panel distribution field. From there, it goes to the switch. Is that correct? Do I need to pay attention to anything special there?

Now the question arises about the "right" switch. Mostly, our semi-detached house has simple LAN sockets for PC, TV, PlayStation, etc. In addition, I have planned a total of three access points (probably from Unifi) and one camera. My Diskstation should also find a place in the cabinet itself.

So, currently, four of the 11 ports would need POE, right? Should you then immediately go for a 16-port POE switch, or would that be "money thrown away," since the other devices probably never need it.

The Unifi switches are supposed to be very good and probably harmonize perfectly with the access points. Do you have any tips for me regarding this? An unmanaged switch is probably sufficient for a private user, or should one rather go for a Web-Smart switch?

My problem is, I neither want to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut nor save money in the wrong place. Maybe some of you can still give me a few helpful tips.

Thanks in advance :)