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Looking for a good Rack Mount Router (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by OddlyDoddly@alien.top to c/homelab@selfhosted.forum

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I'm looking for a router for my new rack, and need some recommendations. None of my current systems use 10G ethernet yet, only 1G, so I suppose a 1G router will suffice. Can I get a decent rack mount router (I do not care about having wifi on it or it being new) for around or under $200 USD? Any recommendations?

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[–] mpopgun@alien.top 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I virtualized my router...opnsense. Just runs in proxmox with all my other vms. Have you explored that option?

[–] MyDarkFire@alien.top 2 points 10 months ago

The downside of this is more wife/family use and appeal if the server goes down. One thing goes south while I'm not there and my family would murder me.

[–] cjchico@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Dell R240 or R230 with OPNsense would be a great option.

[–] OkBandicoot2958@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cisco rv345. Those are cheap used, and give you a ton of customization options in software, and are rack mountable.

[–] diffraa@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Got a friend with a 3d printer? You can make anything rackmount if you try hard enough :)

[–] walden@sub.wetshaving.social 1 points 10 months ago

I have an RB5009 rack mounted and I like it. Only buy mikrotik if you are open to a steep learning curve, though.

[–] AJL42@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

You could likely find a Ubiquiti UDM pro on eBay for around or just under $200. It has a small amount of 10g connectivity and a built-in 8 port gigabit switch, and a really nice web-based user UI.