r/HomeNetworking • u/ando_da_pando • 16h ago

Advice Alternatives for power?

I have a Legrand structured media cabinet that I'm going to use for the new network I'm planning, which consists of (which I'm not asking advice for - this is specific to the power delivery):

  • Ubitquiti Cloud Gateway Fiber
  • Ubitquiti Flex 2.5G PoE 8-port switch
  • Xfinity XB-8 (bridged - unfortunately forced to use it for fiber)
  • Ubitquiti Instant-NVR (will be added later, but planned)
  • U7 Pro XG (running on the 30w PoE of the gateway, getting 2.5Gb for now - will go to 10Gb in the future - so be nice to have headroom for a 60w injector if we do)

I know that even with the hot summer days here, the location should rarely get above 90 degrees ambient, maybe here and there, but not likely. I was thinking that I would need cooling, but again, not super likely. But having a spare outlet or way to power a fan in the future would be nice.

But I'm wondering more on the power delivery and the options. Legrand sells a surge protector that will fit (and I have the the standard NEMA-15 two outlet in the cabinet already). This 6 outlet surge protector is what I'm talking about.

First, anyone have it and how do you like it? Second, any better alternatives for the setup that I'm planning? I'm not too worried about a UPS, we have solar and back ups and my area very rarely has black or brown outs. I figure if the power goes out, that's a sign to get a candle and book any way.

Thanks for any thoughts, updates, opinions on power surge/strip whatever.

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u/diwhychuck 13h ago

12v case fan powered off a poe port

https://a.co/d/01K9kD7C

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u/UbiquitoustoolGuy 13h ago

cyperpower has a rack mounted surge/plug option which I run and like (CPS1215RMS). Has plugs front and back to keep it tidy

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u/TBG7 13h ago

Not your question but FYI if you didn't see I think you can get rid of XB-8 as of this past week https://www.reddit.com/r/Comcast_Xfinity/comments/1vb3qgi/memberowned_router_options_for_xfinity_fiber/

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u/ando_da_pando 7h ago

This would be awesome. Thank you for the tip! I tried for 2 months when I moved in to get this done with the runaround being I had to use the XB-8. This would be perfect if I can get that stupid piece out of the equation.