Laptop rack?

[theschles]

Hi folks,

I'm setting up a Kubernetes cluster by repurposing a bunch of old laptops. I've been wondering how to rack the laptops, and then Youtube's algorithm suggested I view KellerLab's Homeracker video.

Will Homeracker be strong enough to rack a bunch of laptops side-by-side? I'm thinking for maximum airflow purposes that I should rack the laptops with the screen open the full 180 degrees. Thoughts?

• Phil

[kellervater]

My educated guess would be: It depends!

On a 10" rack I don't see stability issues.
But it really depends: how many laptops are we talking (total weight)?

[m4recek]

You want to position them upright with the screen open so the hot air has somewhere to go. The absolute best is to remove the screen altogether, it is trapping A LOT of heat.

[theschles]

You want to position them upright with the screen open so the hot air has somewhere to go. The absolute best is to remove the screen altogether, it is trapping A LOT of heat.

Two comments:

1. Duplo blocks! That's awesome. I think I might have some around here somewhere

2. I'm not determined enough yet to perform the necessary surgery to remove the screens.

[kellervater]

You want to position them upright with the screen open so the hot air has somewhere to go. The absolute best is to remove the screen altogether, it is trapping A LOT of heat.

this is just awesome 🤩