About Us
Review The Rack is an educational website dedicated to explaining server racks and network hardware in plain English: rack sizes, enclosures, cooling, power planning, cable management, and homelab builds.
Our mission
Server rooms, closets, and homelabs run on decisions — what size rack to buy, how to keep it cool, how to power it safely — that are usually explained in jargon or buried in spec sheets. Our mission is to close that gap: publish clear, honest, practical guides that any reader can follow, whether they are setting up their first wall-mount bracket or planning a small IT room.
We do not sell hardware, we do not install racks, and we do not provide personalized engineering advice. We educate.
What we publish
- Rack basics: what a rack unit (U) is, how to choose a rack size, rack depth, and the full buying checklist.
- Cabinets & enclosures: open-frame vs. enclosed, wall-mount vs. floor-standing, cabinet features, and security locks.
- Cooling & airflow: how rack cooling works, fan trays, hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts for small rooms, and cooling trends.
- Power & PDUs: PDU types, how to size PDU power, UPS backup for racks, and smart PDU features.
- Cable management: fundamentals, patch panels, labeling systems, and routing hardware.
- Homelab setups: starter guides, quiet builds, rack placement, and budget strategies.
Every article is written to answer a real reader’s question, with illustrative examples and direct language.
About the author
Nathan Wells is the author of Review The Rack. He writes about server racks and network hardware — sizing, cooling, power, and setup guides for homelabs and small IT rooms.
Nathan does not represent any hardware vendor. His articles reflect independent research and the goal of helping readers understand their options, not promoting any particular product. This site provides general information only and is not affiliated with any hardware vendor.
Editorial independence
This site publishes no sponsored content and no paid reviews. We currently use no affiliate links: when we discuss a type of hardware, we do so for its educational value, not because we earn a commission. If that ever changes, we will say so clearly and visibly on every affected page, as required by our Editorial Policy.
Who we serve
We write for homelab builders, small-business IT staff, and anyone setting up network or server gear in a real room. If you spot an error, an outdated fact, or a topic we should cover, email us at info@reviewtherack.com or visit our contact page.