Unifi Install and Cable Management

[@johnsonger4613]

Ahh... What joy it would be to work for a company that supplies the right length and color of patches & jacks to make the rack look nice and planned...

[@thattechiedazzy1662]

Love this kinda presentation. Different colors for cameras, data and AP. And nice loop near the cabinet. Look forward to part 2, Keep up the good work and vids.

[@ChristopherOdd]

I think this is my favourite style of video you make right now. Love it. Keep it up bro.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I love on the job videos I wish more people in my space would make them but it takes so damn long. Especially when you’re trying to get the job finished

[@fs483]

@@MactelecomNetworks I though of also doing install videos but like you said time is money and I mostly work alone. Setting up camera and talking while working is just too time consuming. I do both tech support, design and install both hardware and software alone. Adding recording is just way too much! Just want to get in and out quickly! Also question of privacy issues. My customers are not too keen on having their setups being visible. I myself don't like my private stuff on the web.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It does take a lot longer but thats what the people want to see. As for the privacy thing I ALWAYS get permission from the customer. If they do not want their site filmed we don't

[@robertreeder2471]

I have learned a lot from watching your videos. I am working on getting a Unifi network setup in my house. Keep up the Awesome work man!!

[@matheaumichalak7537]

Why is the rack not wall-mounted, up off the floor?

[@fs483]

Nice install. I would put 2 ciment blocks under the rack just to keep it off the floor. Also might put a sheet of foam between the blocks and the rack to reduce the chance of rust. You can pretty much put any type of thin foam. Contractors usually have some lying around when they put wood 2x4 directly on concrete. Love that Megapro screw driver! I've had mines since 2003 when I started my IT Consulting company and still have it today. I carry that screw driver with me wherever I go (except when I take the plane)! Only issue I had with it is after 19 years of use, 2 of the clips that hold the spare bits are loose so when I open it, they fall out. Very durable, still have all the bits and none of them are worn down but of course I don't abuse my tools! Also added the red one a few years ago that has the security bits. Practical when you need to open up security panels or remove screws from other brand cameras.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Great suggestion. We are probably getting another rack so we can wallmount just waiting on confirmation from the client. Will be more work but worth it in the end

[@randyvanfossan1975]

Yes, I would be worried that the basement may flood at least partially. So a wall mount seems preferable or at the very least, up on blocks.

[@normbugera2338]

@@MactelecomNetworks You might want to just build a shelf onto the wall at about 3-4 feet off the floor. Nice sheet of laminated wood with a couple of triangular brackets under the shelf for support. A local Home Depot will have what you need. Set the rack and bolt it to the shelf so it stays to the shelf. This gets everything off the floor, keeps the equipment from becoming a dust vacuum and allows for working and viewing at eye level. Nice work on the patch panel layout for the short jumpers. I've been doing that for years and pretty much perfected the layout. Cheers!

[@will1498]

and leave room for the heat to vent. im assuming out the back

[@phillukk]

I really enjoyed this one! I appreciate how you use patch panels to help with the cable mgmt! Looks awesome! 👀

[@ACAIDC]

Looks great! Nice clean setup! I really like those patch cables. They're not something I've used myself, but I might have to switch over to them. The only thing I would change is the rack. I prefer equipment to be in an enclosed rack to prevent damage or tampering to anything.

[@Mo_Klonus]

I saw the picture of this on Reddit yesterday, started watching video and was thinking, "Man this looks familiar" Had to go back and check Reddit! Nice job.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

😆 yup posted that a few days back

[@jfkastner]

Well done, thank for the video! IMHO I would not put the UDM in the bottom - there are sewage pipes and a water heater, so IF you get a leak the floor might get messy incl the UDM ... or a rainstorm etc - get things OFF the floor as high as possible

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The UnVR was just on the bottom temporarily for weight. We are actually switching this rack out with a wall mount so it’s off the floor :) Thanks for watching

[@samoacryptogeekz2965]

Those 6 Inch Slim Patch Cables are just too cute haha

[@TheTechnoBoyTobi]

These types of video's satisfy my inner OCD. I like watching them while working :) Keep it up dude!

[@thingsmadebyjoe]

Is there any reason why you looped in and out of the top switch opposed to running each network cable from the UDM?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Back plane of the UDM pro ethernet ports is only 1gb we’re adding an aggregation switch to this anyways

[@GSP-76]

Nice setup...I did something similar but without the cameras in a daycare. It was a wonderful experience setting up Ubiquiti equipment.

[@Hola-ri9lz]

Do you find it is always best to use a DAC between the UDM pro and switches?

[@aliazimi91]

Hey man, awesome install. I've got a question.. How do you know which cable goes to which devices or wall jack when you get to the labelling? Do you just power on everything, and see what unify says? Do you then rearrange the cables to match the camera keystones, and ect? thanks for all the work you put into this channel my dude!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey, Good question I have a floor plan with all the data numbers on it and in the patch panel the data drops are blue so I just count up 1,2,3 etc maybe I’ll do a video on testing and labelling

[@aliazimi91]

@@MactelecomNetworks that would be super awesome if you could make that video.. something that shows how the labelling, and the planning for cables goes for organizational purposes, cus i couldn't imagine running all this cable, to feed into the rack and not knowing which cable went where lol thanks again my dude!

[@phillukk]

Good question! Definitely helpful and great video idea!

[@johnney87]

@@aliazimi91 Its not so much remembering where each cable goes when running it. Lets say we pull 50 drops to a rack, I may or may not choose to label each wire as I am running it but most of the time I end up not doing that since in my experience I have to test each drop anyhow so we are doing twice the work. We run the cable, terminate both ends, tone from the wall plate to the rack, find it with a Fox and hound tool, label and test the pairs, and the map of the building/drops is made during that process. Then we can sort out the wires and group them together by room and separate the POE from the normal. Edit: Also we use color coding/type of wire if we have multiple systems, Cat 6+ Blue for Network, Cat 6+ White for Cameras, White Cat 5e for Phone.

[@cg4528]

Label each cable as you pull. Pull a room in order. I like to pull the furthest away from the rack first unless the client provides a map. Room outlets are run clockwise and ascend in number. Also saves cable as you pull the shortest runs last and can see on the boxes how much is left before you start, avoiding waste and short runs. For large installations, we mark up the floor plan, and then leave a copy with the test results for the customer. all these take seconds on a job, more then saving time as no toning needed. Large firms with multiple comms locations and cabinets, really value this approach and the IT guys always thank us for the ease of finding outlets.

[@mkueffler]

quick question, why not connect each switch from the UDM, instead of going from UDM to a switch, and then from that switch to another switch?

[@marinemerchant]

The top SW is at full RJ45 port density (24 ports used). The UDMP FW only has one SFP port for LAN and one for WAN(2); one rj45 WAN(1). You can reconfigure WAN for LAN I think, but I always prefer 2 WAN for failover internet even if not used immediately.

[@JasonsLabVideos]

Looking Good Cody ! Nice work !

[@DJaquithFL]

Glad to see you seem to be doing well, bravo. What blew my mind though is a network rack sitting on the concrete floor in a basement? I'd have it mounted up on the wall eye level so I didn't have to stoop over constantly. Personally I don't even want my rack sitting directly on the floor in my office with a wood floor; wheels or feet are fine. Anyway, take care. Hope all is well!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey , Yup doing well. The client bought this rack. We changed it out yesterday for a walk mount

[@thefluentone]

Thanks, I love these! implementation vs concept and your whole process.thanks so much as a nerd.

[@pitsnipe5559]

Nice work! Really enjoy these job site videos.

[@powerup350]

I did not see a link for the white DAC cables?

[@ashton.scott787]

i love how tidy all of the work is but how do you know what cable is what when placing it into the patch pannel do you label the cable?

[@bobbytaylor3177]

Nice install. Wish you lived closer I would get you to help with an install at my house

[@AnthonyWebb7]

Curious why 2 x 24 port switches instead of one 48?

[@mainerdiy8399]

That is a very clean install.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Thank you :)

[@ZEK1NRZ]

how do you tell which of the cables are for cameras and which are for data drops?

[@DaveShrivastav]

What UPS did you end up using?

[@justintemp]

At the start there are a lot of cameras close to each other. Is a single one not sufficient as it has a long field of view?

[@ChristopherOdd]

Nice Dexter comics dude!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Still need to read them 😂

[@ryderholland]

Please fix that 1st ap. Just put one of the screw holes over the giant hole and screw in the other 3. Don't leave a gaping hole in the ceiling.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It’s patched by the dry waller

[@ryderholland]

@@MactelecomNetworks Glad to hear that 👍, keep up the great videos

[@denimleather7071]

Not finding the link to the 6" patch cables you used. Thanks.

[@gungunindragunawan4189]

So nice and clean

[@jasonperry6046]

Have you tried ubiquiti's cable? do you have a link to the cables you typically order from Infinate cables?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

yup I have I like them for patching in devices as you can bend the boot but I don't use them on the patch panel side www.infinitecables.com/cat5e-cat6-cat6a-cat8/cat6-patch-cables/ultra-thin-patch-cables/rj45-cat6-utp-ultra-thin-patch-cable-premium-fluke-patch-cable-certified-cmr-riser-rated/?variation_id=10577

[@jasonperry6046]

@@MactelecomNetworks what about for bulk cable? I look at the price Ubiquiti is selling a box for and the price infinite cable is selling a box for and I wonder what the difference is.

[@alingondrozario]

Hello there, can I ask why do all the CAT 6 Ethernet cables need to be on the patch panel before plugging in on the switch? Can they be directly plugged into the switch without needing any patch panel? Can you please explain, I don't understand.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Well the main reason cable management it would look not so nice if you just put rj45 end on and connect directly to the switch. Also the cables are certified end to end. If the cabling goes bad it will typically be the patch cable which can easily be replace instead of having to go back to the job site and re-crimp an end on

[@alingondrozario]

@@MactelecomNetworks Oh, now I got it. Thank you so much. Have a great day! 😊

[@Deraco1]

Looks good Cody!

[@NYphenom73]

This video made my OCD very happy. How do you plan on connecting the NVR to the rest of the system?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The NvR will be plugged in using a DAC cable. We’re going to add a aggregation switch and also changing out the rack to be wall mounted

[@jirilazarek1929]

Hi, great job. Where did you buy white blindfold to empty patch panel? Thx

[@MactelecomNetworks]

You can get them on Amazon amzn.to/34tVHrG

[@fvasquezl]

What is the patch panel are you using?, where I buy one?

[@cpvlk]

hey man! i love ALL your videos! awesome work! QUESTION. WHICH PATCH PANELS ARE YOU REGULARLY USING FOR JOBS NOW? and are you still using the same VC keystones and monoprice / InstallerParts CAT6A patch cables? it has been a year to two ... you still loving them? thanks!

[@ronm6585]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing. Looks good.

[@katlegobopape9760]

Great video🤙however I do have a question. Why did you use only 2 DAC cables- is it not best practice to use at-least 2 interfaces for each of those links between the switches and the router for redundancy? (link aggregation ) on most vendors STP is enabled by default.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

You can do that yup,this install still is not finished we are most likely adding another POE switch and an aggregation switch. I’ll update when it’s completed

[@shakabrainfinite]

Why did you pick the phone system you did? Would UniFi talk work just as well? Or would it fall short in certain areas?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I've used Grand stream quiet a few times and it works well and not over complicated to configure. Currently Unifi Talk is not available in Canada so its really hard to get the phones. If it were available I may have went with it

[@t3hnaku]

Where do you find so much Unifi in stock? I’ve been on the wait list for weeks

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The customer had bought all of the gear months ago

[@christophersteinbock2288]

Hello, How are you keeping track of what cable is what? do you label them before routing ?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup they were labelled with sharpie when I was pulling them in. I also have them labelled on a floor plan. Then the final labelling will be wire wraps behind the keystones, labels on the patch panel and then labels at the end device, faceplates

[@christophersteinbock2288]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thx for the reply. Are you going to make a video about how you do it, one day?

[@cg4528]

Great looking rack. Never understood not labelling cables during a pull, takes seconds with a sharpe and saves hours of work. If a cable gets damaged during pulling or by another trade it won’t tone. I’m in the UK and I would always expect a new install to go in order left to right from the door for each room. It doesn’t take any longer to install, no toning needed, just test and I can label the outlets professionally, it makes finding outlets instant for customers. Also not uncommon to mark outlets on a map attached to the rack. Running 300+ outlets in a office is not uncommon, not toning that out. Cannot ever understand having say port 17 and 3 on the same wall plate. That’s just crazy!!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

All the cables are labelled I jsut haven’t labelled the front of the patch panels which will be done tomorrow. Also have a floor plan with all the numbers I did mention that labelling would be done on the next visit :)

[@cg4528]

@@MactelecomNetworks Can’t fault a professional install, like this! Was more of a comment over what I’ve experienced. Seen the good, the bad and the ugly countless times over the years!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@cg4528 I figured as much. Labelling is essential

[@tmillerau]

The first access point seems with your placement, you didn't cover up the cut-out

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It’s been patched by the drywallers

[@luxury_developments_ltd]

Hi Just wanted to ask, is it possible not to add a patch panel, and cut each ethernet cable so it reaches the ethernet ports of the switch and then just add ethernet connecter to cable and plug directly into switch

[@fps_purple9556]

are those drops labeled, or are you going to tone them out and label at the end?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I have a floor plan I know where they all go back to labelling will be a breeze

[@besniknovaj3001]

Do you test the cables after terminating the keystones and crimping the ends? I didn’t see that and that’s something I always do.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup I say at the end of the video I’m not done there. I label the patch panels, the back of the patch panel with cable wraps and same with the device end

[@DaveShrivastav]

Looks good. I'm working on a project where switches are 300ft away. Are there DAC cables that long? Or would I need to just buy sfp port insert and use cat6?

[@PoisonWaffle3]

DAC is meant for in-rack cabling. You'll want to use Cat6 or fiber depending on your speed, distance, and RF requirements. If It's 300ft of cable, 1Gbit is plenty, and you're not running next to mains wiring, then Cat6 is probably good.

[@DaveShrivastav]

@@PoisonWaffle3 Thanks Scott. That's what I'll do. And I found the Unifi CAT SFP adapter so that will work perfect.

[@Catge]

Enjoyed the video thank you

[@SouthernMedicRN]

How are you getting anything from Unifi? All I get is out of stock and limits on quantity....

[@ZaimAfham]

No ups?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yes I had said in the video we were adding it

[@missinglink7709]

You should fan them out in some kind of order left to right brfore bundling them. So they fan out better when terminated a service loop should not be a circle.

[@DyraCaptain]

Hi! Super works. My question is: Why do not you label the cables to see which is which?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

We do label the cables. In the video I had said we were not done yet. I’m actually going back today to finish up

[@DyraCaptain]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thank you! Sorry my English is not the better! I learn a lot from your videos.

[@El3andro]

Nice video and clean rack and cable management! How are you crimping the keystone modules with the cables?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

For the keystones I use the vertical cable ipunch tool there is a link in the description for it

[@schism8286]

The partial hole where they made the AP hole too large is so cringe to me. Were the bracket mounting holes too narrow to cover that? Why did you offcenter?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

We were in there before the dry wall was up and had the cable center. The drywaller needs to pop the cable through the hole for us. As for the massive hole before the AP that was all patched up

[@SpiffingPepe]

Nice install! The only thing i don't like is the UNVR's design, the ports for connecting it are at the back and it has no screen.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The UNVR Pro has the SFP+ and ethernet interface at the front I wish the normal UNVR had the same

[@blakegray9883]

Are you going to install a UPS?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup it’s already installed but the job isn’t completed going back Sunday

[@stewills9711]

Any reason you went from switch to switch and not both off the UDM ? Surely that is just asking for trouble if the primary/data/voice switch goes down, you lose both. If you DAC off the UDM to each switch you can still keep cams/wifi up or LAN/Voice patching up independent of the other.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Good question and you’re correct we would lose both. So we are going to be adding another two switches. One 16 port PoE and a aggregation switch . But if we lose the aggregation switch we lose all switches. It’s all about client budget and how much availability we need

[@jeffrey8859]

Question when working with this amount of cables, do you lable each cable before pulling the cable from the outlet to the patch location or how do you make sure what colour keystone to patch?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I do just with a sharpie. Then when I’m done I label the patch panels, do wire wraps on both ends of the cables and face plates I also have a drawing with all of the labels and where they are located

[@jeffrey8859]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thanks for this quick reply, if i'am correct all cables going to the patch panel are blue, these are bundled and distributed on the two patch panels and switches. Is each cable labelled so you know where to connect the cables (blue for data/yellow for AP and purple for Camera). Or could you show this in upcoming videos? Keep up the great work!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

@@jeffrey8859 I think it will be easier to do in a follow up video I’ve had a few people ask this

[@juansaydeflores890]

30yr network tech here.. you have a lot of PRIDE in your work.. most techs in my area do not!

[@dennisjangula6797]

Where do you buy your velco rolls from? Do you happen to have a link? Keep up the great videos

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey there is a link in the description for it

[@quantumuninstall]

On the first AP why not just offset the mount over the hole a little bit? It would have hid the blemish completely.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

It has been patched by the drywaller.

[@quantumuninstall]

@@MactelecomNetworks The correct approach is always the best ;)

[@emanuelroman6137]

Hey man, awesome work!!! Quick question, what kind of keystones and set of crimpers you used? I have tried different kind and still haven’t found the right ones. Thanks!!!

[@ChristopherOdd]

He answered this question in the video.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The tool is the vertical cable I-punch tool and the jacks are vertical cable vmax there are links in the description to them

[@hawairan]

Ehm.. check panduit cbot24k cable organizing kit, or you can make it yourself. nice work btw!

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

Absolutely smashed it bro! And what screwdriver was that please?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I’m honestly not sure I’ll find out for you

[@Vijaythalapathy28]

@@MactelecomNetworks cool, thank you bro

[@jordivanselm3201]

7:15 I would have put in 3 screws and let the plastic mount overlap the giant hole. Now you are left with a ugly hole

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The hole was patched by the drywallers

[@christopheoudin3625]

Hi very good job! Nice and clean. I also install ubiquiti material and at this time is so difficulte to find some stock. Did you have same probleme?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The customer had purchased this months ago so we were ready to install when we got there

[@withcookies]

Awesome Video. You mentioned at the end you went with a USW-PRO because you plan on setting up a ui access controller... Why do you need a pro switch for that? For the L3 capabilities? P.S. off topic - Noticed your Dexter stuff in the background. Did you hate the ending of new blood?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey so we need the pro because it has PoE++ to power the Unifi access hub. I actually was ok with the dexter ending was a lot better than the original ending lol

[@Legendary_UA]

Basically, what could I expect to pay for a normal Cat 6 cable run to be installed residentially? About 100 ft runs Thx

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Residential is always tricky, depends if the home is finished I would say between $150-$300 I know that a large gap but residential is always a pain

[@turcoscorner]

Nice work Cody! Strange rack though!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Right! We may be changing it to a wall mount

[@turcoscorner]

@@MactelecomNetworks Very nice! Congrats!

[@cct241292]

I just realized, last year, I installed a new CCTV network for the company not that small. 1UDM Pro/2UNVR/1 XG16/7 USW or USW Pro/68 G3nG4 Cam/ 16 Door Access. I Install all of it in 25 days with the other 2 helpers.(7/F Concrete building

[@Red1Wollip]

Great video!!

[@sachavez100]

Nice deployment. Too bad I cannot procure a single camera for my system.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Ya stock shortages are a pain. The customer bought all this gear months ago

[@ryoohk]

Looks nice but to me only using half of a 24 port patch panel is wasteful, I know I know it's so the cables look clean because of how the ports are layers out on the UniFi switches but you can still use a full patch and make it look nice.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup I get it. I only had 6 inch patch cables anyways so if I filled the patch panel the cables wouldn’t reach

[@blessdstry]

Why not mount the AP over the hole. Just pop a small hole in the plastic holder. Would look much better

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The drywallers patched it after we were in

[@justinbrooks9566]

Ubiquiti in a business RIPPPPP

[@halimrahmouni2530]

Nice,

[@joshlemons3662]

So you’re the reason everything is out of stock! 🤣

[@dawidlelito]

good job :)

[@redmapleleafwanderer]

Waiting for the configuration

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Unfortunately there wont be a configuration video as this is a customer site and can not show personal data

[@kalepost]

Nice install. I was wondering why you didn’t use a pro 48 port switch?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

At the time they were all sold out. Customer purchased all the gear months ago and the 24 ports were the only thing avaiable

[@P2Feener305]

Ruckus blows UniFi out the water.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

oh my god no way..... Tell me more?!?!

[@jackshett]

Maybe this is just me but... I would never run just 1 cable to a wall jack. You never know what will happen in the future. That doesn't mean it has to terminate to a switch, but at least be ran.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I agree. Problem though is what the customer is willing to pay. In this case they only wanted one drop

[@nielstaildeman]

Too bad the UDM-P only has 1 SFP+ lan port, now you have to daisy chain the switches.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup I wish the second WAN port could be a LAN port. Could always add a aggregation switch in the mix

[@nielstaildeman]

@@MactelecomNetworks For 2 access switches that would be an expensive solution. :D Also than the aggregation switch would be the single point of failure.

[@pepeshopping]

Don’t mount that rack. Electronics love the dust from the floor and water if it floods.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

So you must have missed in the video where I said the customer purchased this rack not myself and its not wall mountable. Either way we may be changing it out for a wall mount

[@johnney87]

You must be new to the industry lmfao

[@Bagged_Cayman]

7:22 How are you going to cut a big a$$ hole and not even cover it with the AP, thats lazy work...

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I guess you didn’t hear where I said the drywallers cut the hole 🤦‍♂️ they patched it already the day after this video

[@mikemcdonald5147]

everyone knows you never use blue velcro on blue cables it will stop the flow of electrons LOL :) j/k

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Usually use black but its all I had lol

[@mohatokeer]

Hello how are you my brother My visa sand me your for work please

[@pepeshopping]

Ah yes. The “pro” taking 4 times the time instead of using a cable comb…

[@MactelecomNetworks]

You do know cable combs are not good for cable lol

[@AdamHillikerLikesRobots]

Why come over here and talk shit instead of starting helpful discussion. Every post you've made could have been posited in a way to be constructive for the community instead of sounding like a jerk.

[@johnney87]

I have done Zip Tie installation for 6 years, and I have never had a problem with my cable, his install (Velcro Straps) is how I was taught in school to do it, I like Velcro straps for sorting and managing the cable while I'm terminated it whether it be a keystone or just a Rj45 but I use zip ties for the finish.