Use this 10-inch rack planner to lay out a DeskPi RackMate T0 (4U), T1 or T1 Plus (8U), or T2 (12U). Place accessories in half-U steps, check documented mounting compatibility, and share the layout or download a CSV parts list. Measure usable depth from the mounting plane to the closest obstruction. Half-U placement is a planning grid. Confirm mounting holes, load, connector clearance, and airflow on your exact hardware.

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10-INCH HOME LAB

Build your RackMate

Choose a rack, select accessories, and see how much space is left.

Planning tool

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Sizes and accessory fit are based on manufacturer specifications.

Rack specifications

Build your layout

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RACK LAYOUT

8U

    Rack occupancy · 0.5U steps

    ADD ACCESSORIES

    Tap to add or remove. Only accessories with catalog specifications appear here.

      Occupied0U
      Remaining8U
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      Select an accessory above to get started.

        Advanced placement & depth checks

        Set measured usable depth and manually place additional accessories. Manufacturer mounting compatibility and real cable clearance must still be checked.

        Accessory specifications

        Which DeskPi RackMate shelf fits?

        ShelfRackMate models documented by DeskPiTray depthProduct page
        DP-0031, 1UT0 and T1. DeskPi excludes T2.200 mmAmazon (US availability unverified) · DeskPi Store
        DP-0052, 0.5UT2, T0 Plus, T1 Plus and TL1. DeskPi excludes T0 and T1.260 mmDeskPi Store, DP-0052

        Tray depth describes the shelf. For an installed mini PC or switch, measure the device with its plugs and cable bends, then check the space behind the mounting plane. See the manufacturer drawings for the 1U DP-0031 and 0.5U DP-0052 .

        Rack unit calculator for unlisted equipment

        Use this calculator for mini PCs, switches, and other devices you have measured. It estimates occupied U and depth independently of the catalog above.

        Enter the rack’s usable mounting depth, measured from the mounting plane to the nearest rear obstruction. Enter the space each group occupies when installed, including its shelf and any vertical ventilation gap.

        Use one row for a shared shelf and include every device on it in the installed dimensions. Use zero U for equipment mounted outside the U budget and zero clearance only if it is already included in installed depth. Check usable width, shelf load rating, mounting hardware, front clearance and airflow separately.