Hardware Review - Category - Fryguy's Bloghttps://hugo.fryguy.net/categories/hardware-review/Hardware Review - Category - Fryguy's BlogHugo -- gohugo.ioenMon, 04 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000PATCHBOX Setup.exe Reviewhttps://hugo.fryguy.net/2020/05/04/patchbox-setup-exe-review/Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000Fryguyhttps://hugo.fryguy.net/2020/05/04/patchbox-setup-exe-review/Over the past few months, while browsing social media, I came across an ad for the PATCHBOX Setup.exe and it caught my attention. I have installed and removed many network switches over my career and it can be a challenge to do this alone. Even with help, it can be hard to balance a switch during an install ( they do get heavier as the night gets longer ) or trying to not get in the way of installing the screws in the rack. The Setup.exe bills itself as a “third hand.” In the words of George Takei, “Oh my!” Yeah, it definitely lives up to its billing.

As can be seen in the pictures above, it is a standard 1RU device that snaps into the rack via the two Quick Release pins. These pins are spring-loaded so you to quickly install or remove the device in the rack. It fits in just about any square hole type rack (think standard 4-post type). Surprisingly, the Setup.exe even fit my Skeletek rack that has a bit thicker front rail. Please be aware that this device does not work in racks with threaded holes.

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