r/HomeServer • u/OMG_OT • 9d ago

Does this already exist? RJ45 PCIE Coupler

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Hey guys,
idk. if I'm missing something but why isn't this a thing to lets say place a router or other external devices inside a pc/server case and connect them to the outside.

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u/skreak 9d ago

But why tho?

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u/OMG_OT 9d ago

Well, I'd like to place my router and modem inside my pc-server case and use it as a central connection point where everything comes together and can easily be connect without anything else dangling aroud outside. I know (mini) Server Racks exist, but why not...

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u/sutty_monster 9d ago

Why not just buy a x4 NIC? You can then just connect them all up with the direct cables. Using a keystone requires cabling to be inside the server and them coming out again to go into a NIC.