TechnologyAugust 30, 2026
lackrack
LAK-rak
Definition
A DIY server rack construction created by modifying an inexpensive IKEA 'LACK' side table to fit standard 19-inch rack-mounted computing equipment.
Etymology
The term is a portmanteau combining 'LACK,' the specific brand name of the IKEA side table model, and 'rack,' referring to the standardized framework used to hold computer server hardware.
In the news
The article uses 'LackRack' to describe the clever, low-cost community practice of repurposing affordable IKEA side tables to house homelab server equipment. It highlights how this unofficial modification has become a popular, budget-friendly alternative to expensive, professional-grade server racks.
Here's why NAS owners and homelabbers keep buying this $17 IKEA table
Read the full article ↗How-To Geek