We put 24 port switch in most of our racks. We almost need to step up to a 48. We normally put the modem, router, and a big switch in the rack. Another big switch in a panel, and a smaller switch in the theater and other secondary locations.

For those who centralize all network wiring in one location, how many extras do you run to the audio rack(s), video rack(s)? theater rack(s), etc? I would love to move to a single smaller rack, probably wall mount hinged, and get it all out of my way in the other racks.