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EN4DH242415WLG

EN4DH242415WLG

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE STEEL DUAL ACCESS

0
SRW6UDPVRT

SRW6UDPVRT

Tripp Lite

SMARTRACK 6U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-

112
HMET18126

HMET18126

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL

0
S8812BF

S8812BF

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,

0
HN4WM304810S16

HN4WM304810S16

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT

0
C2F247831LG1

C2F247831LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
F1RM2RU6X

F1RM2RU6X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK CABINET ALUM 14X17X3.5 BLK

80
R4P2396

R4P2396

Panduit Corporation

23" DEEP 4 POST RACK 8 FOOT

0
N8229WE

N8229WE

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 42 RU X 1219MMD N TYPE,

0
C4RR307742DBK1

C4RR307742DBK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ASSEMBLED

0
RB-FW6

RB-FW6

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 23.62X23.62X14.65 BLK

1
WM3019-28-02D

WM3019-28-02D

Quest Manufacturing

WALL ENCLOSURE FRONT/REAR ACCESS

22
HFMD22105

HFMD22105

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR FLANGE DISC ENCL

0
HT6019-16-02

HT6019-16-02

Quest Manufacturing

HOME THEATRE RACK W/ SHELVES 16

2
SR2POST25

SR2POST25

Tripp Lite

25U 2-POST OPEN FRAME RACK

57
C2RR197823LG1

C2RR197823LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ASSEMBLED

0
F1RM1RU3X

F1RM1RU3X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK OPEN ALUM 14X17X1.75 BLACK

175
CMCQ363612

CMCQ363612

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 14X36X36 GRY

0
DNRR70HDW

DNRR70HDW

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 15X20.6X76.1 BLK

0
S8519BU

S8519BU

Panduit Corporation

800MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0

Racks

1. Overview

Racks are standardized frame systems designed to house and organize electronic equipment, providing mechanical support, cable management, and environmental protection. Defined by international standards (e.g., EIA-310), they ensure interoperability across industries. Their importance lies in enabling scalable infrastructure for data centers, telecommunications, industrial automation, and mission-critical systems.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

TypeFunctional FeaturesApplication Examples
19" Open Frame RackLightweight, ventilated structure with adjustable mountingData center network switches
23" Cabinet RackLegacy standard with enclosed designTelecom legacy equipment
Wall-Mount RackSpace-saving vertical mountingBranch office servers
4-Post Server RackReinforced load-bearing for heavy equipmentEnterprise data centers
Portable RackMobile solutions with casters and shock absorptionField deployment systems

3. Structure and Components

Typical racks feature:

  • Vertical mounting rails with tapped holes (10-32 UNF)
  • Adjustable horizontal supports
  • Integrated cable management (vertical/horizontal)
  • Material options: Steel (2-4mm thickness), Aluminum alloys
  • Accessories: PDU units, fan trays, security locks

4. Key Technical Specifications

ParameterValue RangeImportance
Rack Unit (RU)1U=1.75" (44.45mm)Standardized height measurement
Load Capacity50-2000kgEquipment safety and structural integrity
Material Thickness1.2-6.0mmVibration resistance and durability
Cooling Efficiency0.5-5.0m /sThermal management performance
Seismic Rating0.2-2.0gEarthquake protection compliance

5. Application Fields

  • Data Centers: Server clusters, storage arrays
  • Telecommunications: 5G base stations, fiber distribution hubs
  • Industrial Automation: PLC systems, SCADA controllers
  • Medical Equipment: MRI scanners, diagnostic systems
  • Avionics: Flight control systems, navigation equipment

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

VendorRepresentative ProductKey Features
PanduitNetShelter VXModular cooling, 80kW rack support
RittalTS8 CabinetIP55 protection, active airflow management
Schneider ElectricAPC AR SeriesToolless mounting, seismic certification
Tripp LiteSU Series RackZeroU cable management, seismic compliance

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

  • Calculate total equipment weight (including future expansion)
  • Verify RU requirements with equipment manufacturers
  • Assess cooling needs using airflow simulation
  • Confirm compliance with local building codes
  • Plan cable entry points and management systems

8. Industry Trends

Emerging trends include:

  • Modular rack designs for edge computing deployments
  • Smart racks with IoT-enabled environmental sensors
  • Advanced composite materials reducing weight by 30%
  • Integration with AI-powered thermal management systems
  • Standardization efforts for global interoperability (IEEE 1100)

9. Practical Application Case

A hyperscale data center implemented 42U high-density racks with:

  • Integrated 3-phase 208V PDUs
  • Containment baffles achieving 85% cooling efficiency
  • Load distribution optimization reducing hotspots by 60%
  • Modular expansion supporting 25% annual growth
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