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HME18106

HME18106

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL

0
N8229W

N8229W

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 42 RU X 1219MMD N TYPE,

0
IPC1878ST

IPC1878ST

Hammond Manufacturing

CABINET STEEL 31.5X28X77.3

0
S7229W

S7229W

Panduit Corporation

700MMW X 42 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

0
HDR16UBK

HDR16UBK

Hammond Manufacturing

DESK KNOCKDOWN RACK 30X20X16"D

2
HFMD2086

HFMD2086

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE FREESTAND STEEL

0
ARR-1276-NF

ARR-1276-NF

Bud Industries, Inc.

RACK ALUMINUM RELAY 42" X 19"

319
R4P

R4P

Panduit Corporation

30" DEEP 4 POST RACK

82
C4F247736BK1

C4F247736BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

44U 36IN C4 CABINET FRAME

0
SRW12USNEMA

SRW12USNEMA

Tripp Lite

12U WALL MNT RACK ENC 25X24X26

169
SR42UBDPWD

SR42UBDPWD

Tripp Lite

42U RACK ENCLOSURE SERVER CAB

35
HMET14126

HMET14126

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL

0
S7512WU

S7512WU

Panduit Corporation

700MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0
C2F195631BK1

C2F195631BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 31.5X23X63.3 BLK

0
FE4119-34-02

FE4119-34-02

Quest Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE SERVER CABINET ACRYLIC

4
C2F196331LG1

C2F196331LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
HN4FS723024SS

HN4FS723024SS

Hammond Manufacturing

N4X 3-PT FREESTANDING ENCL

0
CMC202010

CMC202010

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 10X20X20 GRY

0
N8819W

N8819W

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,

0
HDR12UBK

HDR12UBK

Hammond Manufacturing

DESK KNOCKDOWN RACK 23X20X11.5"D

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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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