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Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
SRW9UDPGVRT

SRW9UDPGVRT

Tripp Lite

SMARTRACK 9U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-

381
SR45UBEXP

SR45UBEXP

Tripp Lite

45U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET

5
C2F243523LG1

C2F243523LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
RCBS1901424BK1

RCBS1901424BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 24.5X21X16 BLK

0
RCBS1900524BK1

RCBS1900524BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 24.5X21X7.25 BLK

3
WM-5604

WM-5604

Bud Industries, Inc.

CABINET WALL MOUNT 37.25X12"

26
RCHS1901724BK1

RCHS1901724BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 24.5X21X19.5 BLK

7
SR42UBZ4

SR42UBZ4

Tripp Lite

42U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET

56
HME1888

HME1888

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL

0
2UD606212FFTC

2UD606212FFTC

Hammond Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

0
REFK1904924BK1

REFK1904924BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 24.5X21.3X54.2 BLK

2
F1-MW2X

F1-MW2X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK CABINET ALUM 2.65X6.38X9.18

10
S6519B

S6519B

Panduit Corporation

600MMW X 45 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,

0
C2F195636BK1

C2F195636BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 36X23X63.3 BLK

0
S8829WU

S8829WU

Panduit Corporation

800MM 1200MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0
RMCV190813BK1

RMCV190813BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ALUM 13X17X8.75 BLK

12
1915-3-301-16

1915-3-301-16

Kendall Howard

16U 18" V-LINE FIXED WALL RACK

12
R2P6S

R2P6S

Panduit Corporation

EIA STEEL RACK 19 6D CHANNEL

99
C2F243531BK1

C2F243531BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
S7229WU

S7229WU

Panduit Corporation

700MM 1200MMD 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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