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N8822BU

N8822BU

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1219MMD N TYPE,

0
2UD727424FFTC

2UD727424FFTC

Hammond Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

0
HMET20186

HMET20186

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL

0
C2F196336BK1

C2F196336BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 36X23X70.3 BLK

0
S8212W

S8212W

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 42 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,

0
S8822BF

S8822BF

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

0
N8819B

N8819B

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,

0
R4P36CN96WH

R4P36CN96WH

Panduit Corporation

36" DEEP 4 POST RACK CAGE NUT 8'

0
SR42UB1032

SR42UB1032

Tripp Lite

42U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET

7
C2F194923BK1

C2F194923BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 23.6X23X56.3 BLK

0
C4F244236BK1

C4F244236BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

24U 36IN C4 CABINET FRAME

0
HN4FM726012

HN4FM726012

Hammond Manufacturing

N4 3-PT DBL DOOR FLOORMOUNT

0
FR1924-45-02

FR1924-45-02

Quest Manufacturing

4-POST STEEL RACK ADJ 45 UNIT

19
C3RMC302010

C3RMC302010

Hammond Manufacturing

3R METERING CABINET 30X20X10

0
HN4FS722424SS

HN4FS722424SS

Hammond Manufacturing

N4X 3-PT FREESTANDING ENCL

0
HFMD2088

HFMD2088

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE FREESTAND STEEL

0
EN4DH242424LG

EN4DH242424LG

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE STEEL DUAL ACCESS

0
N8229BE

N8229BE

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 42 RU X 1219MMD N TYPE,

0
S8812WU

S8812WU

Panduit Corporation

800MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0
C2F245636LG1

C2F245636LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

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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