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FR1907-45-02LEK

FR1907-45-02LEK

Quest Manufacturing

4-POST LTE STEEL RACK 45 UNIT

10
S8219B

S8219B

Panduit Corporation

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

0
HME18104

HME18104

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL

0
E6412B2FP

E6412B2FP

Panduit Corporation

ENTERPRISE 24 RU CABINET 600MM W

0
1915-3-100-12

1915-3-100-12

Kendall Howard

12U SHALLOW DEPTH WALL MOUNT CAB

6
C4F247742BK1

C4F247742BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

44U 42IN C4 CABINET FRAME

0
SR2POST12

SR2POST12

Tripp Lite

DESKTOP RACK SERVER CABINET FREE

5150
S8529W

S8529W

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 45 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

0
FE4019-45-02

FE4019-45-02

Quest Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE SERVER CABINET ACRYLIC

3
WR1928-16-02

WR1928-16-02

Quest Manufacturing

WALL RACK 16 UNIT 3' X 12"D BLK

20
F1RM8RU24X

F1RM8RU24X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK CABINET ALUM 14X17X14 BLK

10
S6512B

S6512B

Panduit Corporation

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

0
HN4FM727212SS

HN4FM727212SS

Hammond Manufacturing

N4X 3-PT DBL DOOR FLOORMOUNT

0
C2F197036LG1

C2F197036LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
C2F197823LG1

C2F197823LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
C2F195636LG1

C2F195636LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0
1915-3-200-12

1915-3-200-12

Kendall Howard

12U SIDE MOUNT WALL RACK

25
EN4DH162424WLG

EN4DH162424WLG

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE STEEL DUAL ACCESS

0
RCHS1901031BK1

RCHS1901031BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 31.5X21X12.5 BLK

2
HMET18104

HMET18104

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL

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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