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HFMD18105

HFMD18105

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR FLANGE DISC ENCL

0
SRW6UKD

SRW6UKD

Tripp Lite

6UWALL MNT RACK ENC 14X24X18

8240
ARR-1296-BT

ARR-1296-BT

Bud Industries, Inc.

RACK ALUMINUM RELAY 42" X 23"

0
HN4WM364812SS

HN4WM364812SS

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT

0
HN4FM606012S16

HN4FM606012S16

Hammond Manufacturing

N4X 3-PT DBL DOOR FLOORMOUNT

0
RCHS1901424BK1

RCHS1901424BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 24.5X21X16 BLK

2
CMC303010

CMC303010

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 10X30X30 GRY

0
F1-EW4X

F1-EW4X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK CAB ALUM 3.81X12.12X12.24

90
HME18105

HME18105

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL

0
C2RR197823DBK1

C2RR197823DBK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ASSEMBLED

0
APBS194UBK

APBS194UBK

Hammond Manufacturing

ADJUST DEPTH WALL MNT RACK BLK

2
C3RMC303010

C3RMC303010

Hammond Manufacturing

3R METERING CABINET 30X30X10

0
2UD606212FTC

2UD606212FTC

Hammond Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE

0
WM2119-11-02

WM2119-11-02

Quest Manufacturing

VENT MESH WALL ENCLOSURE FRONT/S

3
HWM2420U26BK

HWM2420U26BK

Hammond Manufacturing

20U 26IN SWING OUT WALL MOUNT

0
S8812B

S8812B

Panduit Corporation

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

0
S8512BF

S8512BF

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 45 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,

4
F1RM4RU12X

F1RM4RU12X

Fiber Instrument Sales

RACK CABINET ALUM 14X17X7.125

50
EZ19-07-02

EZ19-07-02

Quest Manufacturing

EZ-ASSEMBLY WALL MNT ENCLOSURE 7

1
C2RR196323BK1

C2RR196323BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 23.6X23X70.3 BLK

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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