Racks

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
N8522B

N8522B

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 45 RU X 1219MMD N TYPE,

1

RMCS19038BK1

RMCS19038BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ALUM 8X17X3.5 BLK

56

IPC1686ST

IPC1686ST

Hammond Manufacturing

CABINET STEEL 23.6X31.5X70.3

0

EN4DH362415LG

EN4DH362415LG

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE STEEL DUAL ACCESS

0

S8212BF

S8212BF

Panduit Corporation

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

0

N8819BU

N8819BU

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 48 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,

0

SR45UBMD

SR45UBMD

Tripp Lite

45U RACK ENCL 36" DEPTH

10

IPC1678ST

IPC1678ST

Hammond Manufacturing

CABINET STEEL 31.5X28X70.3

0

S6212W

S6212W

Panduit Corporation

600MMW X 42 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,

0

RCHS1901717BK1

RCHS1901717BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 17.5X21X19.5 BLK

4

S7822BF

S7822BF

Panduit Corporation

700MMW X 48 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

0

S7222W

S7222W

Panduit Corporation

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

0

R4PCN96

R4PCN96

Panduit Corporation

30" DEEP 4 POST RACK WITH CAGE N

0

N8512BU

N8512BU

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 45 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,

0

CMCO241610

CMCO241610

Hammond Manufacturing

ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE COMMERICAL

0

1915-3-300-21

1915-3-300-21

Kendall Howard

21U V-LINE FIXED WALL RACK

17

S6829B

S6829B

Panduit Corporation

600MMW X 48 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

0

S8212BU

S8212BU

Panduit Corporation

800MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0

1472-48

1472-48

Hammond Manufacturing

CONSOLE STEEL 24X48X36 GRAY

0

SRW26USDPG

SRW26USDPG

Tripp Lite

26UWALL MNT RACK ENC 50X24X26

60

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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