Racks

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
HMET18125 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL	0
N8212BU Panduit Corporation	800MMW X 42 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,	0
S7222BDHSP Panduit Corporation	700MMW X 42 RU X1219MMD S-TYPE D	0
WM-5601 Bud Industries, Inc.	CABINET WALL MOUNT 25" X 12"	19
SRWF4U36 Tripp Lite	4UWALL MNT RACK ENC 43X26X8	34
F1-DW8X Fiber Instrument Sales	RACK CABINET ALUM 5.88X14.510X13	4
SRW10US Tripp Lite	10UWALL MNT RACK ENC 22X24X22	4411
C2F244223LG1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
C2F194223LG1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
C2F194931LG1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
S7219WU Panduit Corporation	700MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV	0
SRWF5U Tripp Lite	5UWALL MNT RACK ENC 29X26X10	176
C2F194936BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK STEEL 36X23X56.3 BLK	0
S6219B Panduit Corporation	600MMW X 42 RU X 1070MMD S-TYPE,	0
S7822BU Panduit Corporation	700MM 1200MMD S-TYPE UNIV	0
SRWF6U36 Tripp Lite	6UWALL MNT RACK ENC 43X26X12	5
N8219BC Panduit Corporation	800MMW X 42 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,	0
C2F197836BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK STEEL 36X23X86.1 BLK	0
HMET18185 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL	0
HMET20106 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

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
19" Open Frame Rack	Lightweight, ventilated structure with adjustable mounting	Data center network switches
23" Cabinet Rack	Legacy standard with enclosed design	Telecom legacy equipment
Wall-Mount Rack	Space-saving vertical mounting	Branch office servers
4-Post Server Rack	Reinforced load-bearing for heavy equipment	Enterprise data centers
Portable Rack	Mobile solutions with casters and shock absorption	Field 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

Parameter	Value Range	Importance
Rack Unit (RU)	1U=1.75" (44.45mm)	Standardized height measurement
Load Capacity	50-2000kg	Equipment safety and structural integrity
Material Thickness	1.2-6.0mm	Vibration resistance and durability
Cooling Efficiency	0.5-5.0m /s	Thermal management performance
Seismic Rating	0.2-2.0g	Earthquake 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

Vendor	Representative Product	Key Features
Panduit	NetShelter VX	Modular cooling, 80kW rack support
Rittal	TS8 Cabinet	IP55 protection, active airflow management
Schneider Electric	APC AR Series	Toolless mounting, seismic certification
Tripp Lite	SU Series Rack	ZeroU 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