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WM-5616

WM-5616

Bud Industries, Inc.

CABINET WALL MOUNT 51.34"X17.9"

0
SR4POST1224

SR4POST1224

Tripp Lite

45U 4-POST OPEN FRAME CABINET

581
REFK1907017BK1

REFK1907017BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 17.5X21.3X75.2 BLK

1
SRW26USDP

SRW26USDP

Tripp Lite

26UWALL MNT RACK ENC 50X24X26

39
XSW-8419

XSW-8419

Belden

DIST. RACK 84" SWINGOUT

0
WR1921-12-02

WR1921-12-02

Quest Manufacturing

WALL RACK 12 UNIT 2' X 18"-26"D

0
HN4WM306010SS

HN4WM306010SS

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT

0
S8229BU

S8229BU

Panduit Corporation

800MM 1200MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0
R4P36CN

R4P36CN

Panduit Corporation

36" DEEP 4 POST RACK WITH CAGE N

97
1564B2BK1

1564B2BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

CONSOLE STEEL 24.5X22.6X49 BLK

0
SR48UBEXPNDNR3

SR48UBEXPNDNR3

Tripp Lite

48U 4-POST OPEN FRAME RACK

0
S7212BU

S7212BU

Panduit Corporation

700MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0
RCHV1902231BK1

RCHV1902231BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 31.5X21X24.8 BLK

2
3982090

3982090

Wakefield-Vette

VM ENCLOSURE 3U / 84HP / D305MM

4
R4PWH

R4PWH

Panduit Corporation

30" DEEP 4 POST RACK TAP RAIL WH

0
RCHV1902217BK1

RCHV1902217BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 17.5X21X24.75 BLK

1
WR1922-13-02

WR1922-13-02

Quest Manufacturing

WALL RACK 13 UNIT 3' X 12"D BLK

14
HN4WM366012S16

HN4WM366012S16

Hammond Manufacturing

ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT

0
SR4POST48HD

SR4POST48HD

Tripp Lite

CABINET STEEL

34
S7522W

S7522W

Panduit Corporation

700MMW X 45 RU X 1219MMD S-TYPE,

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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