Racks

Image Part Number Description / PDF Quantity Rfq
N8519BE

N8519BE

Panduit Corporation

800MMW X 45 RU X 1070MMD N TYPE,

0

CMC484812

CMC484812

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 12X48X48 GRY

0

C2RR197831DBK1

C2RR197831DBK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK ASSEMBLED

0

C2F198531LG1

C2F198531LG1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0

3750420

3750420

Wakefield-Vette

RC ENCLOSURE SOLID 4U/19"/420T R

6

REFK1905617BK1

REFK1905617BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK STEEL 17.5X21.3X61.2 BLK

2

SR18UB

SR18UB

Tripp Lite

18U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET 33"

1171

S7219BU

S7219BU

Panduit Corporation

700MM 1070MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0

HME1685

HME1685

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL

0

HFMDT20165

HFMDT20165

Hammond Manufacturing

MODULAR DBL DOOR FLANGE DISC

0

F1FM4RU12X

F1FM4RU12X

Fiber Instrument Sales

4RU FLUSH MOUNT FRAME, 12 PLATES

5

C2F247823BK1

C2F247823BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

RACK FRAME

0

HWM2424U26BK

HWM2424U26BK

Hammond Manufacturing

24U 26IN SWING OUT WALL MOUNT

0

S7522BU

S7522BU

Panduit Corporation

700MM 1200MMD S-TYPE UNIV

0

C4F244231BK1

C4F244231BK1

Hammond Manufacturing

24U 31IN C4 CABINET FRAME

0

S6829W

S6829W

Panduit Corporation

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

0

SR1921-25-02

SR1921-25-02

Quest Manufacturing

SWING-OUT WALL RACK 25 UNIT 4'

4

S7822B

S7822B

Panduit Corporation

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

0

RR-1264-BT

RR-1264-BT

Bud Industries, Inc.

RACK OPEN RELAY 66.5" X 19" BLK

2521

RR-1263-MG

RR-1263-MG

Bud Industries, Inc.

RACK OPEN RELAY 31.5" X 19" GRY

14

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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