Racks

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
SR42UBWDSP1 Tripp Lite	42U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET	0
SR4POST52HD Tripp Lite	CABINET STEEL	16
SRW9UDPVRT Tripp Lite	SMARTRACK 9U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-	3
SR42UBEXPND Tripp Lite	42U OPEN FRAME RACK ENCLOSURE	44
SR24UB Tripp Lite	CABINET STEEL	354
SR42UW Tripp Lite	42U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET	15
SRW18USDPG Tripp Lite	18UWALL MNT RACK ENC 36X24X26	30
SR42UBMDEXPND Tripp Lite	42U 4-POST OPN FRAM RACK CABINET	9
SRWF2U Tripp Lite	2UWALL MNT RACK ENC 29X26X5	8183
SR42UBKD Tripp Lite	42U RACK ENCLOSURE SERVER CAB	5
SRW6UDPVRT Tripp Lite	SMARTRACK 6U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-	112
SR2POST25 Tripp Lite	25U 2-POST OPEN FRAME RACK	57
SRWO12UHD Tripp Lite	12UWALL MNT RACK ENC 25X20X18	8
SRW6UDPGVRT Tripp Lite	SMARTRACK 6U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-	1116
SR45UBWD Tripp Lite	45U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET	9
SRW12USNEMA Tripp Lite	12U WALL MNT RACK ENC 25X24X26	169
SR42UBDPWD Tripp Lite	42U RACK ENCLOSURE SERVER CAB	35
SRW9UDPGVRT Tripp Lite	SMARTRACK 9U LOW-PROFILE SWITCH-	381
SR45UBEXP Tripp Lite	45U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET	5
SR42UBZ4 Tripp Lite	42U RACK ENCL SERVER CABINET	56

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