Racks

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
HFMDT18184 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR FLANGE DISC	0
HN4WM24488SS Hammond Manufacturing	ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT	0
HMET20165 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL	0
C2F248531BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
HMET20124 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL	0
RCHV1901017BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK STEEL 17.5X21X12.5 BLK	10
C2RR197031BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK STEEL 31.5X23X77.3 BLK	0
C4RR307742SBK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK ASSEMBLED	0
C3RMC202010 Hammond Manufacturing	3R METERING CABINET 20X20X10	0
HN4WM364212SS Hammond Manufacturing	ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT	0
RCHS1901731BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK STEEL 31.5X21X19.5 BLK	2
HME1485 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR SINGLE DOOR ENCL	0
HMET20168 Hammond Manufacturing	MODULAR DBL DOOR ENCL	0
C2F246331BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
C2F244923LG1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
C2F247836BK1 Hammond Manufacturing	RACK FRAME	0
HN4FS723018SS Hammond Manufacturing	N4X 3-PT FREESTANDING ENCL	0
HN4WM24428SS Hammond Manufacturing	ENCLOSURE 2 DOOR WALLMOUNT	0
EN4DH362415WLG Hammond Manufacturing	ENCLOSURE STEEL DUAL ACCESS	0
IPC1678 Hammond Manufacturing	CABINET STEEL 31.5X28X70.3	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