Height
The height of the Racks is measured in Us. Each U is 1.75 inches or 44.45mm. For example, a 42U cabinet has an internal height of 42x1.75 = 73.5 inches / 1866.9 mm. A Rack Sever or Rack UPS typically occupy 2U. Be sure to make an accurate calculation of the height of the equipment to be accommodated as well as the available height for equipment that can be installed later.
Depth
Depending on the equipment that the rack will accommodate, you must choose the depth of the rack.
floor-standing rack
Indicative some equipment depths.
Rack | Depth (mm) | Ideal for |
---|---|---|
Shallow | 690 | A/V equipment, limited space |
Medium Depth | 790 | Limited space |
Classic | 940 | Servers |
Deep | 1070 | Extra wires, better air induction |
wall-mount rack
Indicative some equipment depths.
Rack | Depth (mm) | Ideal for |
---|---|---|
Shallow | < 410 | patch panels |
Medium Depth | 410 - 610 | Switches |
Classic | 611 - 810 | UPS |
Deep | > 810 | Servers |
Weight of equipment
Rack - Cabinets can accommodate equipment up to a weight limit. Make sure that the total weight of the equipment does not exceed the weight limit of your equipment.
Learn more about the special features of Rack here.