Rack Sizes
There are four main types of equipment racks; these include Commercial racks, Heavy-Duty racks, Industrial racks, NEMA racks (Weather), or Military racks (Shock, vibration and Weather). The following link provides Equipment Rack Manufacturers
Standard Rack Height;; 21" to 84", in any 1 3/4" increments
Standard Rack (outside) Depth;; 17", 24", 29" and 36"
Standard Panel Widths: 482.6mm (19 inch), 609.6mm, 762.0mm (per EIA 310)
Standard Panel Widths: 19", 24", 30", adapters are available for mounting 23" equipment
EIA-310 does not specify rack depth. So be sure to specify or know the internal depth, usable depth and overall depth.
Height is also given in 'U', 1U = 44.45mm, 2U = 88.90mm
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Be sure to consider the other options available when specifying an equipment rack;
Rack Door Options;
Solid Door
Vented Door [vented top, vented bottom or both vented]
Tempered Glass Door [normally just a front door option]
Perforated Door [normally just a rear door option]
Rack Top Panel Options;
Solid Top
Vented Top
Fan Top [Multi-Fan Top, or one large top mounted fan]
Rack Side Panel Options;
Solid Sides
Vented Sides
Open Sides [normally used with two side mounted racks]
Equipment Rack Grounding next page in the section.
Also refer to the page covering Rack Equipment Installation for recommendations on how to install equipment within an equipment rack.
Index page; How To Specify a Equipment Chassis
