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
The term RETMA may be found instead of EIA-310, which is the old name for EIA. RETMA: Radio Electronics Television Manufacturers Association.
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