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    Rack systems provide an organized and cost-effective solution for storing computer and networking equipment. They allow easy access to installed equipment for maintenance and future changes. Two-post racks are suitable for lighter equipment under 20" deep, while four-post racks surround and support heavier equipment. When selecting a rack, consider equipment size and weight, strength, stability, security needs, and future expansion.

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    Rack systems provide an organized and cost-effective solution for storing computer and networking equipment. They allow easy access to installed equipment for maintenance and future changes. Two-post racks are suitable for lighter equipment under 20" deep, while four-post racks surround and support heavier equipment. When selecting a rack, consider equipment size and weight, strength, stability, security needs, and future expansion.

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    Rack systems provide an organized and cost-effective solution for storing computer and networking equipment. They allow easy access to installed equipment for maintenance and future changes. Two-post racks are suitable for lighter equipment under 20" deep, while four-post racks surround and support heavier equipment. When selecting a rack, consider equipment size and weight, strength, stability, security needs, and future expansion.

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    TECH TIP

    The Basics of Selecting


    a Rack System
    When it comes to organizing and setting up equipment in a computer room
    or data center, it is important to make the best use of the space available.
    For this reason, open frame server racks are a great solution to help stay
    organized in a cost-effective manner. Rack systems also provide:

    • A viable solution for many data center deployments, and address a


    variety of applications, from supporting active equipment, to providing a
    straightforward cable patching platform.
    • Straightforward access to the equipment or cabling sections—without
    walls or side panels, the hardware is accessible from all angles, even after
    the installation of the cabling and active equipment.
    • Unrestricted airflow to equipment.
    • Easy access which can reduce maintenance time and costs of future
    changes.
    • Load ratings up to 1500 lb (680.4 kg) for two-post racks, and up to 2200 lb
    (1000 kg) for four-post racks.

    In essence, open frame racks are cost effective, easily accessible and
    durable, which makes them a smart option for telecom equipment, servers or Two-Post
    networking with a relative low power load where cooling requirements are Universal Rack
    not a key cause for concern.

    With those benefits in mind, once you’ve determined if a rack system makes
    the most sense for your application, it’s time to make the right selection.
    Strength, stability and durability are all key factors, as is the ability to keep
    equipment safe and secure.

    Two-Post or Four-Post?
    Delineating between the two options is fairly straightforward. Two-post racks
    are typically used with open, floor-mount racks for patch panels and fiber
    enclosures with rack-mount equipment that is less than 20”D (510 mm),
    while four-post racks are a smarter choice for larger and heavier equipment,
    like network switches, because they surround equipment and provide
    front and rear support. Making the right selection usually depends on your
    current and future equipment needs.

    [email protected]
    chatsworth.com
    800-834-4969
    TECH TIP

    What’s on the Market Today?

    Two-Post Racks
    Universal Rack
    Heavy-duty two-post rack with a 3”D (80 mm) mounting channel. Available in
    19” EIA and 23” rack-mount widths and heights from 3’ to 9’ (0.9 m to 2.7 m).
    Supports 1500 lb (680.4 kg) of equipment. UL Listed versions available.

    Standard Rack, 3”D (80 mm)


    Standard two-post rack with a 3”D (80 mm) mounting channel. Available
    in 19” EIA rack-mount width and 7’, 8’ and 9’H (2.1 m, 2.4 m and 2.7 m).
    Supports 1000 lb (453.6 kg) of equipment. UL Listed.

    Standard Rack, 6”D (150 mm)


    Standard two-post rack with a 6”D (150 mm) mounting channel. Available in
    19”EIA and 23” rack-mount widths and 7’H (2.1 m). Supports 1000 lb (453.6
    kg) of equipment. UL Listed.

    Four-Post Racks
    QuadraRack® 4-Post Frame
    Fixed 29”D (740 mm) four-post rack with threaded mounting holes available
    in 19” EIA rack-mount width and 7’, 8’ and 9’H (2.1 m, 2.4 m and 2.7 m).
    Supports 2000 lb (907.2 kg) of equipment.

    QuadraRack® Server Frame


    Fixed 29”D (740 mm) four-post rack with square-punched mounting holes
    available in 19” EIA rack-mount width and 7’H (2.1 m). Supports 1000 lb
    (453.6 kg) of equipment.

    Adjustable QuadraRack® & Adjustable ServerRack


    Adjustable 15.75”D (400 mm) to 42.32”D (1075 mm) self-squaring four-
    post racks. Adjustable QuadraRack (pictured above) has #12-24 threaded
    equipment mounting holes. Adjustable ServerRack has square-punched
    equipment mounting holes that accept cage nuts or CPI’s patented tool-less
    Clik-Nut® Hardware Kit. Available in 19” EIA-310 rack-mount width and 6’, 7’,
    8’, and 9’H (1.8m , 2.1 m, 2.4 m, and 2.7 m). Supports 2000 lb (907.2 kg) of
    equipment.

    Adjustable Rail QuadraRack® & Adjustable Rail ServerRack


    Fixed 23.6”D (600 mm) and 35.4”D (900 mm) four-post racks adjustable
    depth rear equipment mounting rails that extend up to 5.9” (150 mm) beyond
    the rack to support deeper equipment. QuadraRack has #12-24 threaded
    equipment mounting holes. ServerRack has square-punched equipment
    mounting holes that accept cage nuts. Available in 19”EIA rack-mount width
    and 6’, 7’ and 8’H (1.8 m, 2.1 m and 2.4 m). Supports 2200 lb (1000 kg) of
    equipment.

    THE BASICS OF SELECTING A RACK SYSTEM chatsworth.com


    TECH TIP

    The rack-mount width must match equipment requirements. The depth of the rack, especially a four-post rack, must be
    carefully selected. Generally, you should plan a minimum 3’ (0.9 m) aisle at the front and rear of the rack. The height of
    the rack also determines the number of rack-mount unit (U) spaces on the rack. Additionally, racks that feature marked
    and numbered rack-mount spaces can greatly assist in determining remaining space available for future moves, adds
    and/or changes.

    CEILING

    CABLE
    RUNWAY

    CABLE
    RUNWAY

    Rack Width Max. Equipment Width


    19” 17.75” (450.9 mm)
    23” 21.75” (552.5 mm)

    Rack Height U
    6’ (1.8 m) 38
    7’ (2.1 m) 45
    8’ (2.4 m) 51
    9’ (2.7 m) 58

    Front View
    Side View Side View
    Standard & QuadraRack
    Universal Racks 4-Post Frame

    It is important to pick a height that provides enough overhead space for cable runway or cable trays. Note the
    relationship of rack height to ceiling height in the graphic above. Always leave 3” to 6” (80 mm to 150 mm) of space
    between the top of racks and cable runway. Leave 12” (300 mm) between each tier of cable runway and 18” (460 mm)
    between the ceiling and the top tier of cable runway.

    For more information on rack system selection, be sure to use this quick reference guide from Chatsworth Products.

    chatsworth.com
    [email protected]
    800-834-4969

    While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of all information, CPI does not accept
    liability for any errors or omissions and reserves the right to change information and descriptions of
    listed services and products.
    ©2022 Chatsworth Products, Inc. All rights reserved. Chatsworth Products, Clik-Nut, CPI, CPI Passive
    Cooling, CUBE-iT, Secure Array, eConnect, Evolution, GlobalFrame, MegaFrame, QuadraRack, RMR,
    Saf-T-Grip, SeismicFrame, SlimFrame, TeraFrame, Motive and Velocity are federally registered
    trademarks of Chatsworth Products. EuroFrame, H-Plane, Hi-Bar, In-Plane, M-Frame, NetPoint, Simply
    Efficient, Skybar, Wi-Tile and ZetaFrame are trademarks of Chatsworth Products and Oberon, a division
    of Chatsworth Products. All other trademarks belong to their respective companies. 06/22 MKT-CPI-772

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