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Server Racks & Cabinets

This page holds 19-inch racks and cabinets for network, CCTV and telecom equipment, with the parts that fit them out. It covers wall-mounted cabinets for small systems, floor-standing data and server cabinets for larger ones, and accessories such as rack shelves, fan trays, brush and blanking panels, cable management bars and cage nuts, plus lockable DVR enclosures. The All-Rack CAB9WB450BLK wall cabinet has lockable doors and side panels and a 40kg loading capacity.

Choosing Server Racks & Cabinets

Server racks are 19-inch network equipment cabinets. Measure the equipment first: its height in rack units (U), its depth and its weight decide the cabinet.

Wall-mounted cabinets

Wall cabinets keep a small network off the floor. The Hikvision DS-XS6404-S/B is a 4U cabinet of 600 × 450 × 281 mm with a lockable 4 mm tempered glass door and a 40 kg static load, and the DS-XS6412-S/B gives 12U for switches, patch panels, CCTV recorders and small UPS units. The All-Rack CAB12WB450BLK is 12U and 450mm deep, built from 1.2mm mild steel with a toughened glass front door. The Connectix RR-W1-6-G has a lockable glass front door and removable, lockable side panels.

Floor-standing cabinets

Floor cabinets hold larger systems. The All-Rack CAB276X6 is a 27U, 600×600mm server cabinet with lockable, removable doors and adjustable 19” mounting profiles, and the CAB186X6 is an 18U data cabinet whose front and rear doors both lock. Connectix RackyRax cabinets include 42U models: the RR-F1-42-P data cabinet has a lockable door and cable access in the base, and the RR-F5-42-M server cabinet has perforated front and rear doors.

Fitting out

Shelves carry equipment that is not rack-mountable. The All-Rack SHELF2U400BLK is a 2U cantilever shelf 400mm deep, and the SHELF550800 is a fixed shelf 550mm deep for 800mm floor cabinets with a 90kg load capacity. For cooling, the FANR2600 is a 2-way roof mount fan tray for 600mm deep cabinets. The MANBAR1U4R cable bar has four 65mm rings, and the 1UBSP brush strip panel lets cables through while keeping dust out.

Lockable recorder boxes

Where a single recorder needs protecting, the Haydon HAY-LDVR1-F is a lockable DVR enclosure of powder-coated steel with an anti-drill radial lock and two 12v fans that expel hot air.

ModelTypeSizeNotes
DS-XS6404-S/BWall cabinet4U, 600 × 450 × 281 mmGlass door, 40 kg static load
DS-XS6412-S/BWall cabinet12ULockable glass door
CAB12WB450BLKWall cabinet12U, 450mm deepToughened glass door
CAB186X6Floor data cabinet18UFront and rear doors lock
CAB276X6Floor server cabinet27U, 600×600mmAdjustable profiles
RR-F5-42-MFloor server cabinet42UPerforated doors
SHELF550800Fixed shelf550mm deep90kg load capacity
FANR2600Roof fan tray600mm deep cabinets2-way

Related categories

Fill the rack from network switches and PoE, patch panels and power distribution units (PDUs), add servers and workstations, or read our Help & Support guides on rack units, depth and wall or floor mounting.

Brands we stock in Server Racks & Cabinets

Advanced, All-Rack, BTicino by Legrand, Connectix Cabling Systems, Dahua Technology, Dantech Electronic Engineering, Eaton, GEWISS, Haydon, Hikvision, LigoWave and SFX Cables.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a server cabinet and a network cabinet?

A server cabinet is usually deeper and often has perforated front and rear doors for airflow, because servers are long and run hot. A network or data cabinet is often shallower, with a glass front door, and holds patch panels, switches and recorders. Check how long the servers are before picking a depth. The range here includes server cabinets with perforated doors and data cabinets with glass doors.

When should you use a wall mount server rack?

A wall mount server rack suits a small network, CCTV recorder or comms setup where floor space is limited, such as an office, shop or plant room. Check the wall can carry the loaded weight and use fixings suited to solid masonry or timber studs. Leave room for the door to swing open and for air to circulate. The range here includes lockable wall cabinets in several depths.

What is a comms cabinet?

A comms cabinet is a lockable rack enclosure that houses communications equipment such as patch panels, network switches, routers and telephone systems. The term is used interchangeably with data cabinet or network cabinet. Comms cabinets come in wall-mounted and floor-standing versions, and their height is given in rack units. The range here includes wall and floor comms cabinets with lockable doors.

What is a server rack?

A server rack is a frame or cabinet built to a standard width, with mounting rails that hold servers, switches and other equipment in a stack. Height is counted in rack units, and enclosed racks add lockable doors, side panels and cable entry. A rack keeps equipment organised, ventilated and secure. The range here includes wall-mounted and floor-standing server racks.

What goes in a server rack?

A server rack typically holds servers, network switches, patch panels, routers, CCTV recorders and a UPS, with a PDU to share power. Shelves carry kit that is not rack-mountable, while blanking panels, fan trays and cable management bars keep airflow and cabling tidy. Heavier items usually sit at the bottom for stability. The range here includes shelves, fan trays, blanking panels and cage nuts.

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