StarTech 12U 4-Post Server Rack, 19in Open Frame Rack with 40in (101cm) Mounting Depth and 1200lb (544kg) Weight Capacity, Mobile or Floor Mount IT Rack

Very sturdy once everything is fit together and a few pieces of gear are installed to keep it from racking. Heavy gauge steel. Captive nuts riveted in almost everywhere. Many of the parts are reversible which makes it hard to screw up, just pay attention to the numbering and eyelet direction on the main vertical posts. Clever design keeps the overall parts number fairly low, good job from their design team. A bit awkward to build at a few steps since several pieces have to be held in place off the floor to bolt it all together. It definitely helps to have an extra pair of hands or perhaps a few small clamps could stand in to hold things in place while getting bolts started. Overall build is pretty simple, just bolting the corners together. You might consider measuring corner to corner as you put the final grunt on the bolts to keep everything square since there's really no corner/racking bracing, but the its quite close even without this effort. Just about everything required comes with the kit including wrenches for the bolts. The loose nut caster interface will actually require two of the smaller wrenches but only one is included. Not a big deal. One or two steps in the instructions make no sense, like instructing the consumer to put a washer on the back side of an interface then use a wrench to hold the washer while tightening the bolt. I'm sorry, do what now!?!? Luckily it is easy enough to figure out, but I think they skipped proofreading the instructions. A supply of cage nuts and bolts are included, but I went with Rack Studs instead. Despite a few very minor flaws still giving it 5 stars for outstanding value, chonkiness factor per dollar, simple and clever design, and fit for purpose. Open design makes installing sliding rails a lot easier. Great for a home lab. Unless you want enclosed side panels this is a great product. Use the money saved to buy rails, shelves, etc.

This rack really impressed me. I didn't have any issues with the packaging and all the parts arrived as expected. The box it came in was pretty thin for how rough and sturdy the metal parts are but in my case it was fine. Assembly was a little difficult because the instructions it came with had images that were kind of hard to see so I just relied on the product images on amazon. There is a part when you have to screw together 3 different metal pieces so the order could be important. It includes tools (actually good quality) to help install however I still needed a wrench to tighten the screws on the wheels which was a bummer. Over all the assembled rack is SOLID. I have a slight warp to it though where my Rack Mac Pro 2019 won't click both sides of the locking mechanism. I have to push the right side in to make it click. Pretty minor honestly and probably easily fixable if I loosen some screws and retighten them. Overall I love this rack. The included tools were great but they need to include something to be able to screw on the wheels because the nut and bolt just spin without holding both sides. The Rack is super sturdy and I have no doubt my Rack Mac Pro, UPS/backup power, and networking equipment won't be going anywhere. I love that It's adjustable.

The "StarTech.com 4-Post 42U Mobile Open Frame Server Rack" is exactly what I needed. I like that it is sturdy, has detailed instructions, and came with all hardware + tools needed to assemble it. It is compatible with shelves and rails of various brands that I've purchased for it. Assembly is not difficult, but for the 42U size, it _is_ a two-person task - at least it was for me & my wife. Fully assembled with the casters/wheels installed, the 42U does not quite fit through the interior doorways in our house - it's about 1/8" too tall. Overall, I'm very satisfied, and highly recommend this rack. Note: My photo includes accessories that were purchased separately: Power supplies, shelves, server rails, network switches, servers, PCs, cables, etc. (And yes, I know I need to improve my cable management)

This is a fantastic bit of kit. It has clearly written, easy to understand assembly instructions, it comes with the tools needed for assembly, and even has a few spare washers and bolts. It took about less than an hour to set up. It is sturdy enough for a rack mounted server or two and some networking gear with a UPS. They even include cage nuts and screws so it's possible to start populating the rack immediately. It's got 42U of rack space, all clearly labeled, making it a breeze to fit gear as needed. Startech also includes cable management, so you you can keep the rack organized when you need it. In terms of looks, it's pretty standard, with a nice finish that does not feel thin or cheap. I'm using this in my home lab, and it really helped me organize my rack gear and get it all installed without much of a fight or hassle. Does require a two person lift - sure you can show off and lift it alone, however it's just ungainly and not balanced well in the package, so you're just better off with a two person lift and move.

The rack is amazing for the price. I have worked with a few higher end racks that are closed concept, (in the $1000 range) and this rack is giving those a run for their money. The rack is great for people that don't plan on buying in bulk, (I'm talking 100's) but still want to leave room to expand to a few more of these. The rack comes with ALL the components, screws, and tools to get set up. I personally rack-mounted my 24 port switch, as well as 2 servers, and it's amazing what I found out about this rack. It came with the screws that my switch failed to come with to rack mount the thing, as well as the screwdriver to get them tightened, which not many products do nowadays. The rack comes with wheels for operating, or bolts so that you can bolt it into the floor, the wheels are pretty sturdy for my use. Putting it together was quite a task, but fun nonetheless What else can I say, this rack does exactly what it should and is great quality, with an amazing price tag. Probably one of the best things I've purchased from Amazon.

One of the best quality product from StarTech.com. Sturdy, excellent item. Thanks to StarTech.com.

Ya tenia otro rack de esta marca y la verdad es que muy contento con el EL montaje es muy fácil y tiene la posibilidad de montarlo en diferentes largos. Lo único malo es el precio por lo demás muy buen rack.

J'ai pris la version 25U. Emballage excellent : le carton et solide et renforcé aux arrêtes. Chaque pièces est entourée de plastiques à bulle. Le manuel de montage est sommaire, mais sans surprise. J'ai mis 2h à la monter seul, il faut prévoir un peut d'espace car il est nécessaire de (re)tourner l'armoire pendant le montage. Niveau finition c'est impeccable, une fois bien serré c'est solide et ça ne bouge pas.

Great product. Item arrived promptly and easy to assemble.