StarTech 12U 2-Post Open Frame Desktop Server Rack, 19in Compact Space-Saving Floor IT Rack with 350lb (160kg) Weight Capacity

I am very happy with this 12U open frame rack. I am using it in a home music studio to house my audio equipment and it is perfect because it is sturdy and strong so I am not worried about the safety of my gear and also having it be open framed makes it really easy to make routing changes and plug things in different ways. Well worth it! Will get another one when I have more gear.

Easy assembly. I had no problem with the mounting clips included.Solid platform for heavy equipment. My four amps are about 120# totalI may remove the top bracket and add more space. The amps or your other devices will keep the rack solid and stable latterly.The manufacturer recommends against using casters for mobility due to stability issues.. I use furniture pads to slide my rack. Works for me.My local computer guy recommends StarTech brand. Nothing beats it for quality and cost. He gave me a quote of $500+. Yikes

Compared to a full four post rack this is 1000% easier to assemble and has most of the same functionality. I was afraid my longest server chassis (24” depth) would cause it to tilt over but it really doesn’t, and it isn’t even close to doing so. Overall, I’d recommend this to almost anyone over a 4 post/caster rack. It’s just SO much simpler, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. I have a 4U UNRAID server chassis, 2U computer chassis, 1U switch, 1U patch panel, and 2U shelf with raspberry pi’s and assorted smarthome hubs. This chassis, unlike my previous 4 post chassis, holds all that AND let’s me maneuver it in and out of small closets and corners to keep it hidden (essential for the wife approval factor). And I even recommend this for people who need their server to roll, and would recommend using a floor dolly or wheeled shelf. The experience will be better than the incredibly heavy 4 post rack for most people.The included mounting screws are solid and plentiful. The finish is sturdy and doesn’t easily develop deep scratches. I do wish the Star Tech logo was an optional sticker, it’s fairly large and a bit garish.

I notice the light and heavy duty models are jumbled together in these reviews and most of the limiting reviews seem to be for the light version. After I sorted that out, I bought the heavy duty version to support four tiers of test equipment on my desk. The rack appears stable, even before I put a large heavy network analyser as the lowest layer. I am using two shelves to support non-rack units in the upper half and the rack is very steady with *some* weight high. The sides of the rack are attached with bright plated screws, but all other fasteners are black plated. Plenty of equipment screws/nuts are provided, which is good as the nuts clip to the round mounting holes in the rack (one would hope!). This is in contrast to the mounting system provided with the same brand shelves, designed to fit into square holes and not usable on this rack.

First, if you are considering the 12U, get the 16U if have room and can afford it. It's not that much larger and gives you more flexibility. I'm using this for a homelab. I have the rack sitting on a microwave cart so I can have storage below. I had a 19" Aruba switch 1U down from the top, with nothing else below and it was rock solid! They got the angles right to keep this very sturdy. I would have no issue filling this with equipment. All the hardware was included and it was easy to assemble. Highly recommended if you want more flexibility then a traditional rack. Only downside is you can't use rails, but I had the Aruba attached just from the front and no sagging or flexing.Update:I have the rack almost full, including a 2U server and 3U server, along with some shelves and numerous switches. It is still rock solid and has no issue holding the servers from just the front.

This network rack is an absolute beast. When ordering, I was concerned with the design and that it may tip over. Once assembled I noticed the weight and the inability to tip it over. I’m not a a networking expert by any means but was thrilled with the easy assembly and the heft and sturdiness of the rack. I own several Star Tech products and I have been extremely satisfied with the build quality of all of them including the 3 power surge protectors pictured here.

You get what you pay for and in this case with the 16U desktop version it's no exception. It came with a nice set of hardware and was packaged well. It's heavy duty and is just what I was looking for in a solid desktop rack. I liked that it's a vertical rack and not slanted back as most desktop racks are, plus it's taller than most of them as a 16U. Just multiply 1.75" per U count and you will get a good idea of the height. The only minor nitpick would be that the assembly hardware is silver and not black. The rail / rack mount hardware included is black with nice washers. In my case, I had other hardware so I was able to assemble everything using black screws. You could also use some of the black rack mount screws to assemble the rack, so it's not a big deal and or worth knocking a star off. You can see in the pictures that the assembly hardware is silver too. It has a nice finish and is well made. 350 pounds of rated equipment weight. A nice setup for my needs!

I must be doing I correctly because I can’t that many piece of rack equipment to fit in there. I was actually thinking that I might’ve gotten a 10u