StarTech 25U 4-Post Server Rack, 19in Open Frame Rack with 40in (101cm) Mounting Depth and 1200lb (544kg) Weight Capacity, Mobile or Floor Mount IT Rack

I rarely write reviews on products but this latest purchase has pleased me enough to warrant some feedback. Firstly - the packaging of the rack was SUPERB! I have never seen something be so well packaged in my life. It's HEAVY so you'd expect lots of packing etc. to stop the box from falling apart but these guys have gone above and beyond to protect all the components too. They're made of steel so protecting them would be a mute point except they obviously care about the quality and finish being preserved during transit. Seriously, well done on that front! Secondly - the quality of the materials is really high. No, really - it's SOOO good you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd robbed them for the price they're asking. There are no sharp edges, no dodgy holes, no duff bolts etc. - it's all just perfect. The paint job is also something they've not scrimped on. It's THICKKK. Really very good job done on something that may well face some abuse over the coming years. Thirdly - it's HEAVY. Really. You MUST take note that putting it together on your own IS possible but to avoid scratching anything or doing your back in - you really should consider getting a second pair of hands to assist. Yet another sign of quality materials being used here. WELL DONE StarTech - You've earned yourself a NEW loyal customer!

Great product with outstanding quality, it is strong and stable 15U rack with ability to have a Dell R730XD without any issues. It would be nice if StarTech would have optional add on kits to turn it from open frame rack to close frame a.k having top and sides to it. However, the rack is simple to build and set up with easy to follow instructions perfect for homelab. It came in heavy large box but it had everything and only took hour to build with single person.

Bought this rack for a server installation project in a fairly confined space. I looked around for many days at racks, many are ridiculous prices for what they are, then I came across this one and decided to go for it. Extremely glad I did! It arrived very quickly on Prime (which I also couldn't believe) and is in a very compact package. Installation with one person is easy and will take around an hour. I was also pleasantly surprised to see they had included all tools required including spanners and screwdrivers which a huge bonus for those who don't have to hand. I also couldn't believe the quality. For the price compared to others, I wasn't sure how well made it would be, but it is extremely well built, all parts are made of nice heavy thick metal and feels solid when put together. Also included is a few extra bolts just incase, and plenty of cage nuts and bolts. I have a couple of rack mount servers in it so far, and a few towers on a shelf and it feels very stable, even when moving it around on the casters. The adjustable depth I was a little bit worried about for strength compared to a fixed construction but I need not have worried, its plenty sturdy and appreciate having the flexibility. All in all, I really cannot fault this rack, wouldn't hesitate to use again. Highly recommended.

Expensive, but a true buy-once, cry-once purchase. This thing is absolutely SOLID! I'm not personally using the wheels, but the thing is absolutely rock solid. Assembly is very easy, took me 15-20 minutes alone. I wouldn't be shocked if this far outlives me. Tips for making it look less 'jarring' in a home setting: Use a length of black electrical tape to cover the numbering down each of the 4 exandable side arms. Do this during assembly before sliding into the receiving arms. This gives the rack a uniform clean black aesthetic. Use another length of black electrical tape to cover over the logo. When pressed down firmly in a straight line, it's practically invisible when you're not directly looking for it. This greatly helps with the look.

I bought this rack to go into a small server cupboard in a homelab that I was putting together and it is the perfect size to fit in there and at a very reasonable price. Having only previously built a rack for audio equipment before, which was made of thin metal and relied on the mounted equipment to make it rigid, I was very impressed with the StarTech 4 post rack. This is made of tick metal parts and when bolted together there is hardly any flex. It is easy to assemble and feels like a quality product that was well manufactured. The adjustable depth of the rack is a great feature allowing this rack to have a small footprint if only used for network equipment and short servers, or be extended to accommodate larger servers. The only thing that I have more of a query about than see as a negative is: the rack includes some grounding wires, but there is no obvious grounding point on the rack. It would be nice if there was a clear grounding point.

Really easy to assemble, although can be a little tricky to get the whole thing sitting square with one pair of hands. Solid rack, really stable and the adjustable depth is a great idea. Including the required tools is a nice touch. Having the cable management on the outside of the rack is not for me personally, but if you have a gap you can run cables through you can get it looking really tidy.

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.