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StarTech.com 2-Post 12U Desktop Server Rack, Small Open Frame 19in Computer Rack, Compact Network Rack for AV / Studio / Data / IT Equipment, Free Standing Two-Post Home/Office Rack (RK12OD)
Price range: £57.15 through £62.36
Maximize your workspace efficiency with the StarTech.com 2-Post 12U Desktop Server Rack, a compact and space-saving solution designed for IT professionals and home office enthusiasts. This professional-grade 19-inch open frame rack provides a stable mounting platform for networking, AV, and studio equipment while ensuring effortless access and superior organization.
- Universal 12U Compatibility: Provides 12U of vertical mounting space for all standard 19-inch rack-mount devices including servers, switches, and patch panels.
- Optimized Passive Cooling: The open-frame design facilitates maximum airflow to prevent hardware overheating and extend the lifespan of your mission-critical equipment.
- Heavy-Duty Stability: Engineered from solid SPCC cold-rolled steel to support a substantial weight capacity of up to 110 lbs (50 kg) for total reliability.
- Hassle-Free Maintenance: The free-standing 2-post structure allows for easy front and rear access to cables and ports, simplifying installation and troubleshooting.
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Product Description
Product Overview
Maximize your workspace efficiency with the StarTech.com 12U Desktop Open Frame Server Rack, the ultimate space-saving solution for IT professionals and home office enthusiasts. This heavy-duty 2-post rack is meticulously engineered to provide a stable and accessible mounting platform for standard 19-inch networking, AV, and telecommunications equipment. Its compact, free-standing design is perfect for environments where space is a premium, such as on a workbench, under a desk, or in a studio. By utilizing an open-frame structure, this rack ensures unobstructed airflow for passive cooling, keeping your mission-critical servers, switches, and patch panels running at peak performance. Whether you are managing a small office network, a professional recording studio, or a dedicated data center, the StarTech.com RK12OD offers the perfect blend of durability, easy access, and professional-grade organization to streamline your technical setup.
Key Features
- Universal 12U Storage: Provides 12U of vertical mounting space for all standard 19-inch rack-mount devices, including servers, KVMs, and network switches.
- Superior Heat Dissipation: The open-frame design facilitates maximum airflow, preventing equipment from overheating and extending the lifespan of your hardware.
- Heavy-Duty Steel Construction: Built from solid SPCC cold-rolled steel, supporting a substantial weight capacity of up to 110 lbs (50 kg) for total reliability.
- Hassle-Free Accessibility: The 2-post structure allows for easy front and rear access to cables and ports, making installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting a breeze.
- Compact Desktop Footprint: Designed to fit perfectly on or around your desk, providing a professional racking solution without the need for a full-sized cabinet.
- Complete Mounting Kit: Ships with all necessary assembly hardware, including 20 M6 cage nuts and screws, for immediate out-of-the-box installation.
- Industry Standard Compliance: Engineered to meet EIA-310 rack-mount standards, ensuring compatibility with most 19-inch equipment brands.
Important Information
- Mounting Standards: Fully compliant with EIA-RS-310-C and EIA/ECA-310-E standards for 19″ rack-mount equipment.
- Dimensions: Compact profile standing approximately 23 inches high, ideal for desktop or floor-standing use.
- Assembly Required: Ships as a flat pack to save on shipping costs and prevent transit damage; clear instructions included for quick setup.
- Included Hardware: Includes 20 M6 screws and 20 M6 cage nuts to get your equipment mounted right away.
- Warranty: Backed by a StarTech.com lifetime warranty and free 24/5 multi-lingual technical support.
Why Choose Think Assemble
- Quality Assurance: We only stock industry-leading brands like StarTech.com to ensure your equipment is housed in the most secure and durable racks available.
- Expert Technical Support: Our team of specialists is ready to provide pre-sales advice and post-purchase technical assistance to help you build the perfect setup.
- Fast & Reliable Shipping: We prioritize efficient logistics to ensure your server rack arrives safely and promptly at your home or office.
- Customer-Centric Service: At Think Assemble, we focus on providing a seamless shopping experience with transparent product details and dedicated support.
Specification
Overview
| Weight | 2550 g |
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| Dimensions | 29.21 × 50.29 × 58.67 cm |
| Department | Default Category |
| Item model number | RK12OD |
| Product Dimensions | 29.21 x 50.29 x 58.67 cm; 2.55 kg |
| ASIN | B001U14MO8 |
| Manufacturer | StarTech |
| Size Name | 12U, 8U |
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10 reviews for StarTech.com 2-Post 12U Desktop Server Rack, Small Open Frame 19in Computer Rack, Compact Network Rack for AV / Studio / Data / IT Equipment, Free Standing Two-Post Home/Office Rack (RK12OD)
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Emmster –
This is a really cheap (even compared with ebay purchases) way of getting some basic rack-space. I’ve setup a small Cisco CCNA lab (x2 routers, x1 switch) and it suits my needs perfectly.It has rubberised feet that mean it will safely sit a-top a desk whilst you’re mounting your kit. My purchase (7th Jan 2011) came with 5 pieces: the two uprights, the two feet pieces AND (completely gratis ;O) a cross-piece that connects it all together. Before purchasing I was a little concerned that, from the images given (i’ve added one of my own to show what I received), it looks like the appliances that you mount hold it together – but this is not the case.I also got x20 screws and cage nuts in my package.It’s probably obvious to all but, just in case: this rack isn’t enclosed – so if (like me) you’ve got appliances that make appreciable white-noise, you’ll be hearing it! Also, it is well finished and quite nicely rounded except for the tops of the two uprights. They could give a nasty gash if you (or your small children) fell on/head-butted them. A couple of rubberised mouldings would have been made this a perfect item. As it stands it’s merely excellent!
James B –
Like most of the other reviewers, I bought this rack to hold a whole bunch of Cisco & associated IT kit that I use for studying. It lives on my workbench in the garage.The rack arrived quickly (way quicker than the estimate) and was well packaged, and consisted of two “legs”, the two rack uprights, a crossbrace piece and a bag of fixings. The rack itself is well made: Small and light enough to be convenient, but reassurringly heavy enough that you don’t think that it’s going to topple over. Each foot connects to each upright with four screws, and there are also rubber feet provided to prevent it scratching anything that you might place it on. The crossbrace piece screws across the bottom 1U and holds the uprights the right distance apart.The rack comes with 20 nuts and bolts to mount your first few bits of kit. They’re new and don’t require too much persuasion to get them into the rack, and certainly don’t require the kind of forcing with a screwdriver that you sometimes get with rack nuts at work! I mounted a couple of Cisco switches in the top of the rack to begin with, and they’re held securely with no danger of them toppling over. As other people have mentioned, due to the angle of the uprights, and the length of the legs, I wouldn’t want to try mounting any full-depth servers in one. However, once I’d mounted my first two switches, I was able to remove the crossbrace, and my Dell rackmount server sits nice & tidy between the legs right down at the bottom with no issue at all.
Anonymous- –
I bought this desktop rack to tidy a lot of my audio equipment up. I have 3x synthesizers (that I needed to buy mounting hardware for to fit them to this) and a 19″ audio interface. All together this totals 10U of the 12U space, so I have 2U more space to occupy…which I will.This rack frame is made of heavy gauge powder-coated steel and comes with enough fixings for 5x rack units. For me this means I’ll be one set short and will need to buy an extra set of rack fixings…about £35 for a set of 50 (I need 4 🙁 ). It extremely easy to build…so easy you don’t need any instructions, but some are provided.Excellent piece of equipment. I would highly recommend it.
Gee –
Over the years I have purchased a few rack mountable bits of audio equipment and decided now is the time to set them properly and found this great piece of kit with all positive reviews. At £30 it was a no brainer for me, it’s so easy to set up and a pretty sturdy rack and even more so once the gear is bolted in, my stuff is quite light so no problems there but probably best not to bolt anything too heavy in it. It came with all the pieces described but also an extra 4 bolts and a blanking plate which gave the rack a bit more rigidity. Good quality and good value so I’m very pleased with it.
Andy Smith –
This rack is primarily for lighter equipment (up to 50kg in the description) like audio but is a greater starter rack for CCNA – CCNP switches and routers. The rack design is sturdy enough to support this equipment and stands firm. The 20 silver cage nuts and bolts supplied are good quality and hold the equipment well but you would need some more for a full rack. When fully loaded it’s obviously a bit of a pain to move but I doubt most people will ever have that issue.Construction is very straight forward and only takes a short while to put together, the 5 parts are held together by large black bolts with philips ends and are secured without much effort. The rubber feet provide good grip but I don’t really see it moving far anyway.If your just starting out building yourself a CCNA training rack it might also be worth looking atA 1U rack-mountable power distribution unit with surge detectionhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0080OISQQA cable management tidy barhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0022QNJYOSome velcro roll for tyding cables withhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00H8FXPE8hope this helps 🙂
Kyle –
A plus
Awesome
MT –
Great
Happy with this desktop rack. I’m currently using it to tidy up a simple home network inside a wardrobe and its the perfect size
rené wilcot –
Super produit,
facile à monter, solide, beau et parfaitement adapté pour un synthé eurorack.
Think Assemble Customer –
家庭用では十分
RK4OD(4U) からの買い替え、4Uでは足りなくなってきたので購入。RK4ODでもそうでしたが、3面のみの構造のため華奢な感じですが、かなり頑丈でしっかりしています。なぜか、ゲージナットが5U分しか付属していません、8U分(のこり3U)付けてくれればいいのに。価格はかなり手頃なので、家庭用としてはこのメーカー一択です。ベース部分は4U、8U、12Uと全て同じなので、左右のベースブラケットのみ低価格でオプション販売してくれたらよいのに。
Mox –
buon prodotto
È meglio di quanto mi aspettassi, i posti liberi sono effettivamente 8, temevo che la traversa sotto ne rubasse uno per come era descritto.Le basi hanno due fori per mettere 4 piedini, ma in realtà vanno benissimo qualora si volesse piuttosto avvitare il sostegno ad una base (per esempio dentro un mobile).Abbastanza solido. Suggerisco di avvitare le viti di montaggio tutte a 3/4, poi metterlo in posizione e tenendo le basi bel premute a terra, serrare le viti, perché c’è un po’ di gioco (necessario) e quindi non è garantito che venga fissato perfettamente a squadra se le serrate tendendolo in posizioni strane tipo in mano o su un fianco.Unica piccola critica che le viti e tutto il necessario per il fissaggio sono in numero giusto, in altri termini se una vite vi capita rovinata o persa nel mentre, siete fregati. Però vabbè, diciamo che si combina eventualmente.