Customer Reviews

StarTech.com 25U 4 Post Server Open Frame Rack Cabinet Computer Case 4POSTRACK25

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I looked high and low, east and west, north and south, and I couldn't find any decent rack for my home lab environment. This unit fit the bill perfectly!

It includes everything you need, as well as screws to mount your equipment. It's very sturdy, and I don't worry at all about this rack failing on me. I didn't get the casters. I devised my own mobil solution. I bolted on two pieces of 6x4 hardwood to the bottom, and attached 4 heavy-duty casters (up to 1000 pounds).

Initially I bought a server rack from ITS Enclosures ([...]), but it wasn't a server rack at all. They ended up keeping my money and sticking me with a hunk of metal that will be difficult for me to even dispose of. Do not buy a "server rack" from ITS Enclosures, because they do not know the first thing about what a server rack is, even know they advertised this as a server rack.

I saw this rackmount on Amazon and knew it was the one for me after reading the other reviews.

A central place to install all my power supply, distribution, UPS backups, networking, dial-up, and printer switch
equipment. Every indicator is now on the rack and can tell any system status at a glance in one place, instead of
poking here and there around my SOHO looking to see the LED's on a component.

The instructions were somewhat sparse, though following their advice to start from the top and work your way down
does work better. First attach the arms on each side not snugged up, starting from the top. Once all the screws
are in each arm, then they can be snugged up. I then installed the center shelf, which proved critical in centering
and squaring everything else up. Next was a final tightening of the arms to the posts, then the center screws in
each arm, working my way from top to bottom each time. Then a final adjustment and tightening of the center shelf,
and going back over every screw for a double check in the order mentioned above.

Last come the front and rear anti-tip plates, making sure they are flat and level to the floor surface. Once all
is secured, the black arm screw access hole caps can be installed. I didn't use the optional casters, and unless
you are installing over 1000 pounds of servers and other gear, I didn't feel it necessary to bolt it to the wood
floor of the house. Although the weight distribution is towards the front, you can put quite alot on the rear of
the rack also, especially power distribution and cable management stuff.

This rackmount is so flexible in how one can configure it, and the heavy-gauge steel making up the arms and posts
provide excellent support properly assembled. I wish they gave me 6M instead of 5M screws and nuts. I bought the
6M Belkin from Amazon, and shelving and cable management parts from various sellers including Amazon. Extra Star-
Tech 5M come in handy for lighter shelving, cable management, etc. Save your nice 6M for the heavy stuff like the
UPS's, line conditioners and other gear over 10 lbs.

Product arrived in excellent condition sold by Amazon, good price and free shipping. My SOHO will be complete with
the Startech 25U rackmount. A final picture will be posted in customer images. HIGHLY recommend to anyone who will
take advantage of this kind of open-air 4-post rackmount system.

This rack takes about an hour to assemble using a phillips screwdriver. Once it is assembled; it is rock solid. I suggest that you order the wheels kit if you want wheels, the wheels are good quality and attach quickly.

Really couldn't ask for better! Very solid metal frame, stable, great construction, easy to assemble, plenty of parts, includes mounting hardware, and the floor panel is a nice addition. Good all around server rack.