RackPath 12U Open Frame Server Rack – Heavy Duty 4 Post Adjustable Depth with Casters

I was flip flopping on this one for a tad more $ or the cheaper option for less.I sprung for 2 of the 12U frames and I’m glad I did. This is a super high quality unit especially considering the price. And I’ve seen it for under $150 since then.Solid units! No doubt about it. No problems getting it put together either.

Easy to assemble, heavy duty materials, and as you can see, this rack is up to the task! I run a home network consisting centralized file storage, gaming server, computer lab, and hydroponics server/lab. Bottom line...this rack can handle it.

I have used several different racks over the years. Some of them are better than others but I was really impressed with this rack. It is assembled with essentially one size bolt (a 13m bolt and they include a 13m wrench with the rack). I ended up using my drill with a 13 socket on it to make it easier.The rack is very sturdy and rigid. The instructions are okay but if you follow the pictures you will find that it is easier to put together. I found that putting the casters on when you finish putting the bottom together was better than doing it after everything was assembled.The only negative thing I can say about it is the packing of the rack. The pieces are wrapped in plastic wrap and it is harder to remove than other racks I have put together. The bolt plastic bag broke while I was putting it together and the screws were all over the box. Some of the frames were scratched a little as I was putting them together. Maybe if they put it in a padded envelope that would be better.I also found a spot on the back of the rack where I can mount a surge protector in without causing a mess.I probably will get this rack again even if they don't have to change anything due to the quality and end result. Totally worth it.

Overall seems to be a sturdy rack. Comes with mounting hardware and pretty standard castors. Rack itself came packed nice and snug so no shipping issues.However it came with 2 stripped/otherwise broken holes on the back bracket of the rack. Could tell off the bat they were looser than the others so this couldn't have been an issue with shipping. Unfortunately wouldnt be too big of an issue if they werent right next to each other. For this reason I am leaving a lower rating. Otherwise its a decent rack for home use, and I don't plan on filling it entirely so it fits my purposes as is.

This is a very well-built rack, and it was very easy to assemble. Probably took 20 minutes to assemble. It uses actual bolts instead of screws like other brands do. The depth settings are numbered and they give you a chart in the instructions on which positions get you what depth. It's sturdy enough to fully load with heavy servers (I've loaded it with drive arrays). I would recommend this Rackpath brand ANY day over the Vevor brand I'd gotten previously. You won't be disappointed.

I bought a pair of these to use as stands for my mixer desk. Most racks weren't capable of supporting a 6x3 table plus the weight of the mixer and associated rack gear. The instructions are very clear and the adjustments to make the racks the right depth are easy to make. These racks are tanks and the fact that you can use both sides of the rack for gear is especially perfect for studio applications.Do yourself a favor and buy the rack nut tool (and extra nuts). Worth every penny!

Got almost done with the assembly but one "Part D" was manufactured with incorrect cuts/ and front/back screw placement depending on your perspective. Trying to contact them for replacement part. will update later.

After pulling this rack out of the box I was thoroughly impressed with the quality and rigidity of the rack. However, when putting it together, I quickly learned that I received 3 right vertical posts and 1 left vertical post. Not the intended 2 and 2. And they are not interchangeable. Essentially this rendered the rack useless because I only have 3 of the proper posts.Amazon will not replace a single missing part of an item which means that I would have to return it for a refund or replacement rack. I ordered this from overseas to an APO box and the box got mutilated (not the shippers fault), so repacking and returning this rack is almost impossible. It would be a lot easier if I could just get a single replacement post...If I had gotten all four posts this rack would easily be a 5 star review. For the price and quality, it's the best I have found.

I had some concerns as the box arrived damaged and when I opened it the M8 bolts were out of their bag and floating loose. Assembly was straightforward, though it would have been nice to have the vertical posts labeled. I took my time and didn't install the casters or cable management pieces as the rack wouldn't have fit in the space available. I purchased thus as I needed the extra depth for my Proliant DL380P G8 servers. My other 12u rack next to it is on adjustable levelling legs and it is not quite as high as this unit floor mounted. Be advised that without the casters it is 27 inches (68.6cm) from the floor to the top of the top mount M8 bolt heads.

Overall this is a great computer rack.. except for a few minor major problems.. like the fact that the rear metal post on the right side was the wrong one.. the package included TWO REAR METAL POSTS that were exactly the same, which I fixed by sawing a small section of the metal flang off the edge.. so it fit accordingly on the back right side. I supposed I could have just shipped it all back but wow its a heavy package and Im 65.. not wheeling that back to parcel depot.. ALSO NO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS were included... okay it was easy to figure out how to assemble it just looked at the pictures on Amazon but still kind of unprofessional if you ask me.. and I dunno who packaged this but packaging a WRONG PART in the package is just very very unprofessional. Also the box was dented on side and ripped a bit open so the plastic external cable holders that screw onto the side of the rack one was broken in half.. which was also cheesy using plastic cable holders on an expensive rack like this .. how long do they think those will last banging into stuff if the rack is moved.. otherwise I got it together, its sturdy does the job I wanted but stupid things like this putting wrong part in the package is just nonsense.