StarTech 6U 19in Wall-Mount Network Rack, 14in Deep, 44lb (WALLMOUNT6)

I bought this rack unit because I've started to get some new gear for my personal music/recording studio. I currently have an Avid Eleven Rack and a BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer as rack-mount effects. Let me say this unit is a beast and sturdy as a tank. As shown in the pics, it holds my rack FX perfectly with three additional spaces leftover (the 11 Rack uses 2 spaces all by itself) and still has plenty of room to hold my old Mac Mini and my Behringer audio interface (U-Phoria UMC204HD). The top is open, but I found a perfectly sized spare shelf I had to place my HD monitor on top of the whole setup. The rack unit comes with the stabilizer bar already assembled and everything ready to go. In the fairly large box it came in I received the rack unit, a one-page instruction manual in a plastic binder sleeve, and all the necessary accessories bubble-wrapped and zip-tied to the unit itself. Everything I needed, in other words—with plenty of space for cord management and airflow in the back of the unit. Included are enough rack screws, clip nuts, and washers to install 3 or 4 rack-mount effects. It would be nice if they also included enough for the rest of the unit's shelf space (6 rack FX in all), but it's definitely not a deal-breaker and not worth the removal of a star rating. If you're looking to get into rack-mounted FX for yourself, give this bad boy a try. You won't regret it.

Perfect for a home network - well priced, decently made, and took me to the "next level" with my home networking equipment. Easy to install and sturdy. There is a horizontal brace that can be top or bottom mounted depending on what you have installed, which will give the rack the proper squared up dimensions to install standard width network equipment in. Keep in mind that this rack has some flex in the vertical side panels which will disappear once a couple of items are installed in it. Check out "Budget Nerd"s YouTube channel for a nice little primer on this setup; Tom Lawrence also has a nice video on his "Lawrence Systems" YouTube channel called "DIY Home Rack Build" which goes over some great options for modular keystone patch panels. I installed this on a stud framed wall in my basement, a work in progress. I'll likely sheath the stud wall in plywood to give me flexibility to mount other networking equipment as needed.

Not sure why, but was expecting some assembly when it arrived. I was pleasantly mistaken. Came fully assembled, and more specifically everything (except for removable crossbar bar) was solidly welded. Crossbrace does interfere with top slot for anything deeper than a few inches but it’s easily removed and in my opinion unnecessary if you have a 1u product properly secured in the top slot anyway. Crossbrace can be moved to lower side of case in four pre-existing holes. All six slots are numbered. My only complaint would it comes with 3 sets of screws/retainers for mounting your hardware into unit. Would be nice if they’d just go ahead and provide enough screws/retainers for all six slots rather than just three of them. Mark the MSRP up about $0.99 and they’d cover their cost of providing them. I’m OCD, so having all the visible screws/retainers matching would’ve been nice.

Seems good enough, it should be strong enough for most network gear but there are a bunch of little things: The included screws had heads that were too large to fit through the keyhole openings so I had to hold it up while screwing it into the wall. It would have been nice if it included the reinforcement bracket on both the top and the bottom. It came with M5 rack-nuts and bolts not M6, it had 24 nuts and 25 bolts. The bolts are also very short, they might not be long enough if you're racking something with thicker rack ears (ubiquity etc...)

Having just installed some of these in a closet, the 6U versions work great: the price is excellent, they are lightweight and easy to hang by your self, they include screws and cage nuts, they are deep enough to handle all but the deepest network gear, and they are sturdy enough to do the job. I also like that they have holes for the reinforcing bar in both the top and the bottom, so you can move the bar to the opposite side and then flush mount two 6U racks on top of each other. For the money, I haven't found any that even come close.

So far I am really pleased with this patch panel. The looks are pretty good. It is a nice black and the paint quality seems like it'll be free from chips and easy to clean. The installation was really easy. The included instructions have a drill template which lined up perfectly with the wall studs. I was left feeling confident this patch panel was not going to fall off the wall. I'm really glad I went with the 8U panel. It was not that much more and it allowed more breathing room for my equipment. One feature I wish this panel had was something to allow for cable management. Perhaps some mounting options to hide long cords and such. I paired this panel with a StarTech 1U vented shelf. I like the resulting look and functionality. I with StarTech made a 2U shelf that was the appropriate depth. Their existing 2U shelf is too deep for this panel. Overall I am very pleased with this panel. I would definitely purchase again.

It was just the size I needed to place inside of a cabinet.

Great product for cleaning up my data closet. Was able to move all my network gear to this 6U unit to pull them off the closet shelf. Everything is much more organized. It comes preassembled. The only thing I would suggest, if not using a backer board is to get better mounting hardware that is rated for more weight.

Fast delivery, sturdy and cheap compared to other open racks

Parfait... C'est exactement ce que je voulais.

With the brace at the top of the rack the integrity is strong even before you add your different modules. Good finish and the included screws are a big plus, no need to hunt for something that will fit -- instead you can start mounting it on the wall right away.

Het doet wat het moet doen.

補強バーが上部に付いているので、1U取り付けできない 取り外しは出来そうなので搭載数がギリギリであればもう一つ上のサイズを選択した方が良いと思う ナットは半分分しか入っていなかったので同時に用意した方が良かったと後悔した