12U 29in Knock-Down Server Rack Cabinet with Casters

I was very pleased when my Server Rack arrived, as it exceeded my expectations. The rack is solid and relatively easy to put together. My rack mount servers fit in perfectly without any issues or special adjustments to the rack. I did have a few minor issues with installation, and hopefully these stories will help someone: First, the phillips screwdriver provided (I didn't even realize it came with one, so bonus) was more of a sharp tip instead of a stubby tip; this meant my personal screwdrivers worked better for most of the screws used in installation. Second, the bottom tray pieces were extremely difficult put in, as those particular holes were not pre-threaded. This meant forcing the screws to thread metal. Additionally, I had to move the rack-stand bars out of the way to ensure I could get enough force on them. Third, the top cover panel didn't quite screw down properly all around; one corner was always off. I ended up taking a Dremel to one of the screw holes on the rear side, opening it up enough for the screw to fit properly. I believe at most it was 1/8" I ended up grinding off. Fortunately, the screw covers it up, so it's not even visible. Lastly, There was a small plastic protection film on the key-turn portion of the lock (just the little circle). At first I thought it was just some brushed blue metal to give it a neat look, but I started scraping it off after using it. I prefer to remove all the protective plastic once I get an item in place - this one however required me to disassemble the lock to adequately remove the sealant. This was because the seal covered the sides of the lock as well, which were covered by the handle. This wasn't overly difficult to do, but someone unfamiliar with basic locks might have some difficulty removing this. If you read all of that, it sounds like I ran into a lot of problems - but realistically they were all very easy to solve and didn't detract from the overall quality of the server rack. After minor installation hiccups everything is working great and my servers are happy to be finally sitting in a rack where they belong.

Contrary to the other reviews, I gave this five stars. The packaging was more than adequate. The screws (changed?) are Phillips head, not Torx. Some of the screws were hex keys. The rack is well designed and all the parts fit together tightly. I was able to completely assemble this rack while sitting in a chair. Excellent casters for rolling (if needed). Glass front door. Reversible (left/right opening) front/rear doors. All tools (Phillips driver, hex keys) that were needed for assembly were included. Some of the screws were tight, but an electric/battery drill with a Phillips (#10?) bit helped. All the different screws/bolts were packaged separately. Because of the weight of this unit, it had to be shipped via freight truck ABF (Arkansas Best Freight) for my order. At no extra in shipping cost and was delivered inside. Also, as a surprise, despite the many ventilation ports, it decreased the overall sound level by about 7 dB. For sound damping, there is 3" (left side) and 3.5" (right side) of clearance for adding layers of your favorite acoustic materials. Forget the egg crates and open-cell "acoustic" foams, just plain crap. Do your research. I'm going with layers of MLV (Mass Loaded Vinyl - closed-cell dense poly) and other materials (i.e. SSP Foam Mat 2" thick). And 1 or 2 Large/Slow/Quiet fans mounted internally, using a small Iphone/USB charger for powering them (with an appropriate voltage regulator). And no, I don't work for any of these people and I am NOT receiving any compensation for my reviews.

I bought this server rack to hold my server, switches and routers. The Quality is great, it is sturdy and very easy to assembly and to work with. Yes, it is heavy and difficult to be wheeled around but the servers and hardware are safe and protected. The front door and rear door close well, are easy to use and you can see your stuff through it. I was not able to mount 12in fans on top of the unit since the holes are further apart. Not sure what kind of fans startech is looking for, since they are selling 12in fans for this unit.

When my shippment arrived the box was literally falling apart with gaping holes in it. I was amazed that none of the parts were missing. I question whether I recieved a package that was previously shipped and returned. One of the corners of the cabinet door was damaged with a slight bend. But I was able to bend it back to the point that it was pretty much unnoticeable. I purchased it for work and needed to install it right away so I decided to keep it rather than going through the trouble shipping it back and ordering another unit. I am very satisfied with the construction and sturdiness. My only complaint is that the door locks are plastic and a little on the cheap side. The finish seems solid as well. There were no significant scratches or marks which is a miracle considering most of the parts weren't wrapped and the parts were totally loose and moving around inside the packaging. The assembly was straight forward. All the parts fit together well. It came with the required tools (aside from screw drivers) but I used a cordless drill and had the appropriate torx bits which made it a bit easier and faster. I should also mention that I purchased the knock-down rack because I needed to assemble it in a tight server closet with a door that is too narrow to fit a pre-assembled rack cabinet. I assembled most of the cabinet outside the closet and then did the final assembly inside the closet with limited space. Worked like a charm....

I'm a retired Network Operations Chief for a Gov't agency. This is one of the best racks I've seen for purchase. The quality is outstanding. It arrived on two pallets and it was simple to assemble. The rack is very sturdy and all the vertical mounts and horizontal braces fit perfectly, no rattling. It came as advertised and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality rack. I little more expensive, but you get what you pay for. I'd do it again.

The wheels on this rack broke within the first week of use. They are tiny for a rack of this size. Startech does not sell replacement wheels but did provide replacement parts under their lifetime warranty for me.

This is in reference to the 22U cabinet! Let me just say, I was pretty worried about how this thing would arrive at my house. I ordered one previously from another company, and had to refuse it due to it being destroyed upon delivery. Not so with this one! It arrived in one giant 160lb box. The box was in beautiful condition, and they used very sturdy cardboard packaging. There wasn't a single scratch on anything. The cabinet was super easy to put together, and I was done in about 45 minutes. It's very sturdy, looks beautiful, and I'm excited to have it in my home.

Received this item quickly from Amazon. The good: It's well built (tight fitting panels), and deep enough to fit full-length servers with room to spare. I can't say enough about how sturdy this thing is once put together. It has lots of room and slots for cable management, and does its primary job (holding servers/network equip) extremely well. The vertical mounting rails come pre-aligned and I didn't have to fuss with them at all when installing servers. The bad: Assembly: Don't bother using the tools they provide to assemble it, as you won't have any hands left when complete. The tools are undersized and don't provide the leverage needed to install the provided screws, as many of the threads on both the screws and chassis are painted over. This means you either need to run a tap through each hole to clean out the paint/metal shavings, or strong arm every bolt/screw. Additionally, one of the threaded holes for the feet was not completely tapped through, so I had to run a tap through it in order to install one foot properly. Shipping: This thing needs to be shipped on a pallet. It weighs a ton, and is not secured properly in the box it is shipped in. This means that it bangs around in there the entire time from the factory to the customer doorstep. The top cover on mine was completely marred and bent, but I was able to bend it back straight and level since I have the proper tools. Of course I didn't install or look at the top cover until last, and would have returned the product if I had known it was so mangled. Hardware: There were screws missing as there were holes in the box from shipping that had allowed them to escape. Also, it only comes with enough square mount clips and screws to hang up 5U of 1U devices, so order an extra 50-100 when you order this. Conclusion: To put it simply, I would have returned the product and asked for another if I hadn't already assembled most of it. The thought of having to assemble another one of these was enough for me to take the 10% refund Amazon provided and call it good. I'll repaint the top cover when I get around to it, as it's just standard black semi-gloss spray paint. If you need a 12U free-standing/rolling enclosed rack, this is one of the nicest and sturdiest I've seen (once put together). It provides ample storage and cable management pathways, and has tight fitting panels. However, be prepared to want to punt this thing into the next county while assembling it if you don't bring/have your own tools. My suggestion would be to open the box and inspect each piece/panel before signing the shipping slip and letting the carrier leave.