4U Server Rack Data Network Cabinet - Black, Wall/Floor Mounted, Lockable

The 4U Server Rack Data Network Cabinet - Black, Wall/Floor Mounted, Lockable (SKU CABINET-4U-600) is a steel enclosure for 19-inch rack equipment. Think patch panels, switches and routers in a comms cupboard, office network point or small CCTV (closed-circuit television) installation.

What the specs mean

• 4U: U is a rack unit, a measure of vertical mounting space. This cabinet gives you four.
• 600mm wide × 600mm deep × 240mm high (external): the 600mm depth leaves room for deeper rack-mounted devices and for routing cables behind them. Measure your deepest device before you buy.
• Lockable front door: limits access to the equipment inside, while still opening for maintenance or changes.
• Steel with black powder-coated finish: a hard-wearing surface that looks tidy in a visible position.
• Ventilated panels: openings allow passive airflow. There is no mention of fans, so consider the heat output of what you install.

Fitting it out

The cabinet takes 19-inch rack networking hardware. For a CCTV job, that could mean a PoE (Power over Ethernet) switch, a patch panel and a recorder, provided each is 19-inch rack format and fits within the 4U space and the depth.

Choose a wall position suited to the cabinet's size and to the equipment you plan to mount in it.