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19 Inch Rack Mount
 
19" Rack Mount

Because of 19 Inch Rack Mounts origin as mounting systems for railroad signaling relays, they are still sometimes called relay racks, but the 19 inch rack format has remained a constant while the technology that is mounted within it has changed to completely different fields. This standard rackmount arrangement is widely used throughout the telecommunication, computing, audio, entertainment and other industries, though the Western Electric 23-inch standard, with holes on 1-inch centers, prevails in telecommunications.

19 inch rack mounts are most often used to house professional audio and video equipment, including amplifiers, effects units, interfaces, headphone amplifiers, and even small scale audio mixers. They are also widely used for computer server equipment, allowing for dense hardware configurations without occupying excessive floor space or requiring shelving. A third common use for rack-mounted equipment is industrial power, control, and automation hardware, typically in 46U racks.

Pro Audio Stash specialises in the supply of 19 inch rackmount enclosures and all the 19 inch rackmount accessories that used to house IT, audio visual and proffesional audio equipment. The links below will take you to product categories on our website that display Rack Enclosures, rackmount shelves, rackmount drawers, rack rail, rackmount panels and rack mounting screws.

 

19 inch rack mount

19" Racking

Pro Audio Stash specialises in the supply of 19" Rack Mount accessories. 19 inch racks are the perfect for enclosure for Home Cinema equipment. We have compiled the following mini guide to help anybody who is not familiar with 'Racking' terminology or who intends to use the equipment for the first time.  We stock all popular sizes 2U, 3U, 4U, 8U and 12U

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12U Flat Pack Rack System

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19 Inch Rack Enclosures

19 inch racks are a standardised width for mounting server or professional audio equipment. Commonly equipment is designed for 19" racks making it rack mountable. Rack Components can be constructed to form a server rack of flight case rack. These components include rack rail (the core of the rack), M6 or M5 bolts and panels and shelves for storing equipment in the rack. 19 inch 2U cases and 19 inch 4U cases are always stocked as with server racks.

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Rack Mount Screws M6

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Fastening

In rack cases and rack servers the rack strip is tapped to receive threaded bolts. It is these bolts that hold equipment to the racks. Commonly cages nuts, bolts and washers are used to hold everything tightly in place such as the standard pack Pro Audio Stash stocks.

The types of screws used on a rack are dependant on the tapped hole. In the USA imperial rack rail is the common rack rail used for 19 inch racks. Imperial rack rail requires M5 screws and fasteners. In Europe the full hole rack rail is more common (see for more details). Rack rail in Europe is also referred to a rack strip and uses M6 screws.

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1U 19" Sliding Rack Tray

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Front and Back mounting Rack Equipment

Most rack accessories such a rack panels and static rack panels only mount to the front rack rails of server or rack case. However, heavy equipment is often mounted in drawers or trays attached to both the front and back rails. These drawers and trays are on slides allowing equipment to be easily accessed.

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Gator 6U Rack Case

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Types of Rack

Pro Audio Stash stock a range of 19" hardware and rack cases which are used in different circumstances. As explained above it is possible to build a 19" rack mount server using rack mount components.
It is also possible to buy pre built racks such as the common flat pack rack cases or the polyethylene cases used by the music industry to transport electronic equipment to gigs. A Gator Case is classic example of a polyethylene case pre built with rack rail, so it ready to use the moment you buy it.

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Full Hole Rack Strip 2MM

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Rack Unit

A rack unit is a measurement used to describe the height in a rack. One rack unit (n as 1U) is 1.75" (44.45mm) in height. These U's are referred to when choosing rack equipment, because devices, rack drawers and rack shelves will be a certain U in height e.g. 2U, 3U, 4U etc

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If your now more confident about choosing racking equipment suitable to your requirements please browse through our hardware section. If you have any questions regarding any of our products or how they are used, please contact us.

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Rack Enclosures

Server Rack Enclosure

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Wall Mounted Rack

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12U Flat Pack Rack System

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Rackmount Drawers

2U Lockable Rack Drawer

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1U Rack Drawer

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Lockable Rack box

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Rackmount Shelves

2U 19" Rack Shelf

2U 19" Rack Shelf
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1U Utility Rack Shelf

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Clamping Rack Shelf

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Rackmount Panels

2U Rack Panel - Punched for Neutrik D-Series Connectors

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3U Perforated Steel Rack Panel

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LED Rack Light Panel

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Rackmount Rail & Screws

Full Hole Rack Strip 2MM

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Full Hole Double Rack Strip

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Rack Mount Screws M6

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SKB/GATOR RACK SCREWS & WASHERS M5 (20 Pack)

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