StarTech.com 12U 19" Wall Mount Network Rack - Adjustable Depth 12-20" 2 Post Open Frame Server Room Rack for AV/Data/ IT Communication/Computer Equipment/Switch w/Cage Nuts & Screws

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For £116 ex-VAT, this StarTech 12U open-frame wall rack is exactly the kind of no-drama, practical storage solution you buy when you want your networking gear up and out of the way without paying for a full cabinet. The adjustable depth (so you can make it fit your switch/patch gear without fighting clearance) is the real win. Open-frame also keeps airflow decent and makes it easier to run patch leads and tidy cable routing when you’re not confined by solid side panels.

Who should buy: small offices, comms closets, and home/SOHO setups where you’re mounting a switch, router, patch panel, and maybe a couple bits of active gear. It’s also handy in less “server room” environments (storage rooms, corridors) where you just need gear anchored and reachable. Who shouldn’t: if you need physical security, dust protection, or you’re putting more sensitive/expensive kit in a public area—an open frame basically begs for issues. Also, wall-mount racks need sensible fixing into proper structure; if your wall isn’t up to it, you’ll regret it quickly.

Overall: good value for simple wall-mounted comms/AV mounting. If your priority is safety, cable management aesthetics, or protection, you’ll want a deeper, enclosed or rack-cabinet style solution instead.