StarTech.com 15U 19" Wall Mount Network Rack - 12" Deep 2 Post Open Frame Server Room Rack for Data/AV/IT/Computer Equipment/Patch Panel with Cage Nuts & Screws 200lb Capacity, Black

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For £84.95 ex‑VAT this StarTech 2‑post open-frame rack is good value—*if* you actually need a simple wall-mounted frame for patching and lightweight gear. It’s the kind of thing I’d buy for a small comms wall, a corner of an office, or a satellite closet where you want to organise patch panels, a patch lead nest, and maybe a modest network switch/router without eating budget on a full cabinet. The 12" depth is fairly tight in practice, so it suits shallow units and cabling runs more than anything with chunky PSU bricks or deeper servers.

That said, it’s not a “server rack replacement”. Open-frame racks don’t give you the physical protection, airflow shaping, or cable management comfort of a proper enclosure, and wall mounting limits your options if you’re dealing with vibration, uneven surfaces, or heavy UPS/switch stacks. Also, if your gear needs front-to-back access or you plan to add lots of cable dressing and accessories, you’ll likely end up spending extra on brackets/trays/cable managers to make it look and behave properly.

**Who should buy:** SMEs, installers, and offices needing a cheap, neat wall rack for patch panels and shallow IT/AV gear. **Who shouldn’t:** anyone stacking deeper equipment, expecting full rack-style cable management, or wanting a more secure, cabinet-like setup.