StarTech.com 24U 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 £196.81 ex-VAT, this StarTech open-frame 24U wall rack is the kind of “good enough” racking you buy when you’ve got space constraints and you mainly need a clean, sensible way to mount switches/patch panels/cables without the cost and bulk of a full cabinet. The adjustable depth is the real win in the real world—devices and patch panels don’t all sit the same, so being able to set the front-to-back position saves you from janky cable slack or annoying clearances. Also, since it’s open frame, it’s friendly for airflow and easier to work around when you’re doing adds/moves/changes.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it for everything. If you’re expecting it to protect kit from knocks, casual access, or dust/spray, an open frame wall rack is inherently less secure than a proper enclosed cabinet with locking doors. You also need to be confident about mounting: wall fixes can be a deal-breaker if the wall doesn’t suit (think solid masonry vs. stud partitions) or if you’re loading it heavily—verify your installer is comfortable with that. Overall: great value for server room/IT closets where equipment stays secured elsewhere and you just want solid mounting and cable organisation. If physical security and protection are part of the requirement, look at a cabinet-style option instead.