16U Open Frame Rack

The 16U Open Frame Rack is available by phone for $379.99. Please call 1-888-903-7225 to order.
These server racks meet all EIA standards. The 28.875" depth option is compatible with all the major OEM's such as Dell, HP, IBM and Cisco, while the 24" and 20" depths are better suited for networking and/or audio/video equipment. The server racks are also available in heights from 24U to 58U and are compatible with overhead cable trays from B-Line and other manufacturers. Read more about Open Frame Racks.

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RackSolutions’ Open Frame Rack provides users with a versatile, customizable solution engineered to meet a diverse set of rack mounting needs. Ranging in heights from 16U to 58U, this rack optimizes cooling and promotes easy wiring, making it ideal for high density installations. It includes a vertical cable organizer, as well as support for power strips, PDUs and for APC tool-less mounting. This rack features square holes, works perfectly with tool-less rails, and it’s quick and easy to assemble. The Open Frame Rack is compatible with 19” equipment developed by all of the leading OEMs including: Dell, HP, IBM, and Super Micro. The Open Frame Server Rack also features a number of new design attributes built specifically for data center deployment. The bottom of the open case has flush floor mounts that spread the rack's payload evenly over the floor. It can also be ordered with optional side and top panels. The top panel comes with or without holes for cable pass-through. Accessories to help optimize the Open Frame Server Rack, such as caster kits and power strips, can all be purchased separately from RackSolutions.

Provides convenient rack access in tight spaces. The maximum capacity on casters is 1200 lbs (544 kg).
For safety reasons, this Caster Kit is only recommended on racks heights of 30U or less. Casters add 1.5" to overall rack height. See installation instructions for more details.

Close out the top of this rack with one of four Rack Top options. Choose from black or galvanized Rack Tops with or without cable pass-throughs. These are useful on short racks for providing additional storage space. Hardware included.

These tool-less, non-locking, Side Panel Kits come in 16U, 24U, 30U, 36U, 44U, 50U, 55U and 58U sizes. Each side panel kit is broken into 1, 2 or 3 sections (depending on U height) to make installation easy. 55U, 50U and 44U rack panels are broken into 3 sections per side. 36U, 30U and 24U rack panels are broken into 2 sections per side. 16U side panels come in 1 section per side. You must order 2 side panel kits per rack if you wish to install side panels on the left and right side of the rack. Open Frame Rack-111 side panels are easy to install.

One Vertical Cable Organizer is included with each rack (sold separately with 50U or 55U). There are eight (8) locations to mount this vertical organizer (front/rear, right/left, and inside/outside). Holes included for cable pass-thru. Multiple wire tie points. Management bar is shared with adjacent racks. Every rack is designed to be coupled to one-another (same height rack). Coupling hardware is included. See an example of vertical cable organizers in use.

P/N: PSV-F8-15A-Q (8 Outlet for 16U)

The RACK-111 will support 2 vertical power strips mounted with the outlets facing back (away from the rack).
The RACK-111 will support 4 vertical power strips mounted with the outlets facing inward (towards each other).

Filler Panels may be used to fill in the open spaces on the front of the Open Frame Rack.

1 Baying Kit is required to join 2 of these racks together. 2 Baying Kits will join 3 racks together and so forth.

Don't tear up your fingers. A Cage Nut Tool may be used to install or uninstall those pesky cage nuts. This tool features 3 holes (10-32, 12-24 and M6) that are sized and labeled for you to easily check to see what screws you have. It also comes with a "U" space size reference guide on the back.

Note: Above is a great example of three, Open Frame Racks bayed together in a server room.

"Please pass on to everyone at RackSolutions how pleased we are with the three 44U racks, shelving and rails we purchased from RackSolutions. I've been in this business a lot of years, put together many rack systems, and never have I had such an easy experience. Everything fits perfectly, plenty of hardware, easily understandable instructions, and the sliding shelving is great for all our older non-rackable servers. Our company has several different kinds of servers...Dell, Compaq, IBM, and HP, and everything fits great in your racks. We just wanted to say we would recommend your product for anyone looking for a new rack solution for their network." - M. Morris, Systems Administrator -

"You guys ROCK. I bought a 4-post rack for a client through a local reseller--am amazed at the quality of materials and the amount of care and forethought put into the design. It's a real pleasure these days to see a beautifully-made product, delivered on time, carefully packaged, with clear, simple assembly instructions. And it really made my day to see the included masonry fasteners AND the drill bit. Keep it up!" - Brian K. IT Consultant -