Server racks are the metal cabinets or racks that can house your precious servers. Companies and individuals use these server cabinets to maximize the potential of their servers. Since servers are one of the most important components of a network system, they need your attention and care. If you deal with servers, then you must know the importance of server racks. However, if you aren’t, then this article is just for you.

In this article, we are going to discuss one of the most common server racks. This server rack is known as the 42U server rack. Now, let’s see the reason behind its popularity.

What is a 42U server rack?

The 42U server racks are customized server cabinets that can fit almost any electrical equipment. These racks have a special feature of a symmetrical frame. The symmetrical frame allows you to utilize the entire space with the racks. In addition to that, you can try out different layouts to house your precious devices. You can place them side by side, one in front of another, in a corner, or in U or T arrangements. Moreover, the frame system of 42U server racks offers multiple internal surfaces and points to mount devices and other accessories.

Specifications of 42U Server Cabinets:

The 42U server cabinets are universally used to house electrical equipment. In other words, these server racks can store equipment from different brands. Popular brands like Dell, HP, and Great Lakes make devices following the racks’ specifications.

42U Server Cabinets Universal Dimensions:

• Width: EIA Standard: 19” Rack Rails
• External Width: 23.6” / 600 mm
• Height: 78.74” / 2000 mm / 42U
• Depths: 22-39.5” for Enclosed Ones.

Other than racks with these specifications, you will find many other types of racks. Moreover, selecting the right rack depends on the need of your servers and your company. So, before getting one, you should do your research.

However, to help you a little bit, we have listed some of the popular racks. You can scroll down and view the products yourself.

42U server racks from Our Collection:

Raising Racks offers 42U server cabinets of varying types. It can be a closed one or an opened one. The following list showcases these types of 42U server racks that come in different sizes. You can go through this list and find the perfect rack for you.

42U Rack Mount Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 24.5” W x 39.5” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U 4 Post Open Frame Server Rack:

• Material: Aluminum
• Self Dimension: 20” W x 30.5-43.5” D x 79” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 900 LB

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42U Server Rack Mount Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 23.5” W x 24” D x 81” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U Server Network Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 24.5” W x 39.5” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U 2 Post Server Rack:

• Material: Aluminum
• Self Dimension: 21” W x 24” D x 81” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 450 LB

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42U 4 Post Open Frame Server Enclosure:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 20.5” W x 22-34” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 950 LB

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42U 2Post IT Network Server Rack:

• Material: Aluminum
• Self Dimension: 20.5” W x 19” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 900 LB

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42U Open Frame Network Server Rack:

• Material: Aluminum
• Self Dimension: 21” W x 32” D x 81” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 900 LB

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42U Rack Mount Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 23.5” W x 31.5” D x 81” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U 4 Post Open Frame Steel Rack:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel with Powder Coated Finish
• Self Dimension: 24” W x 39” D x 86” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 900 LB

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42U 4 Post Server Rack:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 20.5” W x 22-34” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 950 LB

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42U Open Frame Server Network Rack:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel with Powder Coated Finish
• Self Dimension: 24” W x 24” D x 86” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 900 LB

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42U Internet/Network Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 24.5” W x 39.5” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U Rack Mount Internet/Network Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 23.5” W x 39.5” D x 81” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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42U Rack Mount Internet/Network Server Cabinet:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 24.5” W x 39.5” D x 81.5” H
• Weight Holding Capacity: 3300 LB

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Other Accessories You Might Need With A 42U Server Rack:

After selecting the right server cabinet for you, it’s time to choose some accessories. These accessories are capable of boosting the performance level of your servers furthermore. In addition to that, some of these accessories let you manage all the cables going in and out of the server racks. So, if you also need some additional assistance for your servers, you can consider getting the following accessories.

2U Cable Management Manager:

• Material: Plastic
• Self Dimension: 19” W x 3.5” D x 3.5” H

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42U Vertical Cable Manager:

• Material: Plastic
• Self Dimension: 4” W x 4” D x 71” H

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Horizontal Cable Management Unit:

• Material: Plastic
• Self Dimension: 19” W x 3.5” D x 3.5” H

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Rack Mount Cooling Fan System:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 19” W x 2” D x 5.25” H

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Rack Mount Server Fan Cooling System:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 19” W x 2” D x 5.25” H

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Temperature Control Server Fan Cooling System:

• Material: Cold Rolled Steel
• Self Dimension: 14.8” W x 10.8” D x 2.5” H

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