Organize and secure network switches, patch panels, AV processors, and power hardware with this compact 8U open-frame wall-mount rack from Middle Atlantic Products Inc Click to open side panel for more information . Engineered for telecommunications closets, small business network hubs, and residential AV installations, this heavy-duty steel rack provides a space-saving solution for housing standard 19-inch equipment when floor space is limited.

Featuring an open-frame chassis design, the rack delivers complete 360-degree passive airflow to keep active hardware cool while allowing unrestricted access to side and rear wiring during installation and maintenance. The 18-inch usable depth accommodates deeper network switches, patch bays, power distribution units, and shelf-mounted equipment. Pre-punched heavy-duty keyhole mounting slots allow for quick, secure attachment to standard 16-inch wood wall studs, making it a reliable foundation for high-density cabling and compact equipment configurations.

Key Features

• Universal 8U Open-Frame Design: Houses 8U of standard 19-inch equipment while providing unobstructed access for wire lacing and maintenance.

• 18-Inch Usable Depth: Extended frame depth supports deeper enterprise network switchers, patch panels, and rack-mount power hardware.

• Unrestricted Passive Cooling: Open-air architectural design maximizes airflow around sensitive electronic components to eliminate heat buildup.

• Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction: Durable formed steel chassis engineered to reliably support heavy hardware loads when wall-mounted.

• Easy Wall Installation: Rear frame includes pre-cut keyhole mounting holes spaced at standard 16-inch center distances for direct stud anchoring.

• 10-32 Threaded Rack Rails: Features heavy-duty threaded rail positions for precise, secure component attachment.