New wider server racks include floor and wall-mount models

NavePoint has launched its new line of 23" wide two-post and four-post server racks. The 23" mounting width accommodates wider telecom, audiovisual, broadcast, server and other components but also fits standard 19"wide gear. It also is a good fit for higher-density installations requiring more cable connections.

The new line of open-frame racks includes two-post and four-post floor-standing models and two-post wall-mount units. All are made of heavy-duty cold-rolled steel with a protective black powder-coat finish.

These new 23" wide four-post floor racks come in 25U, 42U or 45U capacities. Each supports 881 pounds of equipment. The exterior width is 27.3", and the mounting depth is 24", which is large enough to hold most components but sufficiently compact to fit smaller spaces such as IT closets. For mounting, choose either threaded holes or square holes.

The 23" wide two-post floor racks are also offered in 25U, 42U or 45U capacities. They hold 750lbs, which is slightly less than the four-post models. However, they can fit in smaller spaces, with a 24.3" exterior width and a 14" deep floor base. Either threaded holes or square holes can be chosen for mounting.

The company's 23"-wide two-post wall racks have capacity options of 6U or 9U. Their threaded mounts hold up to 100lbs. They can fit in some of the smallest spaces, at only 25" wide by 24" deep.

The company also carries a line of accessories to fit the 23" width. They include shelves, drawers, a horizontal cable manager, spacers to fill empty rack slots, and adapter brackets for mounting 19" wide components.

"Wider racks allow you to keep a greater variety of components in one convenient space," said product line manager Tim Houghton. "The added roominess also improves ventilation and gives you more space for cables, and installation and maintenance are easier."