StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Rack - 14 Inch Deep (Low Profile) - 19" Patch Panel Bracket for Shallow Server and IT Equipment, Network Switches - 44lbs/20kg Weight Capacity, Black (WALLMOUNT6)

I bought this rack unit because I've started to get some new gear for my personal music/recording studio. I currently have an Avid Eleven Rack and a BBE 362 Sonic Maximizer as rack-mount effects.Let me say this unit is a beast and sturdy as a tank. As shown in the pics, it holds my rack FX perfectly with three additional spaces leftover (the 11 Rack uses 2 spaces all by itself) and still has plenty of room to hold my old Mac Mini and my Behringer audio interface (U-Phoria UMC204HD). The top is open, but I found a perfectly sized spare shelf I had to place my HD monitor on top of the whole setup.The rack unit comes with the stabilizer bar already assembled and everything ready to go. In the fairly large box it came in I received the rack unit, a one-page instruction manual in a plastic binder sleeve, and all the necessary accessories bubble-wrapped and zip-tied to the unit itself. Everything I needed, in other words—with plenty of space for cord management and airflow in the back of the unit.Included are enough rack screws, clip nuts, and washers to install 3 or 4 rack-mount effects. It would be nice if they also included enough for the rest of the unit's shelf space (6 rack FX in all), but it's definitely not a deal-breaker and not worth the removal of a star rating.If you're looking to get into rack-mounted FX for yourself, give this bad boy a try. You won't regret it.

Not sure why, but was expecting some assembly when it arrived. I was pleasantly mistaken. Came fully assembled, and more specifically everything (except for removable crossbar bar) was solidly welded. Crossbrace does interfere with top slot for anything deeper than a few inches but it’s easily removed and in my opinion unnecessary if you have a 1u product properly secured in the top slot anyway. Crossbrace can be moved to lower side of case in four pre-existing holes. All six slots are numbered. My only complaint would it comes with 3 sets of screws/retainers for mounting your hardware into unit. Would be nice if they’d just go ahead and provide enough screws/retainers for all six slots rather than just three of them. Mark the MSRP up about $0.99 and they’d cover their cost of providing them. I’m OCD, so having all the visible screws/retainers matching would’ve been nice.

A good item and price.

The StarTech.com 6U Wall Mount Network Rack - 14 Inch Deep (Low Profile) is a great compact rack with enough room for a simple network setup. Fits in small spaces either on a shelf or even mounted on a wall. Clean and simple. One piece unit, no panels or parts to put together. Finish is very good (nice paint, edges not sharp, not plastered with branding labels). Came with hardware to get started with attaching shelves or components. Other manufacture items (i.e. shelves, switches, patch panel, power bank, etc.). Packaging was great with the unit securely inside a heavy card box. The next rack size up is also a very nice and compact enough.

The media could not be loaded. Only complaint they provided silver mounting screws instead of black ones. Also this would be 10x easier if they included a template but the product itself works great

Perfect for a home network - well priced, decently made, and took me to the "next level" with my home networking equipment. Easy to install and sturdy. There is a horizontal brace that can be top or bottom mounted depending on what you have installed, which will give the rack the proper squared up dimensions to install standard width network equipment in. Keep in mind that this rack has some flex in the vertical side panels which will disappear once a couple of items are installed in it.Check out "Budget Nerd"s YouTube channel for a nice little primer on this setup; Tom Lawrence also has a nice video on his "Lawrence Systems" YouTube channel called "DIY Home Rack Build" which goes over some great options for modular keystone patch panels.I installed this on a stud framed wall in my basement, a work in progress. I'll likely sheath the stud wall in plywood to give me flexibility to mount other networking equipment as needed.

This is the base of my electronics space overhaul.Solid construction and can be put on the ground like I did.Holds my Power distribution unit, patch panel, switches, camera recorder, modem and phoneMy only regret is not getting the 8U to allow for expansion if I need to add/upgrade anything.

#1 recommendation - do NOT use the provided screws to attach this rack to the wall. Especially do not use such a light drywall anchor for a heavier item such as this. Fully loaded, this can weigh quite a bit. The picture attached shows a 1/4-1 inch screw that attaches the rack to a plywood panel. If you want a lasting installation, use a piece of plywood that is anchored to studs, then you can use heavy screws to attach - and use all four.Having said all that - there is a slight amount of flex on the back, I wish the screw holes had been placed more outboard (next to the sides) to prevent this. However, given the load I have on this I used the existing holes and they are fine.As other reviewers have noted, only 12 cage nuts are provided, which is usually just good for 3u worth of devices.Aside from the above, this is a nifty little rack and I am very pleased with it.