Rack Accessories

The extras needed to finish the job

From rails and shelves to cage nuts and KVM mounts. Scroll through our options and you are sure to find something that will improve your setup.

Optimize your build with server rack accessories

Picking out hardware and a server rack is a small part of the process towards operating efficiently. In order for ideal airflow, you might need blanking panels to create proper pressure. If you want to have a pleasant maintenance experience, you’ll want appropriate cable management.

The list goes on, but in general, accessories can become necessities in quick time. If you’re not sure where to start, check out our guide that goes over the most important server rack accessories.

+ Do you carry rails for all servers?

We design rails specifically for Dell, HP, IBM and other manufacturer’s servers. If you can’t find a compatible rail for your model, our Universal Rail Kits will mount almost any server.

+ What is the most standard 4 post shelf you have?

Our Sliding Equipment Shelf is a great product for non-rack mountable equipment. It offers a generous amount of mounting depth, a strong weight capacity, and fits everything from a desktop to a patch panel securely.

+ What is a KVM Mount?

KVM mounts allow system administrators to store a monitor, keyboard and mouse inside of their server rack. They are sold as stand alone mounts that you can use with your own equipment, or all-in-one solutions that come pre-installed with a keyboard, monitor and mouse.

+ What do blanking panels do?

Blanking panels close off open space in a server rack. They mount to the front of your rack just like any other equipment, except their main use is to cover openings and control airflow.

Cooling is most effective when cold air comes through the front of your rack and exits through the back. Blanking panels block hot air from leaking out of the front, where it has a chance of being recirculated through your equipment and increasing temperatures.

+ Do I need rack mount fans?

Not everyone needs extra fans in their server racks, but they can be useful in a few scenarios.

Some racks develop ‘hot spots’ in empty spaces. If you don’t have all mounting locations filled, then hot air can settle and increase the temperature in a particular spot. Because your IT equipment is likely running constantly, there’s no other solution but to either fill that spot or buy a fan to move the air around.

Another reason they can be useful to increase airflow and exhaust. Our Fantray for Rack-151 mounts at the top of the rack to direct rising hot air outwards.

+ What can converters and adapters do?

Our conversion kits allow users to mount full sized servers in 2 post racks. They are brackets that attach to a two post rack, but have four areas of attachment on within them to support the front and back of a 4 post rail or shelf.

Adapters also help equipment fit where it normally would not, except these alter the installation depth of your rack. With a single adapter bracket, you can either increase or reduce mounting depth. We offer various sizes and shapes for the most common needs.

About RackSolutions

At RackSolutions, we want our passion for creative engineering and build quality to come across every time you work with our products. For 20 years, we’ve been building data center infrastructure for some of the largest tech companies in the world and bringing those products straight to consumers.