Product comparison · 2 rack cabinets

StarTech.com 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack vs StarTech.com 12U 4-Post Server Rack

31specifications compared
21differ
10identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Rack capacity
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:42U
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:12U
Maximum weight capacity
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:300 kg
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:544 kg
Product design
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:2-post
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:4-post
Adjustable mounting rails
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:No
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:Yes
Cable management
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:No
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:Yes
Certification
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:RoHS
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:CE
Width
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:597 mm
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:604 mm
Depth
- 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack:600 mm
- 12U 4-Post Server Rack:1000 mm

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Comparison of 2POSTRACK42, 4POSTRACK12U
44 specifications	A StarTech.com 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack Model 2POSTRACK42 View product	B StarTech.com 12U 4-Post Server Rack Model 4POSTRACK12U View product
Features6 differ
Rack capacityDiffers	42U	12U
Maximum weight capacityDiffers	300 kg	544 kg
Product designDiffers	2-post	4-post
Adjustable mounting railsDiffers	No	Yes
Cable managementDiffers	No	Yes
CertificationDiffers	RoHS	CE
Removable front doorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front door key lockKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Side panel key lockKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	597 mm	604 mm
DepthDiffers	600 mm	1000 mm
HeightDiffers	2008 mm	638 mm
WeightDiffers	22.5 kg	22.7 kg
Mounting depth (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 cm
Mounting depth (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 cm
Packaging data6 differ
Number of grounding wires includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Number of nutsDiffers	58	40
Number of screwsDiffers	46	44
Number of leveling feets includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Number of cable management hooks includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Number of boltsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48
Number of washers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Package widthDiffers	2033 mm	664 mm
Package depthDiffers	184 mm	361 mm
Package heightDiffers	219 mm	153 mm
Package weightDiffers	29.9 kg	26.3 kg
Mounting kitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Logistics data4 differ
Master (outer) case widthDiffers	607 mm	750 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers	2088 mm	1340 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers	676 mm	485 mm
Products per master (outer) caseDiffers	9 pc(s)	12 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsDiffers	DIN41491 Part I DIN41491 Part VII EIA RS310-D GB/T3047.2-92 IEC297-2	EIA/ECA-310-E

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