Commercial Furniture Racks

Q: How do I choose an AV rack for a commercial installation?

Calculate the required rack units, equipment depth, total weight, power distribution, cable pathways and thermal load. Then leave capacity for service loops and future expansion. Commercial AV racks should also provide suitable access for maintenance and a mounting method that matches the room, floor or wall structure.

Q: What does rack unit or U mean on an AV rack?

A rack unit, written as U, is the standard vertical measurement used for rack-mounted equipment. Devices may occupy 1U, 2U or more. Add the rack-unit requirements of all equipment, shelves and accessories, then include extra space for ventilation, cable management and future additions.

Q: Why is rack depth important for commercial AV equipment?

Rack-mounted amplifiers, servers, UPS units and other equipment can be much deeper than small AV devices. The rack must provide enough usable depth for the chassis plus rear connectors, cable bend radius and airflow. Checking only rack height can result in equipment that physically cannot be installed or serviced properly.

Q: How should heat be managed in an AV equipment rack?

Plan airflow around the equipment, avoid blocking intake and exhaust paths, and account for the heat generated by amplifiers, processors, network switches and power equipment. Depending on the enclosure and thermal load, passive ventilation or active rack fans may be required. Follow each manufacturer's operating-temperature and clearance guidance.

Peerless-AV ACC979 SmartMount SR Cart Caster Accessory Kit, 4" Swivel Casters (2) Locking, (2) Non Locking

$197.86

$SyncSystem Headend Equipment Rack 27U – 16\\"$

SyncSystem Headend Equipment Rack 27U – 16"

$310.80

$SyncSystem Headend Equipment Rack 45U – 16\\"$

SyncSystem Headend Equipment Rack 45U – 16"

$388.50

$Middle Atlantic VWM-SD-36-BW VWM Solid Full Door Fits 36\\" High Models, Black Wrinkle$

Middle Atlantic VWM-SD-36-BW VWM Solid Full Door Fits 36" High Models, Black Wrinkle

$534.23

$Middle Atlantic SNE30D-4548-P1 SNE Series Digital Security Network Enclosure, Passive Cooling, Vented Doors, 45U, 30 x 48\\" Black$

Middle Atlantic SNE30D-4548-P1 SNE Series Digital Security Network Enclosure, Passive Cooling, Vented Doors, 45U, 30 x 48" Black

$6,600.74

$Middle Atlantic CWR-26-26PD-CAN Data Wall Cabinet with PLEXI, 4\', 26D$

Middle Atlantic CWR-26-26PD-CAN Data Wall Cabinet with PLEXI, 4', 26D

$3,144.13

$Middle Atlantic CWR-18-26PD-CAN 18U Wall Rack with 26\\" Depth and Plexi Door, Canada Model, Black$

Middle Atlantic CWR-18-26PD-CAN 18U Wall Rack with 26" Depth and Plexi Door, Canada Model, Black

$2,891.99

Middle Atlantic CFR-9-20 CFR 9U RMS Cabinet Frame Rack, TAA Compliant

$955.35

$Middle Atlantic BXERK-1025KDSD ERK Series 10 RU Rack, 25\\" Deep, Knockdown$

Middle Atlantic BXERK-1025KDSD ERK Series 10 RU Rack, 25" Deep, Knockdown

$1,191.33

$Lowell SR-1224 SR Series Swing Gate Wall Rack, 12U x 24\\"D$

Lowell SR-1224 SR Series Swing Gate Wall Rack, 12U x 24"D

$1,043.11

Lowell RCCD-4636 RCCD Series Remote Consolidation Cabinet with Deep Door, Dual Bay

$1,673.90

Lowell LGNR-4436 Gangable NA Rack, 44U x 36D

$4,376.94

Commercial AV Racks, Cabinets & Equipment Enclosures

Shop commercial AV racks, equipment cabinets and enclosures for professional audio, video, control, networking and collaboration systems. Compare rack-unit capacity, equipment depth, load rating, ventilation, cable entry, security and installation location for offices, education, hospitality and other commercial environments.

Commercial Rack Planning for Reliable AV Systems

AVIXA standards treat rack design as part of the overall AV infrastructure, including equipment loading, cable management, power and signal separation, thermal management and serviceability. Plan around the complete equipment list and facility requirements, with room for airflow, maintenance and future expansion.

Commercial Furniture Racks

Filter

Products Category

Featured product

Commercial AV Racks, Cabinets & Equipment Enclosures

Commercial Rack Planning for Reliable AV Systems

FAQ

How do I choose an AV rack for a commercial installation?

What does rack unit or U mean on an AV rack?

Why is rack depth important for commercial AV equipment?

How should heat be managed in an AV equipment rack?

Trending Search