RackPath 25U Open Frame Server Rack – Heavy Duty 4 Post Adjustable Depth with Casters

Pros: Sturdy rack system. The steel is decent thickness and the hardware is all decent size.Cons: My only issue was a few of the threads had some gunk in them and needed to be cleaned out. All in all I had this assembled within 30 minutes by myself. Also the wire loom clips dont seem very strong so I removed them and will be using hook and loop wraps and zip ties for cable management.One other thing to note. Make sure you assemble this on a flat surface with the bolts loose and once everything is threaded start tightening everything. I was moving mine around while tightening and it got out of square so some adjustments were needed.Overall seems like the most sturdy adjustable depth rack for the money

I was flip flopping on this one for a tad more $ or the cheaper option for less.I sprung for 2 of the 12U frames and I’m glad I did. This is a super high quality unit especially considering the price. And I’ve seen it for under $150 since then.Solid units! No doubt about it. No problems getting it put together either.

I have used several different racks over the years. Some of them are better than others but I was really impressed with this rack. It is assembled with essentially one size bolt (a 13m bolt and they include a 13m wrench with the rack). I ended up using my drill with a 13 socket on it to make it easier.The rack is very sturdy and rigid. The instructions are okay but if you follow the pictures you will find that it is easier to put together. I found that putting the casters on when you finish putting the bottom together was better than doing it after everything was assembled.The only negative thing I can say about it is the packing of the rack. The pieces are wrapped in plastic wrap and it is harder to remove than other racks I have put together. The bolt plastic bag broke while I was putting it together and the screws were all over the box. Some of the frames were scratched a little as I was putting them together. Maybe if they put it in a padded envelope that would be better.I also found a spot on the back of the rack where I can mount a surge protector in without causing a mess.I probably will get this rack again even if they don't have to change anything due to the quality and end result. Totally worth it.

This is a very well-built rack, and it was very easy to assemble. Probably took 20 minutes to assemble. It uses actual bolts instead of screws like other brands do. The depth settings are numbered and they give you a chart in the instructions on which positions get you what depth. It's sturdy enough to fully load with heavy servers (I've loaded it with drive arrays). I would recommend this Rackpath brand ANY day over the Vevor brand I'd gotten previously. You won't be disappointed.

Overall seems to be a sturdy rack. Comes with mounting hardware and pretty standard castors. Rack itself came packed nice and snug so no shipping issues.However it came with 2 stripped/otherwise broken holes on the back bracket of the rack. Could tell off the bat they were looser than the others so this couldn't have been an issue with shipping. Unfortunately wouldnt be too big of an issue if they werent right next to each other. For this reason I am leaving a lower rating. Otherwise its a decent rack for home use, and I don't plan on filling it entirely so it fits my purposes as is.

Encountered some issues with the shipment and I'd suggest the manufacturer to pay more attention on way they package the components of these units. Horizontal (back and front) top beams had plastic wrapping, but the wrap was short about 1.5 inch from both ends which introduced partial loss of surface finish due shake / vibration during the transit. Other beams were protected at full length so no similar issues with those.Despite shortcomings with packaging (broken packaging, some loose M8 bolts etc) - All components required completing the assembly were present.Built the lower part of the rack first (upside down so can easily attach the casters), and then just flipped the base and assembled upwards from there. This way the casters will provide convenient handling of the frame for the rest of the assembly process.This kit did not come with washers for the M8 bolts so purchased a separate pack of 150 stainless steel (304) M8 washers in order to protect the paint from chipping underneath the bolt heads. A 13 mm wrench was included (for 8 mm bolts). The casters use 6mm bolts with 10mm cross head (so you can basically tighten these with a cross head screwdriver) - I'd suggest using a french to ensure you get the casters securely attached.

I bought a pair of these to use as stands for my mixer desk. Most racks weren't capable of supporting a 6x3 table plus the weight of the mixer and associated rack gear. The instructions are very clear and the adjustments to make the racks the right depth are easy to make. These racks are tanks and the fact that you can use both sides of the rack for gear is especially perfect for studio applications.Do yourself a favor and buy the rack nut tool (and extra nuts). Worth every penny!

Easy to assemble, heavy duty materials, and as you can see, this rack is up to the task! I run a home network consisting centralized file storage, gaming server, computer lab, and hydroponics server/lab. Bottom line...this rack can handle it.