Ryan Wendell
August 18, 2025
This rack really impressed me. I didn't have any issues with the packaging and all the parts arrived as expected. The box it came in was pretty thin for how rough and sturdy the metal parts are but in my case it was fine.Assembly was a little difficult because the instructions it came with had images that were kind of hard to see so I just relied on the product images on amazon. There is a part when you have to screw together 3 different metal pieces so the order could be important.It includes tools (actually good quality) to help install however I still needed a wrench to tighten the screws on the wheels which was a bummer.Over all the assembled rack is SOLID. I have a slight warp to it though where my Rack Mac Pro 2019 won't click both sides of the locking mechanism. I have to push the right side in to make it click. Pretty minor honestly and probably easily fixable if I loosen some screws and retighten them.Overall I love this rack. The included tools were great but they need to include something to be able to screw on the wheels because the nut and bolt just spin without holding both sides. The Rack is super sturdy and I have no doubt my Rack Mac Pro, UPS/backup power, and networking equipment won't be going anywhere. I love that It's adjustable.
tangofan
July 22, 2025
This product is my first entry into the journey of rackmounting computer/networking gear, so please keep in mind that my experience is limited.It came in a long, almost flat package, which was slightly damaged on the outside, but all the content was unharmed. Each of the various bars was packed in its own bubble wrap, which I appreciated.Assembly was reasonably smooth, the only challenge was that initially it was a bit hard to get the screw to catch, when I tried to connect the first three bars together. You have to align them really well go get that. It would have been a little easier, if the screws would have been a millimeter or two longer.However once you have connected the first few parts, this will no longer be a problem (since they guide any new bar that you attach into proper alignment). They suggest that you assemble this with two people and I was glad that I had someone to help. There is an assembly video on the company's website, but note that in that video they attach the casters before the leveling feet. However the instruction manual tells you to attach the leveling feet first and I think that this is the way to you. Most assembly tools are included, but if the leveling feet won't go in by hand, you may need a 14mm wrench (or an adjustable one) to apply more torque. That wasn't a problem for my rack though, I could just screw them in by hand.I am very please with the final result, the rack looks clean and sturdy. I'm also glad that they provided plenty of cage nuts and screws, though I am using Rackstuds (the red ones) for some of my lighter gear. All in all this is a product that I can heartily recommend, if you're in the market for an open rack.
Elwood
May 26, 2025
I used the 18u rack to mount 6x48v 100ah batteries. Each battery is about 100 lbs, so in total I have 600 lbs on the rack and it seems sturdy enough. The casters are working and it moves with relative ease. I do not think it can hold anywhere close to 1200lbs, but I can't think of a more dense object to put in a rack than batteries? I guess don't try for more than 6? I did have to weld in a plate of 3/8 steel (see 1st picture) to have something for the batteries to land on in the rear (these particular batteries can be stacked up to 6 high). All in all this was a great solution for a cheaper battery case. I was very impressed with the tolerances while putting it together, tight manufacturing! Hardware also is stout, no torque wrench but I cranked on these without issue.
TPhif
April 1, 2025
Assembling this rack is extremely time consuming for 1 person. However, it is made easer by the following:+The instructions are very clear, and easy to follow!+They include most of the tools you need.+Wheels included! (but it cuts your max weight in half...)+This thing is sturdy as heck!
Sterling M. Smith
March 28, 2025
I had been considering the 8U version of this same rack for quite some time, but when Prime day rolled around, this 12U unit was actually on sale for less than the 8U rack. So I took the plunge because I needed a place to set up a renewed Dell R710 server.It comes with a lot of nice extras that show StarTech has put more effort into its units than most of the knock-offs. It's made of very sturdy, powder coated steel. I really appreciate that it came with *all* of the tools that you will need to put it together -- including 2 wrenches and a Philips screwdriver. The instructions are well written and come in a nice little plastic pouch should you need them again. More than enough hardware included as well.Be sure to measure your server before putting this together. I ended up going about six inches longer because of the measurements listed in the manual. Measure the mounting hardware of your server and make sure you get within a few inches of the fully-expanded rack-mounting. It wasn't too tough to adjust the size, though.It works well with a Dell R710 server (see photo) and I plan to add beneath and possibly a fan/power-strip. It's supposed to be able to hold 1200 pounds and that's probably true. I'm not sure how easy it would be to move with that much weight. It's pretty hefty and the addition of a huge server makes it tough enough to move already. But it's not made to be mobile all the time. It's a good way to get things set up and put it in a cool closet when you are done.I'm happy with this and I'd definitely buy from StarTech again. The quality is much better than what I expected. Solid 5 stars.
Robert
March 17, 2025
I used this rack to move my server rack to a new location. This rack is very durable and provides nice features for cabling. This holds my 3 servers, 3 UPS power supplies, network cabling and QNAP backup storage device.
L.DEPA
March 3, 2025
Bought this to keep some of our servers and a new NAS in the office organised.It took some time to build but it wasn't too hard to put together.Overall it feels very sturdy and it's easy to organise things around it with cabling.Perfect for small server racks.For a home server build even if very sturdy it's a bit BIG but worth the price.
Cédric F.
March 2, 2025
Vraiment très très bien !Conception sérieuse et robuste. S'assemble parfaitement, outils fournis.Très belle qualité de l'ensemble.
N.
February 7, 2025
Das StarTech.com 4-Pfosten 15 HE Open Frame Serverrack ist eine ausgezeichnete Wahl für jeden, der eine flexible und zugleich stabile Lösung für die Unterbringung von Netzwerk-, AV- oder IT-Geräten sucht. Mit einer 19-Zoll-Bauweise und einer Kapazität von 15 HE bietet es ausreichend Platz für eine Vielzahl von Geräten und eignet sich somit ideal für kleinere bis mittelgroße IT-Umgebungen, Serverräume oder auch AV-Setups.Die Konstruktion des Racks ist bemerkenswert robust. Der offene Rahmen sorgt für eine ausgezeichnete Luftzirkulation, was insbesondere bei Geräten, die viel Wärme erzeugen, von Vorteil ist. Gleichzeitig erlaubt das Open-Frame-Design eine einfache Verkabelung und schnellen Zugriff auf die Geräte – perfekt für den täglichen Betrieb und Wartungsarbeiten.Was dieses Rack besonders auszeichnet, ist seine Mobilität. Die angebrachten Rollen ermöglichen es, das Rack leicht zu bewegen, was bei wechselnden Setups oder Serverumzügen sehr praktisch ist. Die Rollen lassen sich zudem arretieren, sodass das Rack stabil und sicher an Ort und Stelle bleibt. Für stationäre Anwendungen können alternativ Nivellierfüße oder eine feste Bodenmontage genutzt werden, was das Rack extrem vielseitig macht.Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist die hohe Tragfähigkeit. Das Rack hält mühelos schwerere Geräte und lässt sich zudem an individuelle Bedürfnisse anpassen. Es ist kompatibel mit den meisten 19-Zoll-Komponenten, sodass man seine bestehende IT-Hardware problemlos integrieren kann.Die Montage ist relativ einfach, und alle nötigen Teile und Schrauben sind im Lieferumfang enthalten. Auch die Bauanleitung ist gut verständlich, was den Aufbau angenehm unkompliziert macht.Insgesamt ist das StarTech.com 4-Pfosten Serverrack eine exzellente Lösung für alle, die eine flexible, stabile und mobile Unterbringungsmöglichkeit für ihre IT- oder AV-Ausrüstung suchen. Eine klare Empfehlung für Profis und Enthusiasten gleichermaßen!
Mario Alonso
December 28, 2024
Montaje fácil. Tiene todas las herramientas.La calidad del aparato parece buena pero tengo que hacerle más pruebas.Tiene todo para tener 5 estrellas, aparte el precio que es de lo más económico que puedes encontrar.