Product ID: RK4236BK
The RK4236BK 42U 36in Server Rack Cabinet with Steel Mesh Door provides excellent quality at an affordable price, while an innovative split rear door design helps save space in the server room.
The 42U 36in Server Cabinet includes an integrated cable management system that simplifies planning and installing rackmount equipment with clearly marked rail spacing. Plus, adjustable front and rear rails allow you to shift mounting depths to suit almost any piece of rackmount equipment.
StarTech.com's RK line of DuraRak cabinets are modular, designed to suit any server room footprint design. The RK4236BK is also available in an open rack design (RK4236BKNS), so that several cabinets can be joined together using only 2 side panels - saving cost and increasing passive airflow.
Backed by a StarTech.com Lifetime Warranty.
Warranty Information | Warranty | Lifetime |
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Hardware | Special Features | Casters (Included) |
Ships Fully Assembled | ||
Rack Type | 4-Post | |
U Height | 42U | |
Frame Type | Enclosed Cabinet | |
Wallmountable | No | |
Industry Standards | EIA/ECA-310-E | |
Packaging Information | Flat Pack (Assembly Required) | No |
Package Length | 26.4 in [67.0 cm] | |
Package Width | 38.2 in [97.0 cm] | |
Package Height | 6.6 ft [2.0 m] | |
Shipping (Package) Weight | 311.6 lb [141.0 kg] | |
Performance | Weight Capacity (Stationary) | 2210.0 lb [1000 kg] |
Physical Characteristics | Front Door Features | Secure Key Lock |
Side Panel Construction | Steel | |
Front Door Construction | Steel Mesh | |
Rear Door Construction | Steel Mesh | |
Color | Black | |
Product Measurements | Product Height | 0.0 in [0.0 mm] |
Product Length | 0.0 in [0.0 mm] | |
Product Width | 0.0 in [0.0 mm] | |
Internal Width | 18.3 in [46.5 cm] | |
Internal Depth | 28.0 in [71.1 cm] | |
Weight of Product | 289.5 lb [131.0 kg] | |
Maximum Mounting Depth | 29.9 in [76 cm] | |
Product Height with Casters | 6.6 ft [2.0 m] | |
What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 42U 36" DuraRak |
Integrated cable management system | ||
4 - Included in Package | Leveling feet | |
Cable access caps | ||
1 - Included in Package | Allen key for skid removal | |
Set of keys for doors and sides | ||
Package of mounting screws |
Add a rugged 4U storage drawer to any standard 19in server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 6 | US: 0
Add a sturdy, sliding shelf for easy peripheral and equipment access in your server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 16 | US: 121
Add a sturdy, sliding shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
Add a sturdy, fixed shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 60 | US: 336
Add twenty-four power outlets to your 42U rack or cabinet, while saving space by mounting this PDU vertically
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 5
Mount server, telecom and A/V equipment with these high quality nuts
In stock: CA: 12 | US: 1229
Mount server, telecom and A/V equipment with these high quality screws
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Connect two RK42xx series server racks with this 6 piece baying kit
Increase peripheral and equipment accessibility with this vented sliding cabinet shelf
In stock: CA: 8 | US: 106
Add mobility to your full sized server rack or cabinet with heavy duty casters
Power up to eight devices on and off remotely over a local IP network or the internet
Replace or keep a spare lock and key set for your RK series server cabinet
Organize and manage network, server and KVM cabling in your server rack
In stock: CA: 70 | US: 713
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
In stock: CA: 1 | US: 21
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
In stock: CA: 3 | US: 183
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high quality cage nuts
In stock: CA: 13 | US: 82
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality cage nuts
In stock: CA: 10 | US: 120
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high quality screws and nuts
In stock: CA: 21 | US: 99
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high quality screws and nuts
In stock: CA: 3 | US: 121
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws and nuts
In stock: CA: 10 | US: 5
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws and nuts
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Mount server, telecom and A/V equipment with these high quality mounting screws and nuts
In stock: CA: 5 | US: 97
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high quality screws and nuts
In stock: CA: 2 | US: 400
These high-quality M6 x 12mm screws and cage nuts make it easy to mount equipment in your server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 15 | US: 32
These high-quality M6 x 12mm screws and cage nuts make it easy to mount equipment in your server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 29 | US: 230
Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high quality screws
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws
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Install your rack-mountable hardware securely with these high-quality screws
In stock: CA: 5 | US: 5
Control up to 16 USB or PS/2-connected computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 8
Control up to 16 USB computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 14
A complete 16-port USB KVM kit, including all necessary cables and accessories
In stock: CA: 9 | US: 38
Control up to 8 USB or PS/2-connected computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
Control up to 8 VGA and USB computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor
In stock: CA: 15 | US: 34
Control up to 8 VGA and USB computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor
A complete 8-port USB KVM kit, including all necessary cables and accessories
Control up to 8 USB computers with DVI or HDMI® video, from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
In stock: CA: 3 | US: 25
Easily mount any DIN Rail equipment in a standard 19" rack
In stock: CA: 24 | US: 206
Add a sturdy, adjustable depth shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 81 | US: 249
Add a high capacity, adjustable depth fixed shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 44 | US: 54
Add a high capacity, adjustable depth vented shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
Add a 1U Compact Storage Shelf to any Standard 19" Server Rack or Cabinet
In stock: CA: 16 | US: 875
Add a sturdy, 22in depth fixed shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 56 | US: 238
Add a sturdy, 22in depth vented shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
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Add a high-capacity fixed shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 29 | US: 0
Add a sturdy, vented shelf into almost any server rack or cabinet
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Mount a 17-19 inch LCD panel into a standard 19 inch rack/cabinet
In stock: CA: 6 | US: 322
Mount a 17-19 inch LCD panel with tilt and swivel action in a standard 19 inch rack/cabinet
In stock: CA: 12 | US: 38
Add a rugged 3U storage drawer to any standard 19in server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 1 | US: 0
Mount 19" Servers or Networking Hardware in any Standard Rack
In stock: CA: 11 | US: 102
Mount 19" servers or networking hardware in any standard rack with these universal, adjustable depth 2U rack rails
In stock: CA: 4 | US: 96
Mount 19" servers or networking hardware in any standard rack with these universal, adjustable depth 3U rack rails
In stock: CA: 3 | US: 11
Add a vented, sliding shelf with integrated cable management into virtually any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 12 | US: 53
Add a vented, sliding shelf with integrated cable management into virtually any server rack or cabinet
Add a vented, sliding shelf with integrated cable management into virtually any server rack or cabinet
In stock: CA: 6 | US: 0
Protect your equipment while adding eight additional power outlets to your server rack, with this 19in power distribution unit
In stock: CA: 608 | US: 7415
Organize and add additional power outlets to your rack solution
In stock: CA: 109 | US: 280
Organize cables while keeping dust out of the rack with a brush-style cable manager
In stock: CA: 38 | US: 229
Organize cables in your server rack or cabinet with a horizontal, covered cable duct
In stock: CA: 74 | US: 217
Organize cables in your server rack or cabinet with a horizontal, covered cable duct
In stock: CA: 71 | US: 1576
Add a cable management hook to your server rack or cabinet for strain relief and organization
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 428
Add a cable management hook to your server rack or cabinet for strain relief and organization
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Add a cable management hook to your server rack or cabinet for strain relief and organization
In stock: CA: 52 | US: 90
Add an internal or external facing cable management hook for strain relief and organization
In stock: CA: 25 | US: 0
Organize horizontal cabling in your server rack, with a combination Finger Duct / D-Ring Hook panel
In stock: CA: 6 | US: 22
Reduce clutter, by routing cables in your server rack or cabinet using this 4-loop cable organizer
In stock: CA: 51 | US: 59
Control 16 servers or KVM switches remotely over an IP network with this rack mountable LCD console
In stock: CA: 1 | US: 0
Control server equipment from a Full HD KVM console, with a convenient dual-rail slide design
Centralized control of a server or KVM switch with this 1U USB PS/2 rack-mountable LCD console
In stock: CA: 1 | US: 0
Centralized control of a server or KVM switch with this 1U USB PS/2 rack-mountable LCD console
Control up to 8 servers or KVM switches with this 1U rack-mountable LCD console
Control up to 16 servers or KVM switches with this 1U rack-mountable LCD console
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 1
Control server equipment from a centralized, Full HD KVM console
Centralized control of a server or KVM switch with this 1U USB PS/2 rack-mountable LCD console
Control up to 8 servers or KVM switches with this 1U rack-mountable LCD console
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 9
Control up to 16 servers or KVM switches with this 1U rack-mountable LCD console
In stock: CA: 2 | US: 10
Organize up to 24 Cat5e patch cables
Organize up to 24 Cat5e patch cables using only 0.5U of rack space
Organize up to 48 Cat5e patch cables
In stock: CA: 1 | US: 0
Organize up to 24 Cat6 patch cables
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack while maintaining easy access and airflow, with a hinged blanking panel
In stock: CA: 15 | US: 136
Improve the organization and appearance of your server rack
In stock: CA: 38 | US: 145
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack while maintaining easy access and airflow, with a hinged blanking panel
In stock: CA: 8 | US: 96
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack while maintaining easy access and airflow, with a hinged blanking panel
In stock: CA: 5 | US: 82
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack while maintaining airflow
In stock: CA: 4 | US: 223
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack while maintaining airflow
In stock: CA: 0 | US: 26
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack in seconds, with a tool-less solid blanking panel
In stock: CA: 11 | US: 0
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack in seconds, with a tool-less vented blanking panel
In stock: CA: 20 | US: 195
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack in seconds, with a tool-less solid blanking panel
In stock: CA: 67 | US: 0
Improve the organization and appearance of your rack in seconds, with a tool-less vented blanking panel
In stock: CA: 24 | US: 0
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Live Chat (opens in new window)In this video, guidelines and best practices will be discussed for constructing server racks. Constructing a new server rack can be a bit daunting, but there are some general guidelines that you can use when you assemble most of the server racks StarTech.com sells. Let’s have a look at the guidelines.
Before You Begin
While Building
After Building
Now that you have reviewed the guidelines, you can begin assembling the server rack.
It is advised to take all of the parts out of the box and ensure they match up with the parts outlined in the manual.
You should also make sure that you have all of the tools that you need.
First, the adjustable beams should be assembled.
On this server rack, these adjustable beams control the depth of our rack and are marked with Index numbers. The Index numbers allows you to set the depth of your rack, based on your equipment. Make sure that you choose the same Index numbers for all of the adjustable beams. You can use the measurement chart in the manual for reference.
As you screw in your first screws, it is a good idea to only tighten them finger tight. That way, if you need to unscrew anything, you can do so easily.
You should now have your adjustable beams together.
You will now use the beams to line up one set of left and right vertical rails and the top and base brackets. It is often easiest to build the rack on its side.
There are a few important things that you should check for at this point in the assembly:
The two adjustable beams, two of the vertical rails, and the top and base brackets should all be in place now. You can now attach the other two vertical rails and our final two adjustable beams.
It’s time to double check that everything is in the right place before you tighten all of the screws. Make sure that the numbers on your beams are all facing in the correct direction, the fastening pattern for each corner is correct, and that all of the cable guides are facing in the same direction.
Once you are sure that everything is correct, you can go ahead and tighten your screws, remember to be careful not to strip them.
Now that your rack is fully assembled, you can attach the casters and server rack accessories. Note that all of your casters and server rack accessories should be installed facing in the same direction. You may find it easier to invert the server rack to install the casters.
As you can see, rack builds are fairly straightforward as long as you take your time. If you experience issues in setting up your StarTech.com server rack, contact the technical support team for further assistance.
This video is about cage nuts and describes how to install and remove them, and how to identify if your product includes cage nuts.
You may have heard of cage nuts and wondered what they are and how they are used. Today we are going to discuss cage nuts and show you some of their advantages and uses.
Cage nuts are used to mount IT equipment in server racks, such as the StarTech.com 4POSTRACK25U. Server racks compatible with cage nuts can be easily identified by the square holes the cage nuts use. Cage nuts are great for protecting your equipment from stripped threads and allow for convenient mounting of your server rack equipment.
A cage nut houses a standard nut in a cage with a spring. The cage has two wings that can be pinched together to allow the cage nut to be inserted into a square hole. The wings are then released to hold the cage nut in place. Cage nuts come in many sizes but M5 and M6 cage nuts are mainly used in IT environments. M6 is a heavier, more robust cage nut that M5.
Let’s take a look at mounting a Cage Nut on a rail in the StarTech.com 4POSTRACK25U.
In some situations, you may be advised to use a slot screwdriver to help install cage nuts. However, you will find it much easier to use a cage nut mounting tool.
To install a cage nut, use your tool to attach one of the wings from the cage nut. Keep the pressure on the cage nut with your finger and then attach the other wing. The cage nut is now ready for the mounting screw.
To uninstall a cage nut, use your tool to release the cage nut wing on one side and then the other side.
You can check to see if your StarTech.com product includes cage nuts by navigating to the StarTech.com website, searching for the product, and checking the Technical Specifications tab under the heading What’s in the Box.
StarTech.com also sells cage nuts and screws in both M5 and M6 sizes which can be seen by navigating to Server Rack Accessories and the section Mounting Screws and Cage Nuts.
When you install your rack equipment, it’s important to put the heaviest equipment on the bottom of the rack, first. This provides a strong base and is especially important if you are installing a lot of equipment on a tall rack. This also prevents the server rack from becoming top heavy and falling over.
If your equipment is long, heavy, unbalanced or otherwise difficult to handle, ask someone to help you install the equipment so you don’t injure yourself or damage the equipment.
Finally, when you tighten down your screws make sure you don’t strip or damage the screws. This is especially important to be aware of when using electric tools which can generate more torque.
The patch panel will be mounted using cage nuts, so the first step is to install them.
Once installed, the cage nuts can be used to mount our patch panel.
To install your server rack equipment, fasten the mounting screws into the cage nuts. After you tighten your screws, check to make sure your rack equipment is securely installed.
If you have questions about installing equipment into a server rack, contact our technical support team for further assistance.
If a server rack accessory is listed on a server rack's product page under the Accessories tab, it will fit in the server rack.
Server racks offered by StarTech.com have an industry standard width of 19 inches, but can have varying height and depth. The mounting depth is important when you choose a shelf to be used as an accessory. Shelves that mount on all four corners of a server rack, such as 4-post server racks and cabinet server racks, will all have a maximum mounting depth. Many of these server racks and shelves are adjustable, which means that there will be a minimum and maximum mounting depth. This information can be found on individual product pages under the Technical Specifications tab. It is important that the depth of the shelf is compatible with the server rack's minimum and maximum mounting depths so that it can be mounted. If a shelf only mounts on the front on a server rack, the mounting depth is not relevant as long as there is enough clearance behind the mounting point to accommodate the full depth of the shelf.
Server racks are a great way to organize small spaces that require a lot of technology packed into them. However, there are a few important things you need to keep in mind before making a purchase. Today we will be explaining what a U is, and the differences between 2 and 4-post and open and closed server racks. We will also be covering what minimum and maximum mounting depth mean to you.
A server rack unit, or U, is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of equipment space a server rack has. A U is 1.75 inches or 44.45mm high. An 8u rack has 8 units of vertical server rack space.
Note: Equipment can be more than 1U in size.
When you purchase server rack accessories they will list their size in U’s. Make sure the server rack has space to accommodate the accessory.
StarTech.com sells 2-post and 4-post server racks. 2-post racks take up less space but generally do not have as high of a weight capacity.
4-post server racks can be open or closed. Open racks are more accessible than closed racks, while closed racks can be locked for security purposes. Closed racks can include glass or mesh variations. closed server racks are generally better at reducing equipment noise and also limit external access. Mesh server racks provide better unmanaged airflow.
Adjustable 4-post server racks have a minimum and maximum mounting depth. The minimum mounting depth is the shallowest you can construct it. The maximum mounting depth is the longest measurement a product can be while still fitting in the server rack. If the server rack is adjustable, this measurement is also the deepest it can be constructed. Keep in mind that when you install equipment that is close to the maximum mounting depth, there will be little to no room for cable management at the back of the rack.
Server rack accessories my have their own minimum and maximum mounting depths listed on the product page under the technical specifications tab. It is recommended that you confirm these measurements will work with your server rack.
You should consider the following things when shopping for server racks:
There’s a wide variety of accessories for server racks and today the various options will be explored. Here are the accessories that will be discussed.
Server rack shelves come in a variety of sizes and styles. We will be covering six different types of server rack shelves.
Server rack shelves have both a U size and depth. The U size describes the height of the shelf in rack units, and one U is equal to 1.74 inches. Shelves might also list a maximum suggested weight and some shelves are available in a vented design for greater airflow.
Fixed shelves have a fixed depth. If you use a server rack with fixed shelves, make sure your rack equipment fits within the mounting depth of the shelf you are purchasing.
Unlike fixed shelves, you can adjust the depth of adjustable shelves. The minimum and maximum mounting depths for adjustable shelves are listed on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab.
Sliding shelves can be slid in or out of a server rack. These shelves have a lock feature that locks the shelf and prevents it from accidentally falling out or sliding back into the server rack. The minimum and maximum mounting depths for sliding shelves are listed on the product page, under the Technical Specifications tab.
Similar to sliding shelves, drawer shelves feature a sliding storage drawer that is perfect for storing tools, small hardware or other accessories.
Cantilever shelves do not attach to the server rack on all 4 corners; instead, they only attach on one side of the server rack. These shelves generally have lower weight thresholds.
Heavy duty shelves are designed to hold more weight. They are a more durable solution for storing large pieces of equipment that can’t be mounted in a server rack.
Startech.com offers both rack rails and DIN rail kits.
Rack Rails are available in several different U sizes and are often adjustable, allowing you to customize the depth of your server equipment.
DIN Rails are an industry standard for server rack equipment, and StarTech.com offers a DIN Rail kit which fits all standard 19” racks. This kit features adjustable depth and the entire kit occupies 2 U’s of rack space. As with other server rack accessories, check on the product page under the Technical Specifications tab to make sure your equipment will fit within the product’s measurements.
Casters and levelling feet are two of the commonly used methods of mounting a rack on the floor. To determine whether your rack includes casters or levelling feet, on the product page, check the Technical Specifications tab, under the heading What’s in the Box.
Cable management accessories include cable management hooks, panels, and conduits or ducts. More information will be shared on them below.
Cable management hooks are designed to hold cabling to avoid cable knotting or crimping. They are also sometimes referred to as D-Ring hooks and can be found in a variety of sizes.
Cable management ducts or conduits are used to route cables through a covered cable duct. These ducts feature a removable top cover so that you can easily add or remove cables.
A cable management panel consists of several cable management hooks and/or ducts, combining these products for an all-in-one cabling solution.
Rack blanking panels are sometimes called filler panels as they are designed to fill the openings in server racks that are not in use. This provides security as well as physical protection for the equipment in the server rack. Rack blanking panels can be vented or solid and come with or without hinges.
Power distribution units or PDU’s add additional power outlets to your server rack. They are available in U based sizes, such as 1U and some of the more advanced units include power switching, which you can use to power on and off the connected devices over an IP network.
Confirm the number of outlets and the U size you need in your server rack PDU before you make a purchase.
There are a few ways you can find information about server rack accessories on www.StarTech.com.
If you have questions about any StarTech.com server rack accessories, contact our technical support team for further assistance.
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