What is a Server Rack Shelf?
A server cabinet shelf is a structure built to be mounted on a 19-inch server, AV, or network rack. They are usually used to hold non-server devices like switches, desktop PC, monitors, patch panels, and other gears that cannot be rack mounted.
Computer server rack shelves provide extra storage avenues to keep your cabinet well-organized and accessible for repairs and upgrades. Since they are constructed to be directly mounted onto a cabinet, they will hold extra gear alongside the ones already present on the shelf.
Types of Rack Mount Server Shelves
Network cabinet shelves, or trays, come in various forms and sizes. Each tray is designed to hold a specific type of equipment based on its weight, functionality, and need for accessibility. Here are the main types of data rack and cabinet shelves:
- Stationary: These rack mount trays can fit into most cabinets and withstand even the heaviest devices.
- Adjustable: An adjustable server rack shelf comes with the flexibility to change depth, which makes it easy to fit any standard 19-inch cabinet
- Keyboard: 19-inch rack shelves are compatible with most keyboards and extend beyond the cabinet border to make typing on a keyboard seamless.
- Cantilever: These are mounted to
- 2-post racks
- and can support a variety of IT equipment. It comes with a lip to prevent the gear from tipping over.
- Sliding: These slide back and forth, providing easy reach to decisions that require frequent access.
How to Choose the Right Computer Rack Shelf
If you’re confused about picking between fixed or a sliding server rack tray, ask yourself these questions before making a decision:
- How often will you access the equipment? Sliding trays are best suited for cases where you need easy access to equipment situated at the end of the cabinet.
- How often would you be lifting gear for maintenance or use? If often, then sliding trays are best.
- Are you planning to store heavy devices? If so, note that fixed 19” rack mount trays have a higher weight capacity than sliding shelves.
- Do your devices generate a lot of heat? If so, pick a vented frame with a perforated bottom to promote better airflow.
Computer Shelving Based on Equipment Type
Not all comms rack shelves are meant to hold all types of equipment. Here is the perfect device-shelf match:
- Fixed heavy-duty server rack shelf: ideal for desktop PC, printer, or tower servers.
- Cantilever shelf: ideal for patch panels, routers, and modem.
- Heavy-duty sliding shelf: ideal for UPS and large switches.
- Standard sliding shelves: ideal for an amplifier or stereo receiver.
- Adjustable shelves: ideal for deep servers and standard switches.
- Keyboard shelves: ideal for a laptop or keyboard with a mouse.
Why Choose Sysracks 19” Shelving Solutions?
Sysracks has an extensive range of storage structures available for homes, businesses, or large institutions. Whether you need 19-inch shelves to line up several monitors in a row or somewhere to place all your network gear, our storage solutions will help you better organize your existing cabinet.
We process and ship items within 24–48 hours. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee to all customers. If you need help selecting the right shelf best suited for your PC or server rack, contact us. Our support team and in-house engineers will be happy to support you!
