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Black steel 18U wall-mount server rack, 19-inch form factor

APC

APC AR118SM NetShelter 18U 19" Wall Mount Server Rack

SKU CH-8R4K-2Z104 MPN AR118SM

Wall-mountable 19-inch steel rack provides 18U of secure equipment space with a 348 lbs load rating

  • Rack height18U
  • Load capacity348 lb (158 kg)
  • Product typeWall Mount Rack
  • Product colorBlack
  • Main materialSteel
  • 18U capacity fits dense server deployments in tight spaces
  • Wall-mount design saves valuable floor area in small rooms
  • Steel construction supports 348 lbs of critical equipment
  • 19-inch standard rails accept industry-standard hardware
  • Black finish blends cleanly into professional IT environments

Wall-mount server rack for compact IT spaces

The APC AR118SM provides 18U of 19-inch rack space in a steel enclosure that mounts directly to a wall. It suits small offices, branch locations or edge deployments where floor-standing cabinets are impractical. The black finish matches standard network gear and the 348 lbs weight capacity supports dense equipment loads.

Integration into a wall-mounted build

The unit accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount servers, switches, patch panels and UPS modules without proprietary rails. Wall mounting frees valuable floor area and keeps cabling accessible from the front and sides. Installers must provide suitable wall fixings and verify the structure can carry the fully loaded weight.

Behaviour under sustained load

The welded steel frame maintains alignment when fully populated, preventing rail sag over long periods. Ventilation slots allow passive airflow through the cabinet, helping equipment stay within thermal limits during continuous operation. The fixed structure resists vibration from high-density drives or fan arrays without loosening.

How it compares

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Price $1,475.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,764 comparable items (median $106.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAPC
Model nameAR118SM
Part numberAR118SM
Product typeWall Mount Rack
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Rack height18U
Main materialSteel
Load capacity348 lb (158 kg)
Shipping weight102.51 kg
Package size1397 × 1143 × 889 mm

Questions about this item

How much weight can the 18U steel frame hold before it reaches its limit?

The rack is rated for a maximum load of 348 lbs, so that is the ceiling for installed equipment.

Will the rack generate noticeable heat or noise when fully populated and running continuously?

The cabinet itself is passive steel with no fans or power supply, so it adds no audible noise or heat of its own.

What mounting hardware must I already have to secure this 19-inch wall-mount rack?

You will need suitable wall anchors or lag bolts for your wall type, plus 19-inch cage nuts or screws for the equipment rails.

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