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Open 8U 10-inch aluminium and acrylic server rack, flat-packed

BFKK

BFKK DeskPi RackMate T1 8U 10-inch Server Rack

SKU CH-6KQD-DG526

An open-frame 8U rack enclosure measuring 11 × 7.8 × 16 inches with translucent acrylic side panels, aluminium-alloy frame and flat-pack assembly for 10-inch network, server or AV gear

  • Product typeRack Enclosure
  • Aluminium-alloy frame builds a lightweight yet rigid 8U rack
  • 10-inch width fits network, server, audio and video gear in tight spaces
  • Open layout gives instant access for installs, maintenance and airflow
  • Translucent acrylic sides resist dust while showing internal status at a glance
  • Flat-pack delivery with all hardware lets you assemble the 11×7.8×16 in cabinet in minutes

10-inch 8U Server Rack

The BFKK DeskPi RackMate T1 is an 8U open-frame rack enclosure built from aluminium alloy and translucent acrylic. It measures 11 by 7.8 by 16 inches and provides 14 inches of vertical mounting space for 10-inch wide equipment. The flat-packed kit includes all hardware needed for assembly. It suits home labs, small offices and enterprise edge deployments that need a compact, observable chassis.

Check Equipment Width and Depth

Verify that every device you plan to mount is designed for a 10-inch rack width and will fit within the 7.8-inch usable depth. Confirm the combined height of your gear does not exceed the 8U / 14-inch limit. The open design relies on ambient airflow, so ensure the installation location provides adequate ventilation for the heat load of your servers, network switches or audio-video gear.

Upgrade from Smaller or Closed Cabinets

This rack replaces 4U or 6U enclosures when you need more vertical slots without increasing floor footprint. It also replaces closed cabinets where restricted airflow causes thermal throttling or where visual monitoring of status LEDs is difficult. The jump is worth it when your cluster has outgrown a 4U frame but a 12U cabinet would be oversized for the available space.

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Price $237.99
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Specifications

Product
Product typeRack Enclosure

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and do I need to buy anything else to assemble it?

The rack arrives flat-packed with all necessary hardware included for assembly, so no extra parts are required.

Which DeskPi RackMate model should I choose if I need exactly 8U of height?

The T1 provides 8U (14 inches) of rack space, while the T0 offers 4U and the T2 offers 12U.

How much vertical rack space does the 8U rating actually give me inside the cabinet?

8U equals 14 inches of usable height (1U = 1.75 inches), fitting standard 10-inch wide equipment.

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