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Black 18U server rack standing 31.5 inches tall with front door and side panels

Middle Atlantic

Middle Atlantic RCS-1824 18U 31.5" Server Rack

SKU CH-RXGN-ANZNY

An 18U pre-configured server rack measuring 31.5 inches deep with included shelves for mixed equipment mounting

  • 18U capacity fits dense server deployments
  • 5 inch depth accommodates standard equipment
  • Pre-configured shelves speed up installation
  • Professional rack foundation accepts mixed components
  • RCS-1824 model built for residential configured systems

18U residential server rack

The Middle Atlantic RCS-1824 is an 18U pre-configured rack built on a professional foundation. It accepts standard rackmount gear and shelf-mounted consumer components alike. The frame ships with shelves included for convenient equipment mounting. It suits home or small-office installations that need a tidy, code-compliant enclosure.

Upgrade from open shelving or wall brackets

This rack replaces ad-hoc shelves, desktop stacks or basic wall-mount brackets when equipment count grows beyond a few pieces. The jump is worth it once you need lockable doors, cable management and proper airflow in a single footprint. It also solves the problem of mixing pro rackmount units with consumer boxes that only have rubber feet.

18U capacity with 31.5 inch depth

Eighteen rack units hold a typical stack of patch panel, switch, router, NAS and a small UPS with room to spare. The 31.5 inch depth accommodates full-depth servers and longer AV gear without protruding. It runs out when a build demands more than 18U of height or deeper chassis than 31.5 inches allow.

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Price $541.99
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,764 comparable items (median $106.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What depth clearance does the 31.5 inch deep RCS-1824 require for rear cable management?

The 31.5 inch overall depth includes space behind the mounting rails; allow at least 6 inches of additional clearance behind the rack for cable bend radius and connector access.

Which hardware is used to secure the RCS-1824 to a concrete floor during installation?

Use four 1/2 inch diameter concrete wedge anchors through the base mounting holes; the step often missed is drilling the holes to the full embedment depth before tightening the anchors.

How often should the caster brakes on the RCS-1824 be inspected and lubricated?

Inspect the caster brakes every six months; apply a light PTFE lubricant to the swivel bearings and brake pivots if movement feels stiff or noisy.

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