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Black steel 12U open frame 2 post desktop rack 19in wide 11.5in deep 23in tall

STARTECH

STARTECH RK12OD 12U 19in Desktop Open Frame 2 Post Server Rack

SKU CH-CME6-Y1CJC MPN RK12OD

Open-frame 12U desktop rack holds 19-inch gear up to 110 lb in a lightweight steel frame

  • Rack height12U
  • Load capacity110.5 lb [50 kg]
  • Standards metEIA RS310-C
  • Accessories includedFrame Type: Open Frame Front Door Type: Open Includes all th
  • Product dimensions11.5 in × 19.8 in × 23 in
  • Product type2 Post Open Frame Rack

Style 2 Post Desktop - 12U

  • Mount 12U of 19in rack gear on your desk
  • Open steel frame weighs little and moves easily
  • Holds up to 110.5 lb of equipment
  • Includes rack screws and cage nuts for install
  • Meets EIA RS310-C industry standard

Desk-Mounted 12U Open Frame

The StarTech RK12OD is a 12U 19-inch two-post open frame rack designed to sit on a desktop. It meets EIA RS310-C standards and supports equipment weighing up to 110.5 lb (50 kg). The steel frame measures 11.5 by 19.8 by 23 inches and is finished in black.

Included Mounting Hardware

The rack ships with all screws and cage nuts required to secure devices to the 19-inch mounting rails. No extra fastener kits are needed for installation. Its lightweight steel construction allows the assembled rack to be relocated without specialised tools or assistance.

Suited For Small AV And Network Gear

This unit suits satellite offices, boardrooms or repair centres mounting small A/V equipment, KVM switches or network devices. It is not intended for full-depth servers, heavy storage arrays or installations requiring lockable doors or side panels.

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Price $45.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameRK12OD
Product type2 Post Open Frame Rack
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Rack height12U
Main materialSteel
Load capacity110.5 lb [50 kg]
Product dimensions11.5 in × 19.8 in × 23 in
Shipping weight4.08 kg
Package size599 × 173 × 91 mm
Environment & compliance
Standards metEIA RS310-C

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Questions about this item

Will the included rack screws and cage nuts need replacing over time?

The rack includes mounting screws and cage nuts for initial installation; replacements are standard EIA RS310-C hardware available separately if threads wear or parts are lost.

Does the 110.5 lb weight capacity limit how much gear I can load in the 12U space?

Yes, the steel frame is rated for 110.5 lb (50 kg) total distributed load across the 12U height, so the combined weight of all mounted devices must stay within that figure.

How much heat builds up inside the open frame when equipment runs all day?

The open-frame design with no front door allows unrestricted airflow around mounted devices, so heat dissipates directly into the room rather than being trapped inside the rack.

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