Open-frame racks
Two-post and four-post racks for patching and network equipment in secured rooms.
Where the room itself is secure and access to cabling matters more than an enclosure, an open frame is the simplest way to mount patch panels and network equipment. Nothing blocks the airflow and every port can be reached from both sides.
We make two-post frames for patching and lighter equipment, and four-post frames for deeper, heavier devices that need rear support.
Where it is used
- Patching fields and meet-me rooms
- Telecom and ISP equipment rooms
- Network labs and test benches
- Patching rows inside secured server rooms
What to specify
The decisions that set the size and price. Answer what you can; we fill the gaps at survey.
- Two-post or four-post
- Two-post frames suit patch panels and switches that mount by their front ears. Use four posts for deep or heavy equipment that needs rear support.
- Height
- Match the closed racks in the same row so overhead cable runways run level across the top.
- Cable management
- Open frames depend on vertical managers either side. Size them from the cable count, not the rack height.
- Floor fixing
- Open frames must be anchored to the floor or braced overhead. Tell us the floor type and whether there is a raised floor.
Specification
Sizes, ratings and finishes are confirmed with each quotation. Send your requirement and we will return a drawing and specification for approval.
Ask for a specificationQuestions buyers ask
Are open frames secure enough?
Only in a room that is already access-controlled. If people without clearance can reach the equipment, use a lockable cabinet instead.
Can open frames sit in the same row as closed racks?
Yes, if the heights match and the row is planned for it. Open frames in a contained row need side panels or filler panels so the containment stays sealed.
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Quote for open-frame racks
Quantity, sizes (or your equipment list) and the site location are enough to start. Drawings and photos of the room help us quote installation too.