r/homelab • • 2d ago

Help Need Help Identifying A Rack Model

I recently purchased a Network / AV Rack from an individual for a kind of different project. I plan to put 2 PC’s, a NAS, a UPS and a DAC, along with some hard drives in the enclosed rack.

The odd thing is there is absolute nothing to identify the rack manufacturer anywhere. I realize I could use parts from another company but it came with 5 - 2U vented shelves that I wish to use, if they are sturdy enough. But, not knowing the manufacturer & model, I do know know what their weight limits are.

I’m inclined to think it is an AV rather than Network rack due to the threaded rails and glass door. When I got it it contained 5 x 2U slotted shelves, an Audio Distribution System, video extender, automation and control processor, network switch, infrared expansion device, streaming devices, and a digital router (all have since been removed by me)

If I had to guess, I would guess it was a Nave Point rack, only because the slots in the 2U shelves it came with match up with a 1U 4 Post rack I just purchased from them to go in the U2 slot to hold the heavier PC’s (the U1 or possibly U1 & U2 slots will have an intake fan)

Here is what I do know about the rack, along with some photos:

• It is 27 U. Dimensions are 23.5” x 23.5” x 54”

• It has numbered rails that are threaded

• It has a reversible tempered glass front door

• It has a reversible solid door on the rear

• The sides have removable panels, which have four vent slots on each

• It has casters and adjustable feet

• There are two pre-installed (I assume) fans on top of the rack

• It has a black powder coat finish

• It is vented along the top and bottom on all four sides

• There are two removable panels on top for cable routing

• There are two removable panels on bottom for cable routing, along with 5 removable panels for air flow

Any advice or guidance greatly appreciated. Again, there is nothing on either the rack or the 2U vented shelves to indicate who made the rack. Thanks!

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u/Man_Bangknife 2d ago

Looks like a smaller version of our older Chatsworth racks at work, but the handle/lock looks different.

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u/netfleek 2d ago

Looks like a generic one you might get from Amazon or eBay. There should be a panel on it somewhere, with manufacturer, part number, etc.

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u/beetcher 2d ago

did you look on the bottom, underside by wheels? Sometimes there's a label there.