NorStone Rack 32U

The Norstone Pro Rack 32U represents the perfect combination of robustness, functionality, and security for organizing your professional audiovisual equipment. With its generous 32-unit capacity and satin black metal construction, this rack offers a comprehensive solution for demanding home theater setups, recording studios, or audiovisual server rooms. Equipped with an integrated cooling system, a secure tempered glass door, and adaptive mobility options, it meets the needs of professionals and enthusiasts seeking impeccable quality.

A robust design for optimal protection

The structure of the Norstone Pro Rack 32U reflects meticulous technical expertise. Entirely made of metal, this rack demonstrates exceptional resistance to mechanical stress, ensuring the protection of your expensive equipment against accidental impacts. Its satin black finish not only provides a professional aesthetic but also enhances resistance to fingerprints and superficial scratches.

The front door made of tempered glass is a major asset of this rack. It allows constant visibility of your equipment while ensuring their physical protection. The thickness of the tempered glass offers remarkable impact resistance, while its thermal properties contribute to system insulation. This door is equipped with a key lock and butterfly handle, combining security and ergonomics for controlled access to your installations.

A particularly ingenious feature is the reversibility of the door, allowing adaptation to different space configurations. This installation flexibility enables you to optimize access to your equipment according to your room layout, a considerable advantage in environments where space is limited or constrained.

Methodical organization and generous capacity

With its 32 height units (32U), the Norstone Pro offers substantial storage volume to accommodate all your audiovisual equipment. This capacity allows for the rational organization of amplifiers, preamplifiers, processors, players, switch matrices, and other professional devices in a unified and secure space.

The maximum usable depth of 540 mm is particularly suited to contemporary audiovisual equipment, including those with large heat sinks or requiring additional space for rear connections. The two included fixed shelves provide extra versatility for installing non-rackable equipment or accessories.

The external dimensions (600 mm width, 1610 mm height with casters, 600 mm depth) have been calculated to offer an optimal balance between storage capacity and reasonable footprint. This design allows the rack to integrate seamlessly into both professional environments and high-end home theater setups without excessively dominating the space.

Advanced thermal management for lasting performance

Heat management is a major challenge in dense audiovisual installations. The Norstone Pro Rack 32U addresses this issue with its two integrated fans that ensure constant airflow. This active cooling system effectively prevents equipment overheating, extending their lifespan and maintaining optimal performance.

The airflow has been meticulously designed to create a consistent thermal flow, dissipating the heat generated by power amplifiers and other energy-intensive equipment. This proactive approach to thermal management sets the Norstone Pro apart from passive storage solutions, which are unsuitable for professional equipment generating significant heat.

For particularly demanding installations, the rack’s design allows for the addition of extra fans, offering adaptability to specific cooling needs based on the density and nature of the installed equipment. Optional accessories such as the ventilation tray (2 fans) or the ventilation tray with thermostat can be added to further enhance this cooling system.

Controlled mobility and assured stability

The Norstone Pro Rack 32U stands out with its innovative dual mobility system. Equipped with four robust 80 mm casters, it can be easily moved despite its substantial weight, facilitating access to the back of the equipment for maintenance or wiring modifications.

Complementing the casters, the four leveling feet allow the rack to be perfectly stabilized once positioned. This dual approach resolves the complex equation between mobility and stability, offering the best of both worlds. Once the feet are adjusted, the rack remains perfectly immobile, eliminating any risk of vibration that could affect the performance of sensitive equipment such as optical players or turntables.

The robustness of the casters, sized at 80 mm, ensures optimal load distribution, even when the rack is fully equipped. This feature is particularly valuable during space reorganizations or extensive maintenance operations requiring temporary relocation of the installation.

Customized installation and flexible layout

The Norstone Pro Rack 32U is delivered unassembled, in three separate boxes, accompanied by all necessary screws, a detailed plan, and the required tools for assembly. This approach offers several significant advantages: it facilitates transport to the installation site, allows for customization during assembly, and provides the possibility of integrating specific modifications tailored to your particular needs.

The assembly process has been streamlined to be accessible even to users without specific experience in assembling technical furniture. The detailed instructions guide the installer step by step, ensuring a final result that meets professional standards of solidity and finish.

A particularly appreciated feature is the presence of removable side panels, significantly simplifying the installation and wiring of equipment. The perforated square holes are designed for use with clip-on cage nuts, simplifying the mounting and dismounting of devices.

The 19” mounting profiles are adjustable in depth at the front and rear (up to 540 mm), allowing precise adaptation of the rack to your specific equipment. This initial modularity extends to the daily use of the rack, enabling the later addition of complementary accessories.

Technical Specifications

Design and Materials

• Material: metal
• Finish: satin black

Features

• Built-in fans: 2
• Included fixed shelves: 2
• Mobility system:
  • Casters: 4 casters, 80 mm
  • Leveling feet: 4

Door and Security

• Door type: tempered glass door
• Lock: key lock with butterfly handle
• Reversibility: reversible door

General Information

Capacity and Dimensions

• Storage capacity: 32 units (32U)
• Maximum usable depth: 540 mm
• Dimensions:
  • With casters: 600 mm (W) x 1610 mm (H) x 600 mm (D)
  • Without casters: 600 mm (W) x 1560 mm (H) x 600 mm (D)
• Net total weight: 55.4 kg

Delivery Information

• Packaging: unassembled, with screws, plan, and tools required for assembly
• Number of boxes: 3
  • Box 1: 1535 x 620 x 160 mm, 20.4 kg
  • Box 2: 1490 x 670 x 85 mm, 23.6 kg
  • Box 3: 660 x 635 x 125 mm, 16 kg
• Total gross weight: 60 kg