NorStone Wall Rack 18U
Overview
The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack represents a robust and functional storage solution designed for professional environments where equipment organization and ventilation are essential. This 19-inch rack offers optimal storage space for your audiovisual devices while ensuring their safety and proper operation. Its satin black metal structure combines elegance and durability, while its tempered glass door with a key lock provides effective protection against unauthorized access.
Design and Structure
The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack stands out for its robust satin black metal construction, designed to efficiently support your audiovisual equipment. With external dimensions of 600 x 905 x 600 mm, this rack integrates seamlessly into professional spaces while offering generous storage capacity.
The maximum usable depth of 540 mm accommodates a wide range of equipment, from servers to amplifiers and switching matrices. The front 19-inch profiles are depth-adjustable, providing installation flexibility tailored to your specific needs. The perforated square holes facilitate the use of clip-on cage nuts, significantly simplifying the mounting of your devices.
Removable side panels are a major asset for installation and cabling, allowing easy access to the interior of the rack without dismantling the entire structure. This feature is particularly valuable during maintenance or reconfiguration operations.
Thermal Management and Cabling
Thermal management is a crucial aspect to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your equipment. The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack includes a fan on the top, ensuring efficient airflow to dissipate the heat generated by your devices. This active ventilation helps maintain an ideal operating temperature, reducing the risk of overheating and premature failure.
The rack also features strategically positioned cable entries on the top, rear, and bottom, all sealable to maintain a neat appearance when not in use. This configuration greatly facilitates cable organization, allowing for orderly routing and avoiding tangles that could compromise airflow and complicate maintenance.
The included fixed shelf provides additional storage space for non-rack-mountable equipment, such as certain modems or routers, contributing to optimal organization of your setup.
Security and Accessibility
The security of your equipment is a top priority, especially in shared professional environments. The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack meets this requirement with its tempered glass door equipped with a key lock, offering both physical protection and visibility of your devices. This transparency allows you to monitor indicator lights and displays without opening the door, making it easier to quickly check the status of your equipment.
The door is designed to be reversible, allowing you to adapt it to your space configuration and optimize accessibility based on your installation constraints. This flexibility is particularly useful in tight spaces where every centimeter counts.
The net weight of 31.6 kg reflects the solid construction, ensuring optimal stability once the rack is installed. This sturdiness inspires confidence for housing expensive and sensitive equipment.
Installation and Assembly
The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack is delivered unassembled, accompanied by all necessary screws, a detailed plan, and the tools required for assembly. This approach facilitates transport and allows for a customized installation tailored to your specific environment.
The assembly process has been designed to be as intuitive as possible, with clear instructions and well-identified components. The perforated square holes for clip-on cage nuts significantly simplify equipment installation, eliminating the need for specialized tools and reducing the time required to set up your rack.
Once assembled, the rack can be wall-mounted, freeing up floor space and creating a more organized work environment. This wall-mounted configuration is particularly advantageous in tight spaces where optimizing every square meter is essential.
Versatility and Applications
The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack stands out for its versatility, making it suitable for a wide range of environments and applications. In recording studios, it efficiently organizes preamps, effects processors, and audio interfaces. For sound system installations, it provides secure space for amplifiers, equalizers, and signal processors.
In the context of IT networks, this rack is an ideal solution for housing servers, switches, and routers, contributing to a well-organized and easily manageable network infrastructure. Educational environments, such as classrooms and lecture halls, also benefit from this solution to secure audiovisual equipment while keeping it accessible to authorized personnel.
The 18-unit capacity offers an optimal balance between compactness and storage space, accommodating enough equipment for medium-sized installations without taking up excessive space.
Accessories and Extensions
The Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack can be complemented with various accessories to optimize its use. Additional shelves can be added to accommodate non-rack-mountable equipment, while patch panels facilitate the organization of network connections.
Blanking panels can cover unused spaces, improving aesthetics and optimizing airflow. Cable management systems can also be integrated to maintain orderly and accessible cabling.
Norstone also offers additional ventilation panels for installations requiring enhanced cooling, as well as dedicated power solutions to centralize electrical distribution within the rack.
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Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications
- External dimensions (W x H x D): 600 x 905 x 600 mm
- Maximum usable depth: 540 mm
- Material: metal
- Color: satin black
- Net weight: 31.6 kg
Configuration and Installation
- Capacity: 18 units 19”
- Adjustable front 19” profiles in depth (max. 540 mm)
- Mounting: perforated square holes for clip-on cage nuts
- Cable entries: on the top, rear, and bottom (closable)
Features and Security
- Ventilation: 1 integrated fan on the top
- Security: tempered glass door with key lock
- Side panels: removable for easier installation and cabling
Included Accessories
- Fixed shelf: 1 included
- Delivery: unassembled with screws, plan, and tools required for assembly
Delivery Information
- Carton dimensions (W x H x D): 660 x 250 x 955 mm
- Gross weight: 33.8 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the rack come with cage nuts?
No, the rack does not come with cage nuts. These essential components for securing your equipment must be purchased separately. We recommend acquiring a compatible cage nut kit for the rack’s perforated square holes, such as the RACK 9505 model, which includes 20 cage nuts and associated screws.
Can I install this rack in a residential environment?
Absolutely. Although designed for professional applications, the Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack fits perfectly in a residential environment for audiovisual enthusiasts looking to organize their equipment professionally. Its tempered glass door and satin black finish give it an elegant aesthetic that blends seamlessly with contemporary interiors.
How can I effectively manage heat in this rack?
To optimize thermal management, we recommend placing the equipment that generates the most heat at the top of the rack, maintaining at least 1U of space between devices that produce significant heat, and ensuring that air intakes remain unobstructed. The built-in fan on the top significantly aids in heat dissipation, but for particularly dense installations, adding extra fans can be considered.
What is the maximum load capacity of this rack?
Although not specified in the provided technical details, the Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack is designed to support a substantial load, sufficient to accommodate all standard audiovisual equipment. Its robust metal construction and design for secure wall mounting allow it to effectively bear the weight of servers, amplifiers, and other professional equipment.
Is the rack compliant with European safety standards?
Yes, the Norstone Pro 18U Wall Rack complies with current European standards for this type of equipment. It meets essential requirements for electrical safety, electromagnetic compatibility, and mechanical resistance, ensuring safe and reliable use in both professional and residential environments.
Is the rack suitable for installation in a shared technical room?
Perfectly. Its tempered glass door with a key lock ensures the security of your equipment in a shared environment, while the transparency allows for quick visual monitoring. Its wall-mounted design optimizes floor space, a considerable advantage in often cramped technical rooms. Additionally, the integrated ventilation ensures optimal operating conditions even in confined spaces.
- Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
- Manufacturer reference: NPR19RACWAM18U
- GTIN / EAN: 3700795181270