StarTech.com Wall Mount Bracket for Patch Panels 1U WALLMOUNTH1

This 4U rack is the basis for the home network that I'm setting up. I could have gotten away with the 2U rack that's available from StarTech, but I may add some additional items later such as a power strip or firewall so I wanted a little room to add accessories.The size of the rack is a blessing and a curse. I wanted something small, but it does greatly restrict what you can buy.For example, I've purchased a 24 port Mikrotik switch for it which is only about 15cm deep. This is one of the only switches on the market that fits the rack. I can't even fit the power cable at the back, but thankfully, this switch can be powered via POE from the front.I wasn't able to find any 24 port switches that offered POE. My advice is to buy a shallow switch that doesn't have POE and then purchase POE injectors or an 8 port POE switch.If you can work around it's shallow depth, this is a great rack.It's easy to put up and is built to last. I decided not to use the two provided screws as they did not seem strong enough for plasterboard. Instead, I bought strong wall anchors that would give me better support.

I needed something to mount my 24 port patch panel in the attic and I didn't think an expensive cabinet was needed, so this seemed to fit the bill. On arrival it only had 2 sets of screws and nuts (instead of 4) for attaching the patch panel. The nuts have clips that secure them into square holes at the front of the bracket body. I don't know where you would source those particular clips so had to make do with loose nuts, which makes it a bit fiddly to attach the panel. Also one of the square holes was bent, which I straightend with pliers. Not entirely sure of the usefulness of the hinge as I found to do any work on the patch panel it was easier to remove it from the bracket completely. It did what I wanted, slightly disappointing though.

As expected

Well made and a good product for mounting 19" rack products such as a patch panel. The only problem is the depth. I could not get my router to fit as it was too deep, but with a bit of fiddling on the router I got it in and am now very happy. Good product, but check the depth before you buy!

Excellent