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๐Ÿ”ง StarTech.com 8U Open Frame Wall Mount Network Rack with Built-in Shelf - Adjustable Depth (12" to 18") 2-Post Equipment Rack, 75.2lbs - Black (WALLSHELF8U) Review

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Mounting TypeWall Mountable
Movement TypeFixed
BrandStarTech
MaterialAlloy Steel
ColorBlack
Minimum Compatible Size12 Inches
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Description of ๐Ÿ”ง StarTech.com 8U Open Frame Wall Mount Network Rack with Built-in Shelf - Adjustable Depth (12" to 18") 2-Post Equipment Rack, 75.2lbs - Black (WALLSHELF8U)

STORES VARIOUS SIZED EQUIPMENT: The wall-mount bracket features an adjustable mounting depth of 12โ€ to 18โ€œ , a dual-position 12โ€ shelf that for the top or the bottom and a weight capacity of 75.2lbs. HASSLE-FREE INSTALLATION: For hassle-free equipment installation, the wall mount rack features 10-32 tapped rails, so you can mount your equipment directly to the rail without using any cage nuts. STANDARDIZED HOLE SIZING: The wall rack is a sturdy mounting solution for your equipment and with the wall mounting holes positioned 16โ€ apart, it matches the standard drywall construction framework. PERFECT FOR SMALLER SPACES: The 2-post wall mounting feature allows you to free up desk or floor space.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great home networking stand

This is a great little home networking stand with shelf. It's sturdy and big enough to hold a switch, router, patch panel, and the built-in shelf is great for items that can't be rack mounted.

Pros
  • Best of its kind
Cons
  • Available in white only

Revainrating 3 out of 5

3 screws snapped off otherwise perfect for my purposes

Three mounting screws didn't fit and ended up falling off. Looks like the threads of the screw holes in the sheet metal are broken. I was able to complete the assembly with zip ties and enough screws to hold it together. I would like better product quality. Otherwise, this shelf is perfect for my main closet shelf.

Pros
  • Satisfied so far
Cons
  • Updates

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Stable stand when assembled, slight assembly issues

The stand is quite strong. I think the instructions are confusing the places where you use the 2 different types of mounting screws that were provided. Also, the threaded holes appear to be covered in paint, making it difficult to install the 10-32 screws. If I were to do this again, I would put the tap in the holes first. I would also prefer the square inserts used in other StarTech racks to be used to mount the equipment.

Pros
  • Sleek design
Cons
  • A few minor issues

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations!

When I received it, I was totally surprised at how heavy the package was. Don't worry about its thickness, it will be more than enough (unless you want to add a 4U 200lb UPS)! The quality and finish was too high and exceeded my expectations by a mile. I was amazed that what I assumed was made in China would be of such high quality and design when I saw it was made by these wonderful Canadians who explained the quality. If you need a sturdy wall shelf to store your networking or computer gearโ€ฆ

Pros
  • 1 year trial period
Cons
  • Slightly torn

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great for DIY home networking projects

Used in my basement for Unifi Rack Switch, Power Panel, Keystone Panel and Unifi USG, Cable Modem and Raspberry Pi (everything on the shelf). It works great and is very durable. The mounting holes fit 16" OC wall studs. I installed 1/2" washers between the stud and the wall and bought some longer 2-1/2" screws to make sure everything was secure. Spacers allow for it allows you to route cables from the ceiling behind the counter and through the rear opening into the keystone panel.

Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Compatibility

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good enough to satisfy the needs of a female techie ;-)

You won't find something like this in the average household. But it's the kind of product you'll find in a special breed of techies and self-taught, and there's a small but growing minority of us who are women. So this review is written from the point of view of a technician who needs things that meet very specific needs. The StarTech 8U wall unit (WALLSHELF8U) is very well made overall, I was impressed with the overall quality (down to the included screws). . This is especially good if youโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Confident
Cons
  • Out of fashion

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations!

I was completely surprised at how heavy the package was when I received it. Don't worry about its thickness, it will be more than enough (unless you want to add a 4U 200lb UPS)! The quality and finish was too high and exceeded my expectations by a mile. I was amazed that what I assumed was made in China would be of such high quality and design when I saw it was made by these wonderful Canadians who explained the quality. If you need a sturdy wall shelf to store your networking or computer gear,

Pros
  • STORAGE DIFFERENT SIZES OF EQUIPMENT: The wall mount has an adjustable installation depth from 12 to 18 inches, a 12 inch shelf with two positions for up or down and a load capacity of 75.2 lbs.
Cons
  • obsolete

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Sturdy and powerful

This is exactly the stand I needed. I replaced a 4U rack with no depth adjuster with this one so I could install a full depth switch and I'm very happy with it. A built-in shelf is a great way to increase rack rigidity and provide additional surface area for equipment without mounting brackets. It was fairly easy to put together, although the instructions indicated the wrong screws in one step and some of the screws were difficult to get in (I think the powder coating may have been appliedโ€ฆ

Pros
  • STANDARD WOOD DIMENSIONS: The wall shelf is a solid solution for mounting your equipment, and the wall mounting holes are spaced 16" apart to fit a standard drywall frame.
Cons
  • boring packaging

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good enough to meet the demands of a female techie ;-)

This is not an item you will find in a normal household. But it's the kind of product you'll find in a special breed of techies and self-taught, and there's a small but growing minority of us who are women. So this review is written from the point of view of a technician who needs things that meet very specific needs. The StarTech 8U wall unit (WALLSHELF8U) is very well made overall, I was impressed with the overall quality (down to the screws that came with it). . This is especially good ifโ€ฆ

Pros
  • EASY INSTALLATION: For easy device installation, the wall shelf is equipped with 10-32 threaded rails, allowing you to mount your devices directly to the rail without additional brackets. lock nuts.
Cons
  • High Price