RACK CASE DESIGN INFORMATION

Note: None of the drawings in this section are to scale




Minimum Information Required for Designing a Rack Case
1) Rack height in inches or rack "units" (U). 1U = 1.75 in.
2) Standard rack depth is 20 in. but deeper sizes may be specified.

Rack Case Design
Rack Case Design Info


Rack Rails and Rack Depths
Rack Rail Options: (Standard case rails are EIA 19 in.)

23 in. wide – Retma – Compaq computer hole pattern – Recessed – Rear – Extra rails anywhere in case.

Rack Depth Options:(Standard rack depth, excluding lids, is 20 in.)

Depths from 12 in. to 36 in. available – removable lids add about 3 1/4 in. of air space each

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Rack Case Styles
Rack Case Style Rack Case Styles
Rack Case Style Rack Case Styles
Style C above: Pull-over lid style. The Inner shell is protected by 2 in. of foam inside the case during shipment. The top lid lifts up and off to access the inner shell, front and rear.

Equipment in the inner shell can operate in the base (C-1 above) or, the shell can be removed and placed on the floor or a table (C-2 above)

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Rack / Mixer Case
Rack Case Mixer Rack Mixer Case
Doublewide rack case
  • Two rack shells in a single enclosure
  • Front and rear removable lids
Rack Case Mixers

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Hybrid Case
Anvil Rack Cases can be designed with both rack rails and foam lined storage compartments as shown in the picture. This case includes:
  • Rack for rack mount computer
  • Storage for a flat-screen display
  • Storage for a hub
  • A slide-out keyboard at the top
  • Not shown – both lids convert to tables
Hybrid Case

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Table Options
Legs in One Lid Legs in Both Lids
Bridge Lid Free Standing Table Lid with Legs

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