B-Line Eaton series open racks, Aluminum uprights and steel extension brackets, #12-24 panel mounting holes, Aluminum - brushed, Wall-mounted network

Plan on 74.25 inches of height and 30 inches of depth off the wall. Width is also given as 74.25 inches. Because it is an open frame rack rather than an enclosure, there are no side panels or doors, so you also want clear service access on both sides for cabling and for reaching rear-mounted equipment.

The load goes into the wall. This is a wall-mounted rack with steel extension brackets rather than a floor-standing frame, so it has no feet or base carrying the equipment weight. Fasten the brackets into studs, solid masonry, or a plywood backer sized for the loaded weight of your gear plus the 27 lb frame. Drywall anchors alone are not appropriate for a populated rack.

The frame weighs 27 lb, which is a one-person carry for staging, though you'll want a second set of hands to hold it against the wall while the brackets are fastened. The uprights are aluminum and the extension brackets are steel, in a brushed aluminum finish. Aluminum uprights are what keep the frame light for a wall-supported installation compared with an all-steel frame.

An open frame rack like this B-Line wall-mounted unit gives you access from all four sides, easier cable dressing, and free convective airflow, which is why it is the usual choice inside a locked telecom or IDF closet. Choose an enclosed cabinet instead when the equipment sits in a public corridor, a classroom, or a shop area where you need a lockable door, dust protection, or fan-forced cooling. The open frame has no doors, side panels, or security.

Order Eaton B-Line part number SB704237430AL. That is the brushed aluminum, #12-24 tapped, 19 inch panel mount wall-mounted open frame rack with aluminum uprights and steel extension brackets. There is one configuration under that number, so there is no finish or thread option to specify.