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Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
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Wall-mount rack enclosure. Rack units: 12U.
Direct answer: is the Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure right for you?
The useful number is not 12U but the 20.5 inch mounting depth -- most 1U servers are deeper than that, so this holds switches, patch panels and a small UPS, not servers.
Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The useful number is not 12U but the 20.5 inch mounting depth -- most 1U servers are deeper than that, so this holds switches, patch panels and a small UPS, not servers. A 200 lb load rating on a wall mount depends entirely on what is behind the drywall; into studs it is fine, into anchors alone it is not. The hinged back allows cabling from behind, which is the difference between a tidy closet and one where every change means unracking.
Who should buy this
Network closets holding switches, patch panels and a rack UPS where no floor space exists.
Who should avoid this
Anyone racking servers, which need a deeper enclosure and usually a floor-standing one.
Key strengths
- Hinged back for cabling access from behind
- 200 lb load rating when mounted into studs
- Removable side panels and a lockable acrylic front door
Limitations
- 20.5 inch mounting depth is too shallow for most servers
- Wall mount only, with the load rating dependent on the wall
- No fans supplied -- passive ventilation only
Technical specifications
- Type
- Wall-mount rack enclosure
- Brand
- Tripp Lite
- Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
- Door type
- Lockable acrylic front, hinged back section
- Model SKU
- SRW12US
- Rack units
- 12U
- Side panels
- Removable
- Ventilation
- Passive, with optional fan kit
- Load capacity
- 200 lb
- Mounting depth
- 20.5 in usable
- Mounting standard
- EIA-310 19 inch
Product overview
The useful number is not 12U but the 20.5 inch mounting depth -- most 1U servers are deeper than that, so this holds switches, patch panels and a small UPS, not servers. A 200 lb load rating on a wall mount depends entirely on what is behind the drywall; into studs it is fine, into anchors alone it is not. The hinged back allows cabling from behind, which is the difference between a tidy closet and one where every change means unracking.
Key capabilities
- Rack units: 12U
- Mounting depth: 20.5 in usable
- Load capacity: 200 lb
- Door type: Lockable acrylic front, hinged back section
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure worth buying?
The useful number is not 12U but the 20.5 inch mounting depth -- most 1U servers are deeper than that, so this holds switches, patch panels and a small UPS, not servers.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure?
5-year limited warranty. Returns: 90-day returns on unused items.
Who is the Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure best suited for?
Network closets holding switches, patch panels and a rack UPS where no floor space exists.
Who should avoid the Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure?
Anyone racking servers, which need a deeper enclosure and usually a floor-standing one.
Sample reviews
4 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
DealSurge has not sold this product, so nobody has reviewed it. Each entry below is written from the strengths and drawbacks recorded on this page, to show how reviews would appear — none of it is a real buyer’s experience, and none of it is counted in search results or given to the shopping assistant.
Mean of 4 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★2
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
Specs match the listing
I compared four of these on paper before ordering, so the line I actually checked was "Door type". The page says Lockable acrylic front, hinged back section, and that is what turned up. 200 lb load rating when mounted into studs.
Kabir G.Sample - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
Posting after real use, not unboxing
Had this six weeks now, so this is not an unboxing opinion. 200 lb load rating when mounted into studs. Still mildly irritated by one thing: 20.5 inch mounting depth is too shallow for most servers. Known trade-off rather than a fault, though, and I would buy it again.
Vikram H.Sample12 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
Wrong product for my situation
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone racking servers, which need a deeper enclosure and usually a floor-standing one. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Lakshmi P.Sample11 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Tripp Lite SmartRack 12U Wall-Mount Rack Enclosure
Happy with it, but go in informed
Hinged back for cabling access from behind. The one thing to know before ordering: 20.5 inch mounting depth is too shallow for most servers. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Siddharth T.Sample12 found this helpful