VEVOR 12U Open Frame Server Rack, 23-40 in Adjustable Depth, Free Standing or Wall Mount Network Server Rack, 4 Post AV Rack with Casters, Holds All Your Networking IT Equipment AV Gear Router Modem

First off, this thing is extremely sturdy and totally worth the price, but absolutely cannot be assembled by hand. You will definitely need a high-torque screw gun of some kind, such as a drill with an adjustable torque setting. Although the screw holes in each piece of metal are somewhat threaded, they take a large amount of force to turn into the metal and secure deeply. I had a Dewalt drill set to level 10 torque, and in some cases I had to increase that. Needless to say I was surprised that I did not have one single screw that became stripped out, although they appear to give you about 50 extra screws just in case you have lots of trouble. Don't forget to adjust the torque though, you wouldn't want to have a drill on the drill setting or you'd likely strip out tons of holes. I saw some people who talked about having issues with getting things in alignment, stating they weren't able to get the corner reinforcements mounted. My advice would be to try to leave most of the screws a little bit loose until you've fully assembled everything, including the corner pieces that add stability. I could see where alignment could be an issue if you tighten everything as you assemble it, whereas if you leave everything a little bit loose you'll have some wiggle where you need it. After getting every piece attached, before installing any shelves or devices, tighten all the screws to a high torque setting on your drill/driver. It was fairly simple to tighten everything after the full assembly, all screws are still accessible. I feel like the instructions should tell you in the beginning to leave everything loose, but I didn't see it printed anywhere unless I missed it. The instructions leave a bit to be desired, take your time and study the image diagrams.

For those having difficulty assembling this 4 post rack: Yes instructions could be better on a couple steps, but I'd guess you also have difficulty assembling most items overall anyways. Details are in the pictures on which way to assemble this 4 post open rack. Pay close attention to the pictures at the ends of the pieces, as they are shaped differently and if you note the position correctly, you won't have any issues at all. NOTE: Do not try to drill a hole with the electric drill you will need to use, once the threads are cut immediately stop when the head of the screw touches the metal. Items to note: 1) The height of whatever 4 post rack you are looking at does NOT include the wheels. I bought the 20U model which stated 38.7 inches, and with the wheels on comes in at just under 41 inches. 2) Weight capacity says 500lbs. No way this is even close. Instructions as another has shared clearly says 200lbs max. 3) You are going to need an electric drill with a #2 bit. I used a Milwaukee M12 1/4" impact with a magnetic 4" bit extension and it worked fine. Set on power setting 1. Not one thing can you use a regular screwdriver when installing this, except to mount the 2 included shelves at the end. So if you don't have an electric screwdriver I would recommend the Milwaukee M12 series or similar. 4) You don't get one of those thin flat cheap wrenches for putting on the wheels. If you want to put them on it's a 9/16 or 14mm open ended wrench. Snug is all you need for the wheels. 5) The first step is the most important one, if you intend on extending the depth for you 4 post open rack needs. Instructions mention, but not a lot of detail. I set mine at 32in deep, which leaves 9 open holes on each end as you assemble the depth rails on the first step. Adjust accordingly for your depth needs. 6) Also note, if you need the depth to be over the 23" default depth, the top metal piece isn't going to cover the entire top. I put mine covering the front of the rack which left me with a gap in the back. Screw holes still match on one end, and you could easily modify the back where it ends if you want to. But there will be an open space on one end since they don't know what depth you need if you want to adjust. 7) Wheel thread size is M10x1.5 if you want something more sturdy instead of the plastic ones supplied. So far I haven't seen an issue, but for those putting up to the 200lb limit you might to do something different. Your call. 8) Once you fully assemble all parts, gone through all the steps - just before you mount a shelf - do the following: Instructions say to put 2 screws in each expandable rail end (remember the first step mentioned above). And you did to get this far. Now that you have extra screws available, go add 2 more screws to each end of the expandable rail, and another set in between the now 4 screws you have on the expandable rails at each end(these you set to determine the depth of the 4 post open rack on the first step in the instructions). When you get done with adding these screws you will have 6 at each end of each rail - so 12 per expandable rail X 4 = 48 screws just in these expandable rails. Why? It adds a lot of strength and tightens the whole unit up nicely! No you won't get anymore weight, but you will see the difference. Overall I can't complain about this 4 post rack. This is NOT something you would use to mount up 3K+ UPS's, servers, storage, etc into. I mean, look at the price! There's a reason enterprise data center racks for business start at around $2k each and up. This isn't the same thing so expect what you paid for, not something for on the cheap. Anyone who's worked in IT, would immediately see the difference here. But for home use with up to 2x 1500 UPS in the bottom with home grade equipment racked up, it fits the job just fine! Slap a Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse on top and you're ready to go! I've already got some extra shelves coming along with some patch cables in the right length to tidy up everything on a single rack that roles when I need it to. Oh, and don't forget the 19" PDU so you can reduce down the wiring nightmare that some of us get into! :) Stop thinking about it and just order it! If you need something more heavy duty then spend the money and move along, cause that is a different class of need than trying to make this work for the real heavy stuff. Good luck!

This is my first server rack i have ever purchased or used. Putting it together is not as bad as i have seen many others say for the reviews of this. I did have a small problem aligning some holes during assembly but it was from over tightening screws. There is a section near the bottom that secures two 90 degree angles together but is blocked by the nut for the caster wheels. I however did not have any damage from the factory. Paint finish felt just fine but will scratch off if you aren't careful. I think the parts were shipped in a very clean manner and were all labeled what part was what, minus the screws. After i finished assembling the unit i thought it was more than sturdy for what purpose it serves. Is it going to survive being thrown off the roof? Probably not, but for its intended use it seems more than solid and only takes about an hour to setup. It did say you need two people, but i did it by myself, with some patience. The only flaw to the entire cabinet is that NONE of the adjustable parts secure together with nuts. The entire cabinet is assembled using M5 screws and you must force thread the holes with the screws. They are not self tapping either from the looks of it. It seems solid enough with the way it went together so I'm going to try and not beat this around too much so it doesn't become flimsy. I would very much so recommend that you use a drill with a Philips bit and set the clutch to a medium strength. You also have to be careful you match both sides of the adjustable racks so a part isn't installed backwards or upside down because it can very easily look like it was assembled right. To be very honest i would give this a 4.5 out of 5 only because i feel that the assembly instructions could use some improving.

The EVOR 12U Open Frame Server Rack is a solid choice for anyone needing a versatile and sturdy rack solution. The build quality is excellent—durable steel construction ensures stability and reliability whether it's used as a free-standing or wall-mounted unit. I particularly appreciate the adjustable depth feature (23''-40''), which accommodates various equipment sizes and future scalability needs. Moreover, the EVOR rack comes at a great price point, offering exceptional value compared to other racks in its class. However, where this rack falls short is in the instructions provided. While assembly is straightforward for those familiar with server racks, the instructions could be clearer, especially for first-time users. A bit more detail or visual aids would greatly improve the setup process. Overall, the EVOR 12U Open Frame Server Rack is a high-quality product that meets my needs perfectly once assembled. It's robust, versatile, and offers great value for money. Just be prepared to take some extra time if you're new to setting up server racks.

This is probably the worst thing I bought from Amazon. ALL SCREW HOLES ARE UN-TAPPED. YOU HAVE TO TAP EVERY SINGLE ONE! Some are even in cramped locations that you didn't anticipate BECAUSE IT IS NOT IN THE MANUAL! TOO LATE WHEN YOU FIGURE IT OUT YOU HAVE TO! To assemble this $100 frame which isn't even that sturdy I damaged my $400 tool just to be able to push and drive every single screws in obscure locations. Why? ALL SCREWS ARE PHILIPS HEAD. They easily slip when driven by a electric screwdriver. Make sure you wear proper PPE in case you get stabbed by your own screwdriver. Don't even think about using manual ones. You can't. Too many screws. This also means you can't just easily disassemble and return it in case something is wrong. I spent about 5hrs just to assemble everything. You don't want to go through this nightmare again do you? Apart from the tapping horror, this cage is also poorly designed with inaccurate info. The height on the advertisement is poorly rounded. That height also does not take account of the wheels unlike what's shown on the picture.. It is marketed as adjustable depth but really it is just designed for the shortest depth. The top cover won't fit most other depths and becomes too flimsy if you don't support it from all sides. The vertical mounting is only single depth, which means you can't have screws to secure your servers if you also need to install rack shelves/rails. The whole thing is a bummer in this aspect. Not really usable.

It's a great quality server rack except for the wheels. They're imploding on themselves not two weeks after assembly with minimal equipment installed. Only get this rack if you plan on tossing it on the ground. Otherwise it's simple but tedious to build, overall worth it but I really wanted it to be mobile. Can't give more than three stars, that's a major fail.

This is a great rack for the money. I was hesitant to purchase this at first because other reviews mentioned: incorrect instructions/confusing, a lot of assembly time, difficult assembly, and flimsy construction. Here are my thoughts on each: Incorrect Instructions: I found an error on page 4. I included a photo of the correction attached to this review, A lot of assembly time: I didn’t think it was too bad. It took me about two hours. I highly recommend and electric screw driver/drill Difficult assembly: Honestly, I feared the worst from the self-tapping screws. However, I was surprised that they actually worked quite well. I only stripped one screw and that was probably my fault. I highly recommend using a screwdriver extension for the hard-to-reach screws. Flimsy construction: Overall, the rack is pretty sturdy and great for light loads. I would probably not fill it full of HP Proliants, though. The wheels do not seem super sturdy, but they have not caused me yet. Overall, great rack for the money.

This was a great buy. The rack was very easy to assemble and feels solid and well made. All of the parts fit together perfectly with no issues. For its size, it offers plenty of space and works great for a small home lab or a small business setup. The included shelves are a nice bonus and are perfect for lighter equipment. While they aren’t designed to support a lot of weight on their own, this wasn’t a problem for my use since I placed smaller, lightweight devices on them. If you plan to use heavier equipment, adding a bit of extra support would solve it easily. Overall, I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely buy it again.

Awesome.. Had it on me basement for Karaoke System Management. Nice fit Polk Audio PSW125 SUbwoofer....ongoing NOTE : Subs on Floor not attached to the rack Sorry for the mess hey :)

Snelle levering. Server rack heeft een uitstekende prijs kwaliteits verhouding.

Un buon prodotto e versatile !

Está bastante bien. Acero de calidad. El sistema de apertura descuadra todos los elementos. No obstante si se prepara adecuadamente y se condenan las bisagras, queda muy sólido.

+ Strong metal where it matters + Plenty of cage nuts + Wheels moves and turns easily - Assembly takes some time as holes are not threaded and tolerances are a bit loose, but nothing that cannot be overcome.