With office space becoming increasingly expensive, many organizations have turned to vertical wall racks to optimize their use of available square footage, especially in cramped data centers and IT closets. Vertical wall racks can do two things to maximize room space. First, they can get some of your equipment up off the floor to open up your floor plan. Second, they can take advantage of wall space you didn’t know you had.

Vertical racks are top-loading, positioning your components 90 degrees to face the ceiling. Unlike horizontal racks, which can extend 2 to 3 feet from the wall, a 2U vertical enclosure only projects about 5 inches, and an 8U less than 12 inches. These racks are tall enough (up to 36 inches in NavePoint’s vertical models) to accommodate your deepest components, but by hugging the wall with their modest depths, they do a lot of work without being obtrusive.

Below we touch on three major advantages of these innovative products, followed by some information about NavePoint’s line of vertical models.

3 Advantages of Vertical Wall-Mount Enclosures

• 1.They Use Space Efficiently
• Wall Space Utilization: Vertical enclosures make better use of wall space, freeing up valuable floor space. They can be installed in areas where horizontal racks might not fit, such as narrow hallways, IT closets, and retail spaces.
• Low Profile: Vertical racks protrude less from the wall compared to horizontal racks. For example, a 2U vertical enclosure extends only about 5 inches from the wall, while an 8U extends less than 12 inches. This makes them ideal for tight spaces.
• 2.They Are Accessible
• Easy Component Access: The design of vertical racks allows for immediate access to both the front and rear of the components. This makes it easier to manage cables and perform maintenance without the need for additional clearance behind the rack, which is often required for horizontal racks.
• 3.They Look Good
• Sleek and Compact Design: Vertical enclosures have a streamlined, compact design that enhances the visual appeal of the installation. This is particularly beneficial in environments where the rack is visible or in customer-facing areas.
• Organized Appearance: Vertical racks help keep equipment organized and neat, contributing to a more professional and aesthetically pleasing setup.

NavePoint’s Vertical Wall-Mount Cabinets

NavePoint’s Vertical Wall Racks

NavePoint offers more than two dozen vertical wall enclosures can help you get the most use of the space in your data center or IT closet. Our customers are using them to hold their servers, switches, patch panels, and much more.

Key Features:

• Size options to fit your room, from 2U to 8U of capacity and 16 to 36 inches of depth
• Low-profile design is good for a back office, closet, retail location, etc.
• Enough weight capacity, up to 150 pounds, to hold all your gear
• Secure your gear with 16-gauge steel cabinets and anti-theft locks
• Keep components cool with vented panels for circulation
• Easy installation with pre-assembled cabinets and included mounting hardware

Summary

There’s a lot to like about vertical wall racks – they’re space-efficient, can be installed just about anywhere, offer instant accessibility to the front and back of your components, and look great in a professional business environment. Best of all, NavePoint’s vertical wall racks are in stock and available with FREE standard same-day shipping.