Customer Reviews for 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

Built quality is sturdy as a rock. Also easy to figure out how to put together. Only thing I didn't like is all the screws are friction fit and self threading still good build quality and easy to put together.

The VEVOR 12U Open Frame Server Rack, is a nice equipment rack, and seemingly serves its purpose. Putting the rack together, on the other hand, may also seem a bit of a challenge to some who are not so mechanically inclined. The directions are not all that informative - thankfully there are a few illustrations which give guidance to complete the assembly. The bulk package of screws which are necessary to construct the rack, are self-tapping, and are extremely difficult to turn with a screwdriver by hand - but once seated, they secure the pieces in place. For the money - and based on your individual needs or use for such equipment racks - this, VEVOR 12U Open Frame Server Rack, is priced to suit most needs of the user - perhaps more so from a studio (in my opinion) setting where the rack would be "stationed," as opposed to be expected to survive the rigors from being moved from state to stage, while on the road.

I purchased the 12U open frame server rack. This unit is compatible with PowerEdge servers and other rack mounted equipment. The only problem is the 12U server rack can only support up to 200 lbs. In my case, my network equipment exceeded that weight limit and I only filled half the space. The setup took me 6 hours and 100% requires a power tool to get the screws in. The instructions were clear but the steps could have been more efficient. I ended up have to partially remove some screws to get others to go in all the way.

Good decent option for a homelab. Not too hard to put together, had all the parts. There were a couple bent peices but I can't say if that happened at QA or during shipping. Overall pretty good.

I bought a 12U server cabinet for my home lab, which houses two 4U servers. My only regret is the wheels—they aren’t holding firmly to the frame and have become misaligned, making the cabinet difficult to move.

Instructions could have been better and the material a bit thicker, but for its cost and use, this will be fine.

[Briefly] Assembly took me about an hour and a half- the pieces are NOT symmetric and you need to follow along with the product manual to minimize how many pieces you install backwards or on the wrong spot. A power drill (with Phillips #2 bit) is absolutely necessary for assembly; the design drives screws directly into undersized metal holes. The only tapped portion of the frame are the four caster mounts. [Extended] In geometry class you should expect to encounter Euler’s formula for polyhedral, F + V = E + 2. The number of faces, plus corners is equal to the number of edges plus two. While assembling this box you will become intimately familiar with its consequences. The four edges running front to back are assembled from three pieces each to accommodate an adjustable depth. Two screws couple the front of the arm to the center, and another two couple the center to the back. 16 screws later and the bag seems as full as you started. Then, the vertical pillars are attached with a further two screws at each corner. 16 more screws, 32 in total. This bag only starts to show signs of use. The left and right sides are formed. The cross-bars are attached to link the two sides. A further two screws for each corner. 16 more, 48 in total. The bag remains about 3/4 full. Corner braces are now attached to firmly attach the cross bars to the sides forming the depth of the box. Four screws per brace, eight braces. 32 screws, 80 in total. The bag is still over half full. Finally, you can attach the top panel. Only 14 more screws needed. 94 Screws in Total. You find out that the top is only sized for one particular depth. Do you go back and fix this mistake, or can you finally start tightening all these screws?

Good for home server setup. Instructions are not very clear so I had to take it apart a couple times to get it right. Electric screwdriver or drill required! Unfortunately, when you extend the depth, it makes a large gap in the top plate.

It would be nice if the depth were a little more adjustable would like it to be a little smaller

Easy to put together, easy to adjust. Make sure you know your server depth in advanced and measure out the length appropriately. Pay attention to the direction of the adjustable pieces, I got it wrong and had to take it apart. The quality of the top shelf is very poor, not strong enough for heavy items. Also if you make it longer than the shortest length, the top shelf does not span across the entire top (which makes sense or else it would stick out when not fully extended). Overall for the price, I honestly don't have a lot to complain about and it meets my needs! Highly recommend.