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StarTech.com RK8OD 2-post 8U desktop server rack, front view of the open steel frame on a white background

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StarTech.com RK8OD

Rack size:
8U, 19-inch open-frame, 2-post (relay-style) rack
Type and mounting:
Open frame, free-standing desktop rack (not wall-mountable); sits on 4 included rubber feet
Weight capacity:
110.3 lb (50 kg)

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Model: RK8OD

RK8OD (single model)

Condition:
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Quantity:
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Included essentials:
Left and right base brackets, front base bracket, left and right vertical rails, 4 rubber feet, 8 assembly screws, 20 M5 screws, 20 M5 cage nuts, instruction manual

Important limit: Two posts and an open frame give no side or rear support: gear is held at the front face only, and 12-inch-deep rack servers or UPS units that need 4-post support will not fit

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Specifications checked November 5, 2026. Full product details

Weight capacity
110.3 lb (50 kg)
In the box

In the box

Left and right base brackets, front base bracket, left and right vertical rails, 4 rubber feet, 8 assembly screws, 20 M5 screws, 20 M5 cage nuts, instruction manual

Manufacturer specifications

StarTech.com 2-Post 8U Desktop Server Rack (RK8OD)

A compact free-standing 2-post open-frame 19-inch rack with 8U of space, sized for shallow network gear on a desk or table, and sold flat-packed for easy assembly.

Why people pick it

  • Fits 8U of 19-inch gear on a desk with a 16.1 in (41 cm) height and a compact footprint
  • 29 cm mounting depth exactly suits shallow equipment such as patch panels, switches and compact routers
  • Open frame keeps cables and airflow visible and unrestricted, and each U is marked on the rails for fast placement
  • Ships flat-packed in a 5.3 lb (2.4 kg) box and assembles with the included screws; 20 M5 screws and cage nuts included for mounting gear
  • Lifetime warranty from StarTech.com

Know before you buy

  • Two posts and an open frame give no side or rear support: gear is held at the front face only, and 12-inch-deep rack servers or UPS units that need 4-post support will not fit
  • Not wall-mountable; it must stand on a desk, shelf or table
  • No fans, doors, dust covers or lock - purely open storage
  • Assembly is required before use

Full specifications

Rack size8U, 19-inch open-frame, 2-post (relay-style) rack
Type and mountingOpen frame, free-standing desktop rack (not wall-mountable); sits on 4 included rubber feet
Weight capacity110.3 lb (50 kg)
Mounting depthMaximum 11.4 in (29.0 cm) - suits shallow 19-inch equipment
Mounting railsG-profile vertical rails with square cage-nut holes, to the EIA/ECA-310-E standard; U markings printed on the rails
Overall size19.7 x 11.5 x 16.1 in (50 x 29.3 x 41 cm) length x width x height
MaterialSolid steel, black
In the boxLeft and right base brackets, front base bracket, left and right vertical rails, 4 rubber feet, 8 assembly screws, 20 M5 screws, 20 M5 cage nuts, instruction manual
AssemblyShips flat-packed; assembly required (screwdriver work, hardware included)
WarrantyLifetime (StarTech.com)
UPC065030866408

From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

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