AZE offers a wide selection of rack-mountable storage that makes it easy to organize and optimize your server room. Our selection of rack shelving includes a comprehensive range of sizes and features to suit your specific needs.The Rack Shelves allow users to install and house IT equipment that is not designed for rack mounting in any EIA-310 compliant rack.

Our range includes:

• 1U fixed shelf for wallmount cabinet, network rack cabinet, server rack enclosure
• 1U sliding shelf for wallmount cabinet, network rack cabinet, server rack enclosure 
• 1U ,2U cantilever shelves
• 1U keyboard trays
• 1U,2U,4U rack drawer
• Shelves for 2 and 4-post racks
• Sliding rack shelves and drawers
• Vented rack shelves for increased air flow
• Monitor-mounting brackets
• Rack rail kits

Fixed shelves are, as the name implies, permanently installed in the server cabinet and work just like other shelves in cabinets work: they don't move and hold servers of all sizes and weights. These fixed shelves are usually around one hundred dollars apiece, which is relatively inexpensive in the grand scheme of things when setting up a place to store your servers. They are ideal for servers that are going to be set up, put to use and then left alone by the IT department and only physically examined, moved or modified every so often. The fixed shelves make them more difficult to access on a regular basis.

Sliding shelves are also explanatory by their name, as they are shelves that are on rails with wheels, allowing them to slide the server or tower out of the cabinet to be looked at, modified or fixed. This is important for a company that plans on regularly working with their servers on a weekly or monthly basis, as these sliding shelves will provide easier access to the IT department, or whoever is designated to work with the hardware. However, these sliding shelves are a bit more expensive, usually priced at around one hundred thirty dollars, as opposed to the fixed shelves one hundred dollar cost. Depending on how many servers and shelves you are installing, this difference in cost could be substantial.

One of the most important things you need to consider when ordering shelving for your server racks is the weight of the equipment that is being stored. Rack shelves are designed with a maximum weight limit that they can hold, and choosing a shelf that is not heavy duty enough for your needs can result in very costly damage to your equipment should the shelf break. It is best to get the precise weight of each piece of equipment that will be placed onto a shelf, but the following examples can help to give some guidance:

• 30 lb Limits – Small rack shelves with 30 lb weight limits are designed primarily for keyboards. While keyboards are quite light, the shelf must be able to support a user's hands and arms while typing too.
• 60 lb Limits – Shelves with this type of weight limit are still considered lightweight, but can be sufficient to hold a computer, monitor, keyboard, and some other basic equipment.
• 95 lb Limits – The 95 lb weight limits shelves are the beginning of the 'medium duty' category, and are great for common servers, multiple PCs, and other similar equipment.
• 200 lbs and Above – Once you get over the 200 lb mark it is entering the 'heavy duty' category. The weight limits in this category can go up to 500 lbs or even more. These shelves can hold stacks of servers, computers, monitors, or most any other type of equipment you need in a rack.

Sliding or Fixed Rack Shelves

Another option to consider is whether you want shelves that can slide in and out (or up and down) in the rack, or those that are fixed in place. Having the ability to slide a shelf in and out of the rack can make it much easier to run new cables, troubleshoot issues, and even clean the servers to avoid dust and debris. Being able to slide a shelf up and down in the rack can allow you to adjust the configuration of the rack as needed, without having to disconnect equipment.

Fixed shelving can also be beneficial, however. Having a shelf that is locked in place can prevent accidental movement from occurring while working in the rack. A fixed shelf will also typically have a higher weight limit at a lower price than a sliding unit can offer. For equipment that is generally going to be installed and then left along for long periods of time, the fixed shelves can be an excellent option.

Size & Shape

There are many different shapes and sizes available for rack mounted shelves. Choosing the right shape and size will help ensure all the equipment is housed safely, without taking up any more room than is strictly necessary. You can get shelves that take up about half the depth of a rack so that there is still plenty of room to work on the equipment. For servers, switches, router, and other full sized equipment, a shelf that takes up the full area of a rack is a good idea.

Extra Equipment

When purchasing rack shelves for computer or networking equipment, it is a good idea to also look at some of the other available equipment that can help keep your rack organized and safe. The following items are affordable, and can really go a long way toward avoiding any issues with your equipment:

• Anti-Slip Mats – Putting an anti-slip mat down onto a shelf can keep equipment in place while working on it or before it is bolted in.
• Cable Straps – Cable straps can effectively bring multiple cables together for improved organization. This can be done just after the cables come out of the equipment before they go into the cable paths of the rack itself.
• Transport Straps – Having straps to secure network equipment on carts or vehicles while it is being transported can help to avoid accidental damage.

Using the right shelving and other equipment can help ensure your network racks are clean and organized, and that your equipment will stay safe at all times. Take some time to evaluate the type of equipment you have, and how it should be stored, so you can make the right decision for purchasing your rack shelving.

They are packed in the carton and come together with rack mount hardwares