Data Center Cabinets (Server / Network / 19-inch Racks)

Xingyuan Electric provides standard 19-inch cabinets and customized rack solutions for data centers, enterprise IT rooms and edge computing — covering server cabinets (42U), network cabinets, open racks, wall-mount network racks, outdoor cabinets and column (power distribution) cabinets. All series are EIA-310-D / IEC 60297 compatible, with ventilation, cable management, PDU integration and EMC protection, and support drawing-based OEM/ODM custom in both prototype and batch quantities.

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What is a data center cabinet?

A data center cabinet is a standard mounting frame for centrally installing servers, switches, storage and network equipment. The mainstream is 19-inch (482.6mm) wide with height measured in “U” (1U = 44.45mm). Beyond carrying equipment, it must handle cooling/ventilation, cable management, power (PDU), grounding and safety — the infrastructure of any IDC or server room.

19-inch standard width, height in U units
Holds servers/switches/storage/network gear
Integrates ventilation, cabling and PDU power
Grounding & EMC protection for reliability

Data Center Cabinets (Server / Network / 19-inch Racks)

Why choose Xingyuan data center cabinets?

Standard compatible19-inch racks comply with EIA-310-D/IEC 60297, universal square/round hole rails.→Structural strength9/16-fold profile frame, static load 800–1500kg.→Thermal designFront/rear perforated doors + top fan unit for optimized airflow.→Flexible customSize/U-count/color/accessories/silk-screen per drawing.→

Product series matrix

From standard server cabinets to industry-specific racks, covering every data-center scenario. Click for product details.

Server cabinet 42UStandard 42U floor-standing, perforated doors, high load — data-center workhorse.→Network cabinet18–42U network/patch cabinet, incl. wall-mount.→19-inch network rackStandard 19-inch rack for switches/routers.→Open rackOpen relay rack,visible wiring, lower cost.→Equipment cabinetGeneral equipment/instrument mounting cabinet.→Non-standard rackCustom odd-shape/special-size racks per drawing.→

Typical specifications

Item	Range	Note
Mount standard	19-inch (482.6mm), EIA-310-D / IEC 60297 compatible	Square/round hole rails
Height	18U / 22U / 27U / 32U / 37U / 42U etc.	1U = 44.45mm
Material/thickness	SPCC cold-rolled steel, post 1.5–2.0mm, door 1.2–1.5mm	Powder-coated finish
Load	Static 800–1500kg	Frame & plinth dependent
Protection/vent	Indoor IP20, front/rear mesh doors ≥70% open	Single/double door
Power/cable	Optional PDU, cable manager, tray, ground bar	ODM integration

Standard cabinet vs Xingyuan custom

Item	Xingyuan	Brand standard
Standard	19-inch universal, square-hole rails	Same standard
Price	40%–60% below brand cabinets	Brand baseline
Lead time	7–20 days, expeditable	Brand often weeks
Custom flexibility	U/size/color/acc/silk-screen editable	Mostly standard
Min. order	Prototype 1 / batch from 10	Channel stock
ODM integration	PDU/cable/fan pre-installed	Bought separately

Note: For cost- and lead-time-sensitive data-center and system-integration projects that need dimension custom or ODM pre-installed PDU/cabling, Xingyuan’s solution has clear advantages; if a specific brand certification/warranty is mandatory, evaluate per project.

Application scenarios

Data centers (IDC) & cloud server rooms
Enterprise IT / server rooms
Edge computing & micro data centers
5G / telecom base-station equipment rooms
Security surveillance centers
Industrial control network cabinets

Customization capability

Beyond standard cabinets, we accept OEM/ODM custom for data-center cabinets: adjust U-count/height/depth, custom color & silk-screen, pre-install PDU and cable managers, add fans/AC/side panels, EMC shielding and grounding design. Prototype and batch supported; drawings under NDA.

52-person team, 5000㎡ base, 20+ laser & CNC
Laser cutting/bending/welding/coating/assembly in-house
DFM review to optimize structure & cost
IP/EMC/thermal design support

Power Distribution Unit (PDU) & Power

Cabinet power is central to reliable data-center operation. Xingyuan supplies PDUs from basic to intelligent, with ODM pre-installation: select by device wattage and cabinet density, support CN/IEC/industrial plug input, multi-standard outlets, surge & overload protection, optional metering/remote-switch/environment monitoring, with cable trays and ground bar for a complete power chain.

Item	Range	Note
Basic PDU	Fixed outlets, unmanaged, general server/network	Cost-effective
Metered PDU	Current/power display, visible load	Capacity planning
Intelligent/Switched PDU	Remote switch + env. monitoring, per-port control	High-density/remote O&M
Zero-U vertical PDU	Mounts on cabinet side, saves U space	High-density choice
Input/protection	CN/IEC/industrial plug, surge + overload	ODM pre-installed

Hot/Cold Aisle Containment & Airflow

Front/rear mesh doors + top fan create front-to-back airflow
Cold-aisle containment: "walls" around cold air to avoid mixing
Hot-aisle containment: collect hot air for return, raise AC efficiency
Blank panels: fill empty U, stop hot/cold short-circuit
Proper cabling: avoid blocking airflow, keep ventilation
High-density: optional AC / liquid-cooling interface reserved

Cable Management & Smart Monitoring (optional)

Horizontal/vertical managers, D-rings, trays full coverage
Smart PDU + temp/humidity/door sensors linked
Remote monitoring: current/temp/door abnormal alarms
Optional smart lock & electronic access
Visible O&M: capacity/energy/alarm in one view
ODM integration: pre-set, ready on arrival

FAQ

Why 19-inch standard for data center cabinets?

19-inch (482.6mm) is the mounting width defined by IEC 60297 / EIA-310-D, ensuring universal hole patterns across servers, switches and other gear for standardized, mixed-brand deployment.

How much fits in a 42U cabinet?

1U = 44.45mm, so 42U can hold ~42 1U devices (reserve space for switches, cabling, PDU). Typical mixed server+network+PDU leaves 10–20% for cooling.

How much load can it take? Heavy gear?

Our cabinets use 9/16-fold profile frames with 800–1500kg static load. For very heavy units, floor-mount with adjustable plinth/load plate; share weights and we help select.

How is cooling/ventilation solved?

Front/rear mesh doors (≥70% open) + top fan unit create front-to-back airflow; high-density can add side vents, AC or hot/cold aisle isolation — we advise per thermal load.

Can I mix accessories with brand cabinets?

Yes. 19-inch square/round rails, PDUs, cable managers and shelves follow the universal standard and work with off-the-shelf parts; we can ODM pre-integrate if needed.

Min. order & lead time?

Prototype from 1 unit; batch from 10. Standard 7–20 days; custom/ODM per complexity, expeditable.

How to choose a cabinet PDU?

By wattage and density: basic PDU (fixed outlets) for ordinary gear; metered/switched PDU for metering or remote switching; zero-U vertical PDU to save space in high-density cabinets. Input can be CN/IEC/industrial plug — we ODM pre-install.

Is hot/cold aisle containment necessary?

For high density (single cabinet >5kW) we recommend hot/cold aisle isolation with containment units + blanking panels to avoid hot/cold short-circuit and raise AC efficiency by 30%+. For mid/low density, front/rear mesh doors + good cabling suffice.