Best server racks for a home lab and a small office

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The server racks and network cabinets in the catalogue Argusic tracks, in one table you can filter by what has to fit inside: a switch and a patch panel on a wall, a few mini PCs on a desk, or servers and a NAS in a closet. Filter by height in rack units, depth, rail width, open frame or enclosed cabinet, wall mount, casters and price, then read the buying guide below the table.

Shelves, rails, blanking plates, patch panels and other rack accessories are not listed: only whole racks. Nothing here was tested hands-on. Specs are what the seller states, and the Use for rules are Argusic's, printed beside the filter.

Right now: 160 racks, each with a price read in the store's window, 151 in stock. Latest price read 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT.

Top picks

Three popular picks from the table below, one per brand, refreshed with the prices; commissions never change the order.

  1. Tecmojo 12U Wall Mount Server Rack

    129.90 USD (as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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  2. NavePoint 12U Wall Mount Server Rack

    257.99 USD (as of 10/19/2026 05:45 PDT - Details)

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  3. StarTech 22U 4-Post Server Cabinet

    22U of mounting space

    788.99 USD (as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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Listing 160 racks priced from $60. Colours of one product share a row.

Use for
The rules
  • Home lab: A 19-inch rack of 12U or more with a stated depth of 24 in or more, room for a switch, a patch panel and a short-depth server. A 10-inch rack, a height under 12U, a stated depth under 24 in and a wall bracket are left out. A listing that does not state the width, the height or the depth is not judged.
  • Wall mount: The title says the rack mounts on a wall (wall mount, wall-mounted, wall bracket). A rack sold on casters is left out. A listing that says neither is not judged.
  • 10-inch mini rack: A stated 10-inch width, the small rack for mini PCs, a small switch and a router on a desk or a shelf. A stated 19-inch or 23-inch width is left out. A listing that does not state the width is not judged.
  • Enclosed cabinet: An enclosed cabinet in the title (cabinet, enclosure, enclosed, glass or locking door), which keeps dust out and the gear behind a door. Open frame racks and wall brackets are left out. A listing that states neither is not judged.
  • A rack whose listing does not state what a rule needs is not counted as meeting it. Ticking two uses shows racks that meet both.
20 shown of 160 matching

Recommended: $250 to $1,050 first, popular first, one brand at a time; rows priced at another store take every third place while any are left. This is Argusic's editorial default, not a quality ranking. Commissions never change the order.

Server racks

StarTech 25U 4-Post Open Frame Server Rack

StarTech.com

Height (U): 25Width: 19-inch

Home lab: not statedWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: not stated

  • 25U of mounting space
  • Casters in the box
  • 5% below the store's list price of $353.99

334.99 USDsold by Amazonin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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NavePoint 12U Wall Mount Server Rack

NavePoint

Height (U): 12Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 24

Home lab: yesWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • Sold by a third-party seller (NavePoint, LLC), not by the store itself

257.99 USDsold by NavePoint, LLCin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:45 PDT - Details)

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StarTech 15U 4-Post Server Rack

StarTech.com

Height (U): 15Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inch

Home lab: not statedWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • Rated for 1,200 lb, stated by the seller
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by the store itself

322.99 USDsold by Amazonin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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Tecmojo 18U Wall Mount Rack

Tecmojo

Height (U): 18Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 23.6

Home lab: noWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Tecmojo Official Store), not by the store itself

399.90 USDsold by Tecmojo Official Storein stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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StarTech 22U 4-Post Server Cabinet

StarTech.com

Height (U): 22Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 33

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 22U of mounting space
  • 33 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Rated for 1,764 lb, stated by the seller

788.99 USDsold by Amazonin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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18U Wall Mount Server Rack Cabinet 24” Deep

Sysracks

Height (U): 18Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 24

Home lab: yesWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • Casters in the box
  • 7% below the store's typical price of $459.97
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Sysracks Equipement Inc.), not by the store itself

426.97 USDsold by Sysracks Equipement Inc.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:44 PDT - Details)

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VEVOR 22U Network Cabinet Wall Mount

VEVOR

Height (U): 22Type: Enclosed cabinetDepth (in): 23.6

Home lab: noWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: not statedEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 22U of mounting space
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Suplander), not by the store itself

259.90 USDsold by Suplanderin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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27U Wall Mount Server Rack Cabinet

Sysracks

Height (U): 27Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 24

Home lab: yesWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 27U of mounting space
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Sysracks Equipement Inc.), not by the store itself

599.97 USDsold by Sysracks Equipement Inc.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:44 PDT - Details)

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Raising Electronics Server Rack Open Frame Rack 4 Post 19 inch

RAISING ELECTRONICS

Height (U): 42Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 17

Home lab: noWall mount: not stated10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • Rated for 900 lb, stated by the seller
  • 17 in of stated depth: switches and patch panels, not servers
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Raising Electronics), not by the store itself

289.97 USDsold by Raising Electronicsin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:45 PDT - Details)

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18U Wall Mount Server Rack Cabinet

Sysracks2 colours, one row

Height (U): 18Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 24

Home lab: yesWall mount: yes10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • Casters in the box
  • 16% below the store's typical price of $459.97
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Sysracks Equipement Inc.), not by the store itself

387.49 USDsold by Sysracks Equipement Inc.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:44 PDT - Details)

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VIVO 42U Freestanding Server Rack Cart

VIVO

Height (U): 42Type: Open frame

Home lab: not statedWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: not statedEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • Rated for 1,200 lb, stated by the seller
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (V I V O), not by the store itself

299.99 USDsold by V I V Oin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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Tecmojo 42U Server Rack Network Cabinet

Tecmojo

Height (U): 42Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 31.5

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 42U of mounting space
  • 31.5 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Rated for 1,800 lb, stated by the seller
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Tecmojo Official Store), not by the store itself

999.00 USDsold by Tecmojo Official Store(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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NavePoint 42U 2 Post Open Frame Server Rack

NavePoint

Height (U): 42Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inch

Home lab: not statedWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (NavePoint, LLC), not by the store itself

285.99 USDsold by NavePoint, LLCin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:45 PDT - Details)

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Tecmojo 42U Server Rack Network Cabinet

Tecmojo

Height (U): 42Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 31.5

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 42U of mounting space
  • 31.5 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Rated for 1,800 lb, stated by the seller
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Tecmojo Official Store), not by the store itself

999.00 USDsold by Tecmojo Official Store(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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RIVECO 42U 19” Adjustable Depth Server Rack Support Up to 1700LBS Floor

RIVECO

Height (U): 42Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 38

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • 38 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Rated for 1,700 lb, stated by the seller
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Riverside Trading Co.,Ltd.), not by the store itself

398.25 USDsold by Riverside Trading Co.,Ltd.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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Tecmojo 42U Server Rack Network Cabinet

Tecmojo

Height (U): 42Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 23.6

Home lab: noWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 42U of mounting space
  • Rated for 1,800 lb, stated by the seller
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Tecmojo Official Store), not by the store itself

919.00 USDsold by Tecmojo Official Store(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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Home Lab Server Rack Cabinet 19" 22U

Sysracks

Height (U): 22Type: Enclosed cabinetWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 35

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: yes

  • 22U of mounting space
  • 35 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Sysracks Equipement Inc.), not by the store itself

849.97 USDsold by Sysracks Equipement Inc.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:45 PDT - Details)

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StarTech 42U 2-Post Open Frame Server Rack

StarTech.com

Height (U): 42Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inch

Home lab: not statedWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • Rated for 661 lb, stated by the seller
  • Casters in the box

252.99 USDsold by Amazonin stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:46 PDT - Details)

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42U 4-Post Open Frame Server Rack

Sysracks

Height (U): 42Type: Open frameWidth: 19-inchDepth (in): 37

Home lab: yesWall mount: no10-inch mini rack: noEnclosed cabinet: no

  • 42U of mounting space
  • 37 in of stated depth: room for a full-depth server
  • Casters in the box
  • Sold by a third-party seller (Sysracks Equipement Inc.), not by the store itself

259.97 USDsold by Sysracks Equipement Inc.in stock(as of 10/19/2026 05:44 PDT - Details)

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Best server racks for a home lab

A home lab rack holds a switch, a patch panel, a UPS and one or more servers or a rack NAS. Three numbers decide what fits: the height in rack units, the depth between the front and rear rails, and the rail width. The Home lab rule asks for a 19-inch rack of 12U or more with a stated depth of 24 in or more.

51 racks of the 160 in this table meet the Home lab rule printed beside the filter, from $129.90 to $2,006.75 at the last price check. 61 racks do not state enough to judge and are never counted as meeting it.

Height: rack units (U)

Per Wikipedia's rack unit article, a rack unit (U) is 1 3/4 inches (44.45 mm). A 1U switch takes one unit, a 2U server two. Count the gear you have, add a unit or two for a shelf and cable management, and leave room to grow.

158 racks in this table state a height. The stated heights run from 3U to 45U. 57 racks are 42U or taller. 2 racks do not state a height.

Depth: will a server fit

Depth is not fixed by the rack standard. Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article lists four-post racks commonly 600 mm (23.62 in), 800 mm (31.50 in) or 1,010 mm (39.76 in) deep. Check the depth of your deepest server against the stated mounting depth before you buy; a shallow network rack takes switches and patch panels, not servers.

96 racks in this table state a depth. 62 racks are stated at 24 in or deeper. 64 racks do not state a depth.

Open frame or enclosed cabinet

An open frame rack is posts and rails: easy to cable and to cool, with nothing between the gear and the room. Per Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article, open-frame racks are the least expensive kind. An enclosed cabinet adds side panels and doors, which keep dust out and can lock.

Stated types in this table: Open frame, 84; Enclosed cabinet, 64. 12 racks do not state a type.

Wall mount racks

A wall mount rack keeps a small office's switch, patch panel and router off the floor, usually in a closet or above a desk. Check the stated depth and load against your gear before you buy.

41 racks of the 160 in this table meet the Wall mount rule printed beside the filter, from $64.99 to $599.97 at the last price check. 42 racks do not state enough to judge and are never counted as meeting it.

41 racks in this table state a wall mount. 85 racks in this table state casters in the box.

10-inch mini racks

Per Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article, standard rack gear has a front panel 19 inches wide, some networking gear comes in a narrower 10-inch format, and the 10-inch size is gaining popularity with hobbyists short on space. A 10-inch rack suits a few mini PCs, a small switch and a router on a desk; 19-inch servers do not fit it.

8 racks of the 160 in this table meet the 10-inch mini rack rule printed beside the filter, from $67.99 to $149.99 at the last price check. 34 racks do not state enough to judge and are never counted as meeting it.

Stated rail widths in this table: 19-inch, 116; 10-inch, 8; 23-inch, 2. 34 racks do not state a width.

Enclosed cabinets

An enclosed cabinet suits a rack that shares a room with people: doors keep dust out and curious hands off.

64 racks of the 160 in this table meet the Enclosed cabinet rule printed beside the filter, from $64.99 to $22,049.00 at the last price check. 12 racks do not state enough to judge and are never counted as meeting it.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What size server rack do I need for a home lab?

Count the rack units of your gear and add room to grow. The Home lab rule asks for 12U or more, 19-inch rails and a stated depth of 24 in or more. 158 racks in this table state a height.

How tall is 1U?

Wikipedia's rack unit article defines a rack unit as 1 3/4 inches (44.45 mm). A 12U rack therefore has 21 inches of mounting space. Source: Wikipedia's rack unit article

What is the difference between a 10-inch and a 19-inch rack?

The width of the gear's front panel. Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article says standard gear is 19 inches wide and some networking gear comes in a narrower 10-inch format, popular with hobbyists short on space. Stated widths here: 19-inch, 116; 10-inch, 8; 23-inch, 2. Source: Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article

How deep should a server rack be?

Deeper than your deepest server, with room for cables behind it. Wikipedia lists common four-post depths of 600 mm (23.62 in), 800 mm (31.50 in) and 1,010 mm (39.76 in). 96 racks in this table state a depth. Source: Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article

Open frame rack or enclosed cabinet?

An open frame is easier to cable and cool and, per Wikipedia, the least expensive kind; a cabinet keeps dust out and can lock. 148 racks in this table state a type. Source: Wikipedia's 19-inch rack article

Why are shelves and rails not in this table?

This table lists whole racks only. Shelves, rails, blanking plates, patch panels and other accessories share the store category but are not a rack.

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Specs are what each seller states on its listing title and bullets; Argusic has not tested these racks hands-on and measured no depth or load. The Use for rules are Argusic's and printed beside the filter, and a rack whose listing does not state what a rule needs is never counted as meeting it.

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