Tripp Lite SRWO8U22 8U, 12U or 22U Wall Mount Open Frame Cabinet

Pros: Great product for the money. Went together easily, didn't even need the instructions. It has held together so far. Seems like a well built, sturdy product. I have mine configured as a 12u and I have not had any issues with it at all.

Cons: I wish it came with more screws for mounting hardware. It comes with enough screws to mount 5 1U products. So far I have not been able to find more screws that match here on Newegg. Might need to call and get some from TrippLite.

Other Thoughts: Great value rack. Don't expect it to do anything fancy. It should work great if you need to mount just a few 3U-4U things. But if you need to mount a bunch of 1U things, you need to find more screws.

Pros: Excellent material, simple directions, highly versatile. With the ability to use as an 8U, 12U, or extended out as a 22U networking solution this mount was the right pick for me in my home. It fit in the closet that I needed/wanted it in - and the assembly was quick and simple. Definitely accommodated all of the 19" equipment that was required. Using pop-toggles the weight on a drywall is excellent.

Cons: I absolutely second the opinion that this rack could use a back brace between the top and bottom to keep it a little more squared up when installing. Not enough of a con to take away an egg. It absolutely would be nicer if it had 4x8U, 4x12U, and 4x22U vertical bars, but then the price wouldn't have been so low I suppose.

Other Thoughts: This rack was needed an a closet that is approximately 20.5" across, and 30" deep - fit like a glove so the assembly actually occurred in the closet. Had to hack the Allen wrench in half in order to turn the bolts, but I doubt that this is a common issue...one more inch and it would have been a non-issue.

Pros: None

Cons: Horrible design, Vertical rails too close together so none of my equipment actually fits. Some of the tapped holes on the rails aren't tapped properly so I couldn't screw in the bolts.

Other Thoughts: Will never purchase anything from Tripp Lite again.

Manufacturer Response:

The SRWO8U22 is built to accommodate all standard rack equipment 19” in width. This unit is adjustable to assemble as an 8U, 12U or 22U rack and if a step in the set-up is missed, it could result in holes not matching up or issues with height and width of the rack. Please contact Tripp Lite’s Chicago-based Tech Support Team at 773-869-1234 and we will be happy to help troubleshoot the issue.

Pros: I dont know about other reviewers problems, I have been using Tripp-Lite racks for years, always quality is very good, and the SRW08U22 is no exception. Screws all fit if installed in the correct locations, powder coat finish is nice. Very strong. Price!

Cons: Only con I can think is sparse directions to assemble, and this rack could use a back brace between the top and bottom to keep it a little more squared up when installing.. Not enough cons to take away an egg though.

Other Thoughts: I did find a better price and purchased this elsewhere.. If you use a little common sense when assembling then it will give you no problems.

Pros: Strong, adjustable

Cons: Screws sent do not fit anywhere on rack. Screws to bolt together were fine, screws to install equipment; Non-existent. The Tripp Lite emblem is upside down on the bottom support bar. Will not come off completely. Allen key screws fit for equipment but cannot be tightened or removed and put back; they strip. Allen key does not fit right. Head of screw not correct size for equipment fastening. Cannot figure correct size screw for replacement, must be metric.

Manufacturer Response:

I apologize for the issues that you had with this open frame rack and I want to thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please contact our Chicago based Tech Support team at 773-869-1234 and we will be happy to provide assistance or replacement screws. If required, a replacement unit can be issued if it is still covered under the 5 year warranty period. Thank you.