The iStarUSA TC-RAIL-20 is an adjustable, ball-bearing sliding rail kit for rackmount chassis up to 23 inches deep, suited to server administrators who need easier access to equipment in cabinets 22.3 to 31 inches deep. It supports loads up to 85 lb.
Recommended For
- Home-lab and small-office operators who need to slide a compatible rackmount server out for occasional maintenance, cable access, or hardware changes.
- Rack builders whose cabinet has 22.3–31 inches between mounting posts and whose chassis is no more than 23 inches deep, after confirming the chassis mounting points are compatible.
- Technicians who want staged pull-out access to rack equipment weighing up to 85 pounds, rather than removing the chassis for every service task.
- Rackmount PC builders using a compatible iStarUSA chassis who want an adjustable-length sliding rail kit instead of fixed support rails.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- When a compatible rackmount server needs routine service, slide the chassis out to reach its interior, then slide it back without lifting the whole unit off a shelf or removing it from the rack.
- For a home-lab build, use the rails to make a rackmount chassis easier to pull forward for maintenance; check that the chassis mounting holes and rack dimensions match before installing, since fit is not universal.
- When troubleshooting equipment in a crowded rack, pull the chassis forward in stages to inspect or work on it while it remains attached to the rails, rather than extracting the unit completely.
- When fitting rails into an existing cabinet, adjust the rail assembly to the rack’s front-to-rear spacing; confirm the cabinet and chassis dimensions are within the kit’s supported ranges before mounting.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
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| Best For | Mounting rackmount chassis up to 23 inches deep in supported cabinets 22–31 inches deep |
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| Rail Design And Capacity | Adjustable, three-stage temporarily lockable sliding rails with solid ball bearings, rated for loads up to 85 lbs |
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| Material And Finish | 1.2 mm SECC steel main chassis in silver |
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| Physical Dimensions And Weight | 20.5 × 2.1 × 1.75 inches; listed item weight is 0.01 ounces |
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| Packaging | One per package; package dimensions are 52.07 × 5.334 × 4.064 cm and package weight is 4.4 lbs |
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| Model Identifier | iStarUSA TC-RAIL-20 |
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