Question 1

Can the casters be removed for desktop mounting?

Accepted Answer

It comes with the casters off.  You have to install them if you want... so yes.

Question 2

I was thinking of using this for audio equipment.  Are there any shelves that can be purchased?

Accepted Answer

This is a 19in. rack. it's a standard.
Many manufacturers make shelves and accessories for 19in. racks (Hammond, Rack Solutions, even iStar sells some on their site.)
You will need to be careful about what you want to put on the shelves. These racks are designed for equipment that hangs off the rails in the front. The selves do take up some side-to-side room, so big components like power amps, preamps, receivers might not fit on a shelf- but they might have rack mounting options that will work.

Question 3

Does the height represent the entire height including castors or just the box itself?

Accepted Answer

The unit is 24 inches in height with the casters. Without the casters, it's approximately 20.75 inches.

Question 4

does this rack have a locking mechanism?

Accepted Answer

There is a wheel lock on one side (see left wheel in 1st picture), if that is what you mean. The shelves bolt in.

Question 5

Does this rack include the captive nuts and screws for the equipment? If not, where do I buy those items?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ours came with about 30 captive nuts and stainless screws.

Question 6

What materials are used in the construction of the iStarUSA WD-1045 server rack?

Accepted Answer

The iStarUSA WD-1045 server rack is made of Steel SPCC 2.0mm.

Question 7

What is the weight capacity of the iStarUSA WD-1045 server rack?

Accepted Answer

The weight capacity of the iStarUSA WD-1045 server rack is 220 lbs.

Question 8

Will this support Dell rapid rails with a 75 lbs server?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it should. I Googled rapid rails and found they can be mounted on any rack. As for weight, it shows no problem holding my 70 lb. UPS.

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