Specifications & Features of a 42U Rack

• Rack Capacity (Height): 42U — that’s about 42 × 44.45 mm ≈ 1866.9 mm usable internal vertical rack space. Radox Technology+1

• External / Cabinet Height: Typically around 2000–2100 mm (2 m) depending on model and base/feet. Radox Technology+2Secureserviceplus+2

• Width (External): Standard 600 mm for many racks — enough to support standard 19″ rack-mount equipment. MassRack+2Secureserviceplus+2

• Depth (External / Internal Options): Common variants — 600 mm, 800 mm, 1000 mm, or even 1200 mm depending on how deep your equipment or cabling/UPS is. Alibaba+2azetelecom.com+2

• Mounting Standard: 19″ rack-mount / EIA-310 (or equivalent) — so it supports standard rack-mount servers, switches, patch panels, PDUs, etc. Radox Technology+1

• Construction & Material: Cold-rolled / CRCA / SPCC / steel frame, powder-coated finish for durability and corrosion resistance. MassRack+2tarkustechnologies.in+2

• Doors / Panels / Access: Lockable front door (tempered glass or perforated/vented), lockable rear (or dual rear) door, removable / lockable side panels for maintenance. azetelecom.com+2rackom.in+2

• Ventilation / Cooling Provisions: Many racks include perforated/vented doors, top/bottom cable-entry cutouts, fan-tray (or option for fan mounting) for airflow — critical when running servers or UPS units. 21depot+2kosprod.com+2

• Cable Management & Entry Points: Cable entry/exit at top and bottom; some support additional cable management (vertical/horizontal ducts, PDU mounting, etc.) for neat cabling. bmenterprisesglobal.com+2rackom.in+2

• Load / Static Capacity: Depending on build quality, many 42U racks support substantial load — often 800 kg to ~1000 kg static load (some even higher with heavy-duty variants). Radox Technology+2kosprod.com+2

• Mobility / Base / Feet / Casters: Typically floor-standing; many include castor wheels (some with brakes) for initial placement + leveling feet or plinth for stable installation.