Middle Atlantic BRK12-22 12U Knockdown Wood Rack Cabinet
Overview
The Middle Atlantic BRK12-22 is a 12-rack-unit, 22-inch-deep knockdown wood rack built for AV and security equipment installations where a furniture-grade appearance matters — conference rooms, front-of-house deployments, or any space where an exposed steel relay rack would look out of place. At 200 lbs of rated weight capacity across 12U of usable space, it handles NVRs, managed PoE switches, UPS units, and associated gear without issue. The black wood grain melamine finish is a laminate over wood construction — durable against scuffs in professional install environments. Overall dimensions are 20.7 in W × 22.63 in H × 22 in D, with 21 in of usable height and 21.5 in of usable depth. Shipping weight is 50 lbs. "Knockdown" format means the rack ships flat and assembles on-site — useful when access is tight and a pre-built enclosure won't fit through a door or around a corner.
Compatibility
Uses standard 10-32 threaded rack rails, which accept the full range of 10-32 cage nuts and screws used by virtually all 1U and 2U rack-mount equipment — including network video recorders, PoE network switches, patch panels, and power distribution units. The 22-inch depth accommodates most 1U-2U shallow appliances comfortably; verify that your deepest unit (including cable management clearance) fits within the 21.5 in usable depth. This is an open-frame style wood rack, not an enclosed cabinet — factor that into cable management and access planning. Compatible with the broader Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line of accessories including rack shelves, blanking panels, and power strips designed for the BRK series. Pairs naturally with a rack-mount power distribution unit to clean up AC wiring inside the enclosure.
Installation Notes
Knockdown assembly requires no special tools beyond a screwdriver; all hardware ships with the unit. Position and level the rack before loading equipment — wood construction is rigid once assembled but alignment is easier before load is applied. This rack is intended for indoor, climate-controlled environments; wood substrate is not rated for high-humidity or outdoor use. When populating, distribute heavier equipment toward the bottom rails to keep the center of gravity low. Usable depth of 21.5 in is measured from the front rail face — account for rear cable egress when specifying equipment.
