Middle Atlantic RK14 14U Knockdown Wood Laminate Rack
Overview
The Middle Atlantic RK14 is a 14-space (14 RU) knockdown open rack built for AV equipment rooms, security head-end closets, and light IT deployments where you need a structured mounting solution without committing to a welded enclosure. The RK14 ships flat and assembles on-site — useful when routing the unit through a finished doorway or narrow hallway is part of the job. At 20.4 in. wide and 15.91 in. deep with 15.41 in. of usable rail depth, it accommodates most 1U–4U NVRs, video management appliances, PoE switches, and patch panels that make up a typical mid-size surveillance head-end. The 200 lb (90.7 kg) weight capacity gives you margin for a fully loaded 14-space build without worrying about rail deflection. Black wood grain laminate finish blends into server rooms and AV furniture installations where exposed steel racks would look out of place.
Compatibility
Standard 10-32 threaded rack rails accept any EIA-310-compliant 1U–14U rackmount equipment: NVRs from network video recorder families such as Hanwha, Axis, and Hikvision, 1U PoE network switches, patch panels, UPS units, and KVM drawers up to the 14 RU limit. Usable rail depth of 15.41 in. fits most 1U appliances and shallow 2U switches; verify deeper chassis (rackmount UPS, high-density GPU servers) against this figure before ordering — anything requiring more than 15 in. of rear rail clearance will not fit. Part of the broader Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line, the RK14 pairs naturally with Middle Atlantic's own rack shelves, blanking panels, and lacing bars if you need cable management accessories. For deployments requiring a full enclosure with side panels and doors, step up to a comparable Middle Atlantic enclosed rack in the same RU count. This rack is appropriate for open rack enclosure installs where airflow management and physical security of the enclosure itself are not primary concerns.
Installation Notes
Knockdown assembly requires basic hand tools. The 14 RU usable height (24.5 in.) fits within a standard 25.98 in. overall height footprint — confirm ceiling clearance and floor loading before placing. Total assembled width is 20.4 in.; account for side clearance when positioning against walls or adjacent furniture. 10-32 cage nuts and mounting screws are the standard hardware for populating the rails; confirm your equipment ships with appropriate rack hardware or source separately.
