Middle Atlantic BRK16 16U Knockdown Wood Rack — Black Wood Grain Melamine

Overview

The Middle Atlantic BRK16 is a 16-rack-unit open-frame equipment rack built from wood with a black wood grain melamine finish — a practical fit for AV equipment rooms, small server closets, and security equipment installations where a welded steel enclosure is overkill but structured rack mounting is still required. The knockdown design ships flat and assembles on-site, which matters when moving fully built racks through doorways or up staircases is not an option. At 20.4 in wide and 17.91 in deep, the BRK16 fits a standard 19-inch rack rail footprint while remaining compact enough for tight installs.

Compatibility

Standard 10-32 threaded rail strips accept any 19-inch rack-mount equipment — NVRs, patch panels, power distribution units, AV receivers, and managed switches. The 17.41-inch usable depth accommodates most 1U and 2U rack-mount units; verify front-to-back equipment depth against that figure before speccing deep 2-post mount equipment. The 200 lb weight capacity handles mixed network video recorder and patch panel loads typical in a mid-size surveillance head-end. Compatible with standard rack accessories including 1U blanks, cable management panels, and shelf units sized for Middle Atlantic BRK-series rails. For installations requiring a metal enclosure or deeper usable depth, consider a Middle Atlantic ERK or BGR series unit in the same Middle Atlantic rack line.

Installation Notes

The knockdown rack type requires on-site assembly — plan for assembly time before scheduling equipment installation. 16 RU of usable height (28 in / 71.1 cm) accommodates standard 1.75-in-per-unit rack gear. Shipping weight is 39 lbs; factor this against freight logistics for remote sites. No tools beyond standard hardware are required for assembly, though confirm fastener sizing against the included hardware before starting.