Middle Atlantic BRK28-22 28U Knockdown Wood Equipment Rack
Overview
The Middle Atlantic BRK28-22 is a 28-rack-unit, 22-inch-deep freestanding wood rack built for AV equipment rooms, security head-end closets, and structured wiring enclosures where a metal open-frame rack would look out of place. The knockdown design ships flat and assembles on-site — useful when access is tight and a fully assembled rack won't clear a doorway or stairwell. Black wood grain melamine finish blends into finished-space installs without requiring a separate enclosure cabinet. At 250 lbs rated capacity, the BRK28-22 handles NVR chassis, UPS units, amplifiers, and patch panels in the same bay. Standard 10-32 threaded rails accept virtually any rack-mount gear without sourcing specialty hardware.
Compatibility
10-32 tapped rails are the commercial standard and accept rack-mount equipment from Middle Atlantic and virtually every other vendor — NVRs, DVRs, patch panels, power strips, UPS units, and audio/video equipment. The 21.5-inch usable depth accommodates most 1U–4U network video recorders and server chassis without shelf extenders. The 28 RU of usable space (49 inches usable height) supports mixed security and AV builds: a typical deployment might stack a 4U NVR, a 2U UPS, a 1U PoE switch, and a patch panel with room to spare. Verify your deepest component against the 21.5-inch usable depth — 2-post-style deep servers or extended chassis may require an adjustable rail kit. This rack does not include a door or side panels; it is an open-frame design suitable for enclosed rooms, not public-access areas.
Installation Notes
Knockdown construction requires assembly before loading equipment — factor that into your install schedule. Overall footprint is 20.7 inches wide by 22 inches deep; confirm floor space before delivery. Shipping weight is 70 lbs; a second person is recommended for positioning. 10-32 cage nuts and mounting screws are not confirmed in evidence — verify what ships in the box before ordering rack hardware separately.
