Middle Atlantic 4SP(7)RACK 16DEEP - RK4

Middle Atlantic RK4 4U Knockdown Wood Laminate Rack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RK4 is a 4-rack-unit knockdown open frame rack in black wood grain laminate — built for small equipment deployments where a full steel enclosure is overkill and a clean, furniture-grade finish matters. At 15.91 inches deep with 15.41 inches of usable depth, the RK4 handles shallow-to-mid-depth gear: small NVRs, patch panels, UPS units, and AV receivers in conference rooms, reception areas, or control desks where aesthetics count alongside function. The knockdown construction means it ships flat and assembles on-site without specialized tools — useful for installs where getting a pre-built rack into a finished room isn't practical.

Compatibility

The RK4 uses standard 10-32 threaded rack rails, making it compatible with any rack-mount equipment built to the EIA-310 19-inch standard. The 15.41-inch usable depth accommodates most 1U–4U shallow appliances — confirm your deepest component stays under that figure before ordering. Weight capacity is 200 lbs across all four rack units combined, which is sufficient for dense 1U deployments but should be verified against total loaded weight for heavier gear like battery-backed UPS systems. This rack is not suited for full-depth servers or deep switching hardware that exceeds 15 inches. For larger deployments requiring more rack space, consider stepping up within the Middle Atlantic rack line to a deeper or higher-unit-count enclosure. For NVR and DVR installations specifically, pair with a compatible network video recorder sized to your camera count.

Installation Notes

Knockdown assembly requires squaring the frame before tightening fasteners — a racked (twisted) frame will bind rack-mount ears on equipment. The wood laminate finish is not rated for outdoor or high-humidity environments; install in climate-controlled spaces only. Overall footprint is 20.4 inches wide by 8.48 inches tall — confirm clearance above and beside the unit for cable management and ventilation before mounting. Shipping weight is 18.2 lbs; factor that into freight planning for multi-unit orders.