StarTech RK619WALLV 6U Vertical Wall Mount Rack

Overview

The StarTech RK619WALLV is a 6U vertical wall mount rack designed for mounting servers, network switches, patch panels, and telecommunications equipment in spaces where floor or horizontal rack footprint is not practical. Built from steel to EIA/ECA-310-E standards, it accommodates standard 19-inch rackmount gear with 16-inch mounting hole spacing — the same spacing your existing rack gear expects. At 11.1 inches tall and 19.9 inches wide, it installs against a wall stud or backing plate and keeps equipment organized, accessible, and off the floor in IDF closets, retail back-of-house wiring runs, and security equipment rooms. If you are working through a StarTech mounting and connectivity solution, the RK619WALLV fits naturally into their structured cabling and AV rack accessory ecosystem.

Key Features

• 6U Vertical Capacity: Six rack units of usable space lets you stack a PoE switch, patch panel, and a pair of 1U appliances in a single vertical column — enough for a typical IDF or small security head-end without consuming floor space or requiring a full enclosed cabinet.
• 200 lb Weight Capacity: The steel frame supports up to 200 lb of rackmounted equipment. That headroom covers dense configurations — multiple switches, an NVR, and associated hardware — without needing to audit individual component weights for most deployments.
• EIA/ECA-310-E Compliance: The 19-inch rack width and 16-inch mounting hole spacing conform to the EIA/ECA-310-E standard, so any standard 1U or 2U rackmount device with universal ears will seat and screw down correctly. No adapter rails, no offset plates for compliant gear.
• Steel Construction: All-steel build means the frame won't flex or deform under sustained load the way lighter-gauge aluminum or composite alternatives can. For wall-mounted applications where the bracket is carrying weight cantilevered off studs or backing plates, rigidity is the spec that matters.
• Black Finish: The black powder-coat finish blends into server room, IDF closet, and equipment room environments without requiring additional panel covers or fascia — a minor but real consideration when the rack is visible in a client-facing space.
• Compact Physical Footprint: At 19.9 in wide × 11.1 in tall and 2.9 lb of rack weight, the RK619WALLV ships and installs without heavy rigging. The low self-weight means wall anchoring hardware selection is driven by the equipment load, not the rack itself.
• Vertical Mounting Orientation: Vertical wall mounting keeps equipment accessible from the front face while the wall carries the load, making it a practical solution for hallway telecom closets, retail point-of-sale backrooms, and security equipment alcoves where a standard horizontal open-frame rack would obstruct foot traffic.
• Lifetime Warranty: StarTech backs the RK619WALLV with a lifetime warranty — relevant for infrastructure components that are installed once and expected to stay in place for the life of the building system, without a scheduled replacement cycle.

Integration and Compatibility

The RK619WALLV accepts any EIA/ECA-310-E-compliant rackmount equipment with standard 19-inch ears. This covers the overwhelming majority of commercial network switches, 1U NVRs, patch panels, KVM switches, and telecom terminal equipment. The 16-inch mounting hole spacing is the industry standard, so no special adapter ears are required for compliant devices. For security integrators deploying NVR-based surveillance systems, this rack pairs directly with 1U network video recorders, PoE switches, and patch panels common to small-to-mid branch deployments — browse the network video recorder category for compatible 1U appliances. If your installation requires more than 6U of space, plan for a larger open-frame or enclosed wall-mount cabinet before committing to this model. For PoE switch planning in the same equipment room, the PoE switch category covers 1U managed options that seat directly in this rack. Integrators evaluating overall structured wiring room layout may also find the wall mount rack category useful for comparing enclosure depth and U-count options across the product line. For guidance on sizing rack capacity to your equipment list, the network rack buying guide covers U-count planning, weight distribution, and wall anchor requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the weight capacity of the RK619WALLV?

A: The RK619WALLV supports up to 200 lb of rackmounted equipment. This covers most combinations of 1U switches, patch panels, and NVR appliances installed in a 6U configuration.

Q: Does the RK619WALLV accept standard 19-inch rackmount equipment?

A: Yes. The rack is built to the EIA/ECA-310-E standard with a 19-inch rack width and 16-inch mounting hole spacing, which is the industry standard for commercial rackmount equipment. Any device with standard 19-inch rack ears will mount without adapters.

Q: How many rack units does the RK619WALLV provide?

A: The RK619WALLV provides 6U of vertical rack space, suitable for a mix of 1U and 2U equipment such as switches, patch panels, and small NVR appliances.

Q: What is the warranty on the RK619WALLV?

A: StarTech covers the RK619WALLV with a lifetime warranty.

Q: What are the physical dimensions and weight of the RK619WALLV itself?

A: The rack measures 19.9 inches wide by 11.1 inches tall and weighs 2.9 lb. The light self-weight means wall anchor selection is determined by the equipment load rather than the rack frame.

Q: What material is the RK619WALLV constructed from?

A: The RK619WALLV is built from steel, providing the rigidity needed for a wall-cantilevered mounting application where frame flex under sustained load is a concern.

Ted Perry

The RK619WALLV is the kind of infrastructure component that gets overlooked until someone installs the wrong thing — a flimsy bracket that flexes, or a full 12U enclosed cabinet in a space that only needed 6U of open-frame access. The 200 lb rated capacity on a steel frame this compact is the spec I keep coming back to: it means you can load this with a managed PoE switch, a 1U NVR, and a patch panel without doing load math on every device, and the EIA/ECA-310-E compliance means nothing in your standard equipment inventory needs adapter ears.

Technical Highlights:

• 200 lb Capacity on Steel Frame: Most 6U wall brackets in this class are rated significantly lower. The 200 lb figure gives real headroom for dense security or telecom gear without engineering a custom backing plate for every installation.
• EIA/ECA-310-E / 16-in Hole Spacing: Standard hole spacing means your PoE switch, patch panel, and NVR all rack in without shimming or custom ears — this matters on a job site where you are not the one sourcing every piece of gear.
• Lifetime Warranty: Infrastructure components like wall racks get installed once and forgotten. The lifetime warranty on the RK619WALLV means you are not scheduling a bracket replacement cycle or carrying a spare on the shelf.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 11.1 inches tall, this rack has a shallow vertical profile — verify your wall stud spacing or backing plate dimensions before ordering, since the mounting footprint is narrower than a full-depth cabinet and the load transfers differently to the wall surface.
• Six rack units fills up faster than most installers expect once you factor in a 1U switch, 1U NVR, 1U patch panel, and a blanking panel for airflow. If your equipment list exceeds 4 devices, price out an 8U or 12U alternative before committing.

The RK619WALLV is the right call for IDF closets, security equipment alcoves, and retail back-of-house wiring runs where you need a permanent, load-rated home for 4–6 devices and a full rack enclosure is overkill. It is not the right call if depth-adjustable rails, cable management panels, or locking front doors are on your checklist.