StarTech RK619WALLO 6U Open Frame 2-Post Wall Mount Rack

Overview

The StarTech RK619WALLO is a 6U open frame, 2-post wall mount rack built for small server rooms, network closets, and security equipment installations where floor space is at a premium. Constructed from commercial-grade steel and shipped fully assembled, it eliminates on-site build time and gets your equipment mounted and operational faster. At 176.4 lb rated weight capacity across just 6U of vertical real estate, this rack is engineered for the kind of dense, lightweight-to-mid-weight loads common in branch office IT closets, access control head-end rooms, and NVR and network switch installations.

The open frame design is a deliberate tradeoff: you gain unrestricted airflow around your equipment and full front-and-rear access without removing panels, but you sacrifice the dust control and physical security of an enclosed cabinet. For installations in secured, climate-controlled rooms — an IT closet, a telecom room, a riser cabinet area — that tradeoff usually works in your favor. If the rack lives in a public-facing or dusty environment, a vented enclosed cabinet is the better call.

Key Features

• 6U Capacity with 17.1-Inch Mounting Depth: Six rack units gives you enough vertical space for a compact NVR, a PoE switch, a patch panel, and a power strip — the standard four-device stack for a remote surveillance or access control head-end. The 17.1-inch mounting depth accommodates most 1U network and security appliances without overhang, keeping cables manageable and the installation clean. Check your deepest device's chassis depth before ordering — anything over 16 inches of chassis depth needs confirmation against the 17.1-inch rail-to-rail measurement.
• 176.4 lb Weight Capacity: For a 6U wall mount rack, 176.4 lb is a generous load rating. A fully populated 6U of switches, NVRs, and patch panels typically runs 30–60 lb total — this rack won't be a bottleneck. The more important constraint is your wall substrate: verify stud locations and use appropriate lag hardware rated for the combined weight of rack plus equipment. The rack itself weighs 23.2 lb unloaded, so your wall anchor hardware needs to handle at least that before a single device goes in.
• Ships Fully Assembled: No assembly required means a single technician can pull this from the box, mark studs, and have it wall-mounted in under an hour. In multi-site rollouts where labor costs accumulate, eliminating assembly steps at every location is a real time savings.
• Square Mounting Holes (EIA/ECA-310-E Compliant): Square hole rails follow the EIA/ECA-310-E standard, which means cage nuts and standard 10-32 or M6 rack hardware from any vendor will fit. You're not locked into proprietary mounting hardware — a practical consideration when sourcing replacement hardware across a multi-site deployment or when installing third-party equipment with its own rack ears.
• Open Frame 2-Post Design: Two-post open frame construction provides 360-degree access to mounted equipment — no side panels to remove for rear cable access. This matters when you're terminating patch cables or managing power distribution in a tight closet where working space behind the rack is limited.
• Steel Construction: All-steel frame holds its shape under load and resists the flex that can occur with aluminum frames when wall anchors are unevenly tensioned. For wall-mount applications where the rack cantilevers off the wall, rigidity directly affects long-term stability of your cable management and equipment seating.
• Overall Dimensions — 18.0 in (L) × 21.9 in (W) × 16.0 in (H): At under 22 inches wide and 16 inches tall, the RK619WALLO fits in confined wall spaces above conduit runs or in narrow telecom rooms where a full-depth floor cabinet is simply not an option. Confirm ceiling clearance and adjacent conduit positions before committing to a mounting location.
• Lifetime Warranty: StarTech backs the RK619WALLO with a lifetime warranty, which removes the rack itself from your replacement cost calculations. In long-lifecycle deployments — where the rack may outlast two or three generations of the equipment it holds — this matters for total cost of ownership.

Integration and Compatibility

The RK619WALLO integrates into any standard rack ecosystem using EIA/ECA-310-E square hole rails. It is compatible with PoE network switches, 1U NVRs, patch panels, fiber enclosures, and power distribution units from any manufacturer that ships with standard 19-inch rack ears. The 17.1-inch mounting depth is sufficient for most 1U and 2U security and network appliances; verify chassis depth for any device exceeding 15 inches before finalizing your BOM.

For surveillance head-end installations, this rack pairs naturally with a compact network video recorder in the 1U–2U range, a managed PoE switch for camera distribution, and a small UPS or power strip in the remaining units. That four-device configuration is the standard build for a remote site or secondary location head-end feeding a IP camera network back to a central VMS. Review your rack mount accessories requirements — cable managers, brush panels, and blanking plates — before installation to keep the open frame tidy and airflow predictable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the weight capacity of the RK619WALLO?

A: The RK619WALLO is rated for 176.4 lb of equipment load. Keep in mind the rack itself weighs 23.2 lb, so your wall anchors need to support the combined weight of rack plus all installed equipment.

Q: Does the RK619WALLO require assembly before installation?

A: No. It ships fully assembled — remove from the box, locate studs, and mount directly to the wall. No tools are required for rack assembly, only for wall anchoring.

Q: What type of mounting holes does the RK619WALLO use?

A: Square mounting holes compliant with EIA/ECA-310-E. Standard cage nuts and 10-32 or M6 rack hardware from any vendor are compatible — no proprietary fasteners required.

Q: What is the maximum equipment depth the RK619WALLO can accommodate?

A: The rail-to-rail mounting depth is 17.1 inches. Most 1U network switches, NVRs, and patch panels fit comfortably. Verify chassis depth for any device over 15–16 inches before purchasing.

Q: What warranty does the RK619WALLO carry?

A: StarTech provides a lifetime warranty on the RK619WALLO.

Q: Is the RK619WALLO suitable for an open office or public-facing location?

A: The open frame design provides no dust protection or physical security for mounted equipment. It is best suited for secured, climate-controlled spaces such as IT closets, telecom rooms, or dedicated equipment rooms. For public or dusty environments, an enclosed vented cabinet is the appropriate choice.

James Everett

When I spec the RK619WALLO for a remote site security head-end, the detail that closes the conversation is the 176.4 lb load rating on a rack that ships fully assembled and lands at 23.2 lb unloaded. That combination means one technician handles the entire installation — no assembly bench, no helper to hold the frame while the other bolts it — and the wall anchor calculation is straightforward from day one.

Technical Highlights:

• 17.1-Inch Mounting Depth: Fits the overwhelming majority of 1U security and network appliances without the rear overhang that causes cable strain on shorter racks. Measure your deepest chassis before finalizing the BOM — anything past 16 inches chassis depth needs a double-check.
• EIA/ECA-310-E Square Hole Rails: Standard square holes mean you're sourcing cage nuts and rack screws from any supplier at commodity pricing. On a 20-site rollout, that flexibility in hardware sourcing is a real logistics advantage.
• Fully Assembled from the Box: In multi-site deployments, eliminating assembly labor at each location accumulates meaningful time savings. The RK619WALLO is ready to wall-mount the moment it comes out of the packaging.

Deployment Considerations:

• Wall substrate is the critical variable. At 23.2 lb unloaded and up to 176.4 lb loaded, confirm stud locations and specify lag bolt hardware rated for the full combined load before the technician arrives on site — especially in drywall-over-metal-stud construction common in commercial tenant spaces.
• Open frame means zero dust or physical tamper protection. If this rack goes into a shared telecom room with non-dedicated access, consider whether an enclosed locking cabinet better fits your security posture for that site.

The RK619WALLO is the right call for a small-footprint security or IT head-end in a secured equipment room — a branch office network closet, a retail back-of-house, or a secondary surveillance recording room where a floor cabinet is impractical and a fully enclosed wall cabinet is more than the situation requires.