StarTech RK812WALLO 8U Open Frame Wall Mount Server Rack

Overview

The StarTech RK812WALLO is an 8U open-frame, 2-post wall mount rack built for network closets and equipment rooms where floor space isn't an option. Instead of anchoring a full-size cabinet to the floor, the RK812WALLO hangs directly on the wall and gives you 8U of usable rack space for switches, patch panels, small NVRs, UPS units, and PDUs. The open-frame design means every port, cable run, and status LED stays visible and reachable from the front and sides — no swinging out a hinged frame or pulling a cabinet away from the wall to trace a cable. For integrators racking up a PoE switch, a compact NVR, and a patch panel in a retail back office or a telecom closet, this is the class of rack built exactly for that job.

Key Features

• 8U of rack space: enough vertical room to stack a network switch, a patch panel, and a small NVR or UPS without crowding — sized for a satellite closet, not a full data center buildout.
• 2-post open frame construction: mounts equipment front-accessible with both sides open, so you can dress cables laterally instead of fighting a boxed-in enclosure. Faster to service during a live troubleshooting call.
• 176.4 lb weight capacity: enough headroom to load a switch, NVR, and PDU simultaneously — check your combined equipment weight against this figure before specifying, especially if you're adding a battery backup.
• 11.9 in mounting depth: shallow enough to clear standard equipment while keeping the rack's overall footprint tight against the wall — useful in narrow IDF closets where a deep-depth rack simply won't fit.
• Compact footprint (19.7 in L x 12.0 in W x 18.1 in H): fits between studs or in tight utility spaces where a floor-standing cabinet isn't practical.
• 16.9 lb steel construction: the rack itself is light enough for one installer to lift into position and hang, but the steel build still carries the full 176.4 lb rated load once mounted.
• Black finish: blends into server closets, warehouse mezzanines, and back-office installs without drawing attention.
• EIA/ECA-310-E compliant rail spacing: standard 19-inch rack-mount gear — switches, patch panels, NVRs — bolts straight in without adapter brackets or custom hardware.
• Lifetime hardware warranty: covers the rack frame itself for the life of the product, which matters on a piece of infrastructure you're bolting into a wall and not planning to replace on a normal refresh cycle.

Integration & Compatibility

Because the RK812WALLO follows EIA/ECA-310-E standard rail spacing, it accepts any standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment rated within the 176.4 lb capacity — PoE switches, patch panels, compact network video recorders, and UPS units all mount without special adapters. Pair it with a rack-mount PDU or cable management arm if you're consolidating more than a couple of devices in the 8U space. If you're planning out a wall-mount closet for camera infrastructure, it's worth reviewing a PoE switch planning guide before finalizing rack size, since port count and power budget determine how much of the 8U you'll actually use. The open 2-post frame also makes it straightforward to route cabling from a nearby IP camera run down into a patch panel mounted mid-rack. For larger camera counts that outgrow 8U, step up to a taller open-frame or enclosed cabinet in the same class rather than overloading this unit past its rated capacity.

What's in the Box

The RK812WALLO ships as a complete 8U wall mount rack assembly (RK812WALLO / RK812WALL0), ready for wall anchoring with customer-supplied hardware appropriate to the wall type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much weight can the RK812WALLO hold?

A: The rack is rated for 176.4 lb of equipment, in addition to its own 16.9 lb frame weight.

Q: What size equipment fits in the RK812WALLO?

A: It provides 8U of EIA/ECA-310-E standard 19-inch rack space with an 11.9 in mounting depth, so it accepts standard rack-mount switches, patch panels, and small NVRs or UPS units within its depth and weight limits.

Q: Is the RK812WALLO an open-frame or enclosed cabinet?

A: It's a 2-post open-frame design, giving front and side access to mounted equipment rather than an enclosed, lockable cabinet.

Q: What's the warranty on the RK812WALLO?

A: It carries a lifetime hardware warranty on the rack frame.

Q: What material is the RK812WALLO made of?

A: Steel construction, finished in black.

Ted Perry

What I like about the RK812WALLO is the 11.9 in mounting depth — shallow enough that it clears most switches and small NVRs while keeping the whole assembly close to the wall, which matters in the cramped IDF closets I see on a lot of retrofit jobs.

Technical Highlights:

• 176.4 lb weight capacity: covers a PoE switch, patch panel, and a compact NVR or UPS loaded simultaneously in the 8U space without approaching the rated limit.
• EIA/ECA-310-E standard rails: any 19-inch rack-mount device bolts straight in — no proprietary brackets to source separately.
• 16.9 lb frame weight: light enough for a single installer to hang on wall anchors without a second set of hands, unusual for a rack this size.

Deployment Considerations:

• Anchor selection depends entirely on wall type — verify stud spacing or use appropriate masonry anchors before loading equipment near the 176.4 lb rating.
• The open 2-post frame has no door or side panels, so it's not the pick for a public-facing area where you need a locking, tamper-resistant enclosure.

This is the right rack for a telecom closet or retail back-office install where you're mounting a PoE switch and a small NVR on a wall instead of committing floor space to a full cabinet — the RK812WALLO handles that load class without overbuilding the install.