StarTech CABCAGENUTS1032 10-32 Rack Cage Nuts — 50-Pack
Overview
The StarTech CABCAGENUTS1032 is a 50-pack of 10-32 threaded steel cage nuts in an all-black finish — the standard consumable for populating rack enclosures when installing servers, patch panels, NVRs, KVM switches, and other 19-inch rackmount equipment. If you're mounting rack gear and your enclosure shipped without enough hardware, or you're stocking a cabinet for a multi-device deployment, keeping a pack of these on hand prevents the job from stalling over a missing fastener.
The 10-32 thread is the dominant standard in IT and AV rack enclosures. Each nut measures 0.5 in × 0.5 in × 0.4 in — the correct fit for standard square-hole rack rails that accept this thread pitch. The all-black steel construction matches the interior finish of most commercial rack enclosures, keeping installations clean and consistent. The full pack of 50 covers a single large deployment or serves as a replenishment supply for ongoing rack builds.
Compatibility
The CABCAGENUTS1032 is compatible with any rack enclosure or open-frame rack that uses standard square-hole rails cut for 10-32 cage nuts. This includes the majority of commercial server cabinets, network cabinets, and AV racks from manufacturers such as StarTech, Tripp Lite, Middle Atlantic, Chatsworth, and others following EIA-310 rack standards. Verify your rail hole pattern before ordering — 12-24 cage nuts are a different thread pitch and are not interchangeable with 10-32.
Common rackmount equipment that uses 10-32 fasteners includes 1U–4U servers, network video recorders, managed PoE switches, patch panels, and cable management panels. Each device typically requires four cage nuts per rack unit, so a 50-pack covers approximately 12 devices at standard four-point mounting — useful for planning how many packs a multi-cabinet deployment requires.
Installation Notes
Cage nuts snap into square-hole rail slots and are removed and repositioned using a cage nut insertion tool (not included). Standard practice is to mark your rack unit positions on both rails before inserting cage nuts to avoid misalignment. The steel construction and black oxide finish are suited for indoor, temperature-controlled environments typical of server rooms, IDF closets, and network operations centers. The full 50-pack ships in packaging measuring 5.2 in × 2.5 in × 1.2 in at a shipping weight of 8.5 oz — easy to store in a field kit or parts bin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What thread size are the CABCAGENUTS1032 cage nuts?
A: 10-32. This is the standard thread pitch for most IT and AV rack enclosures with square-hole rails. It is not compatible with 12-24 threaded rails — verify your rack standard before ordering.
Q: How many cage nuts are included?
A: The CABCAGENUTS1032 includes 50 cage nuts per pack.
Q: What material are these cage nuts made from?
A: Steel with an all-black finish. Each nut measures 0.5 in × 0.5 in × 0.4 in.
Q: Are these compatible with open-frame racks as well as enclosed cabinets?
A: Yes — any rack rail that uses standard square-hole 10-32 cage nut slots, whether in an enclosed cabinet or open-frame rack, is compatible.
Q: What is the warranty on the CABCAGENUTS1032?
A: StarTech covers the CABCAGENUTS1032 with a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
