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Rack Shelves
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Rack shelf basics
Dimensions, overhang & rack space
What are the usable dimensions of the 10 inch shelf?
What are the usable dimensions of the 19 inch shelf?
Why is it called a 200mm shelf if the usable platform is 190mm deep?
Can equipment deeper than 190mm overhang the back of the shelf?
Can equipment overhang the sides of the shelf?
Why does the shelf have an upstand at the front and a downturn at the rear?
Does the shelf and the equipment on it only use 1U altogether?
Can the shelf sit immediately above or below other rack equipment?
Load & stability
What is the maximum load of the shelf?
Is the 15kg load rating for each item or the whole shelf?
Does it matter where the weight sits on a cantilever shelf?
Can I put a UPS on the shelf?
Do all of the device feet need to be supported by the shelf?
Can I put several devices on one shelf?
Does the 15kg rating mean any rack can safely carry 15kg on the shelf?
Mounting & fixings
Are the rack mounting fixings supplied?
What size rack fixings are supplied with the front-mount shelves?
Do I need to use all four mounting screws?
Does the shelf need support from the rear rack rails?
Can I use the shelf in a 2-post rack?
Can I mount the shelf on the rear rails instead of the front?
Can I mount the shelf upside down?
Equipment compatibility & placement
What sort of equipment is this shelf suitable for?
Can cables and connectors extend beyond the back of the shelf?
Will the front upstand stop equipment moving if I transport the rack?
Can I put a small NAS on the shelf?
Can I use the shelf for a mini PC or Raspberry Pi?
Can I put equipment with its own rack ears on the shelf instead?
Can I stack several devices on top of each other on the shelf?
Can I pull the shelf forward to reach the back of the equipment?
Ventilation & cooling
Is the shelf ventilated?
Do the ventilation slots guarantee that equipment will stay cool?
What ventilation slots are in the 10 inch shelf?
What ventilation slots are in the 19 inch shelf?
Is it a problem if my equipment covers some of the shelf ventilation slots?
Will the shelf help a device that has ventilation underneath?
Do I need to leave an empty rack unit above equipment on the shelf?
Does a vented shelf improve the airflow of the whole cabinet?
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