StarTech.com 6U 19" Wall Mount Network Rack 19" Deep 2 Post Open Frame for Server Room Data/AV/IT/Communication/Computer Equipment/Patch Panel w/Cage Nuts/Screws Hook/Loop - Cisco 2960

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For £128.59 ex-VAT, this is a sensible buy **if you want simple, solid 19" mounting without paying for a full enclosure**. The open-frame 2-post design is great in real server rooms and comms closets where you don’t need front/rear doors and you’re already managing airflow with proper cooling. It’s especially handy for patch panels, network switches like the Cisco 2960, and light AV/IT gear where heat dissipation and access matter more than physical security.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re trying to protect expensive kit from knocks, dust, or casual tampering—**open frame racks are not cages**, even though it’ll physically hold your equipment. Also, because it’s wall-mounted and open, you’ll want to be confident the wall can take the load and that you’ve got a sensible layout for cable management (plan ducting/trays up front or you’ll end up with a messy install). If your goal is a clean, secure rack cabinet, this isn’t the right tool—go for a proper framed or enclosed cabinet. If your goal is cost-effective, flexible mounting for network/patching gear, it’s a good value option.