Building out a network closet or data center requires robust, standardized, and reliable infrastructure. However, sourcing commercial network cabinets can be a major expense, with long lead times and inflexible designs that don’t meet your project’s specific needs for depth, cable management, or cooling.

MechStream now offers the definitive solution: a complete network cabinet drawing for a professional, 42U server rack. This is not a simple sketch; it is a full-scale, fabrication-ready engineering package. This blueprint provides every detail you need to build a high-quality, standard 19-inch cabinet from raw materials, saving you thousands on your infrastructure rollout.

This comprehensive drawing is designed for system integrators, data center builders, and metal fabricators. It details the heavy-duty structural frame, the EIA-310-E standard 19-inch mounting rail hole patterns, and designs for removable, lockable side panels. The plan also includes schematics for high-flow perforated doors (front and rear) to ensure maximum cooling for your servers, switches, and UPS units.

Stop compromising with expensive, off-the-shelf solutions. Download our free CAD and PDF files today to gain full control over your fabrication, enabling you to build custom-depth or modified network cabinets that perfectly match your requirements.

Key Features:

  • EIA-310-E Standard: Features the universal 19-inch mounting rail pattern (square hole), guaranteeing compatibility with all servers, switches, and patch panels.
  • 42U Standard Height: Based on the most common data center and network closet form factor (42 rack units).
  • High-Airflow Design: Includes plans for perforated front and rear doors to maximize airflow and support high-density cooling.
  • Full Accessibility: The design includes removable/lockable side panels and a reversible door swing for easy equipment access and maintenance.
  • Cable Management Ready: Features large cable entry cutouts on the top and bottom panels and a frame designed for mounting vertical PDUs and cable managers.