How much does a server rack weigh?
Typical weight
60–220 kg
That is 132–485 lb.
A standard 19-inch steel cabinet, usually 42U tall, holding servers and network equipment.
Empty cabinet. Fully populated, a 42U rack commonly reaches 700-1,000 kg, which is why data-centre floors are rated in kilograms per square metre.
How that compares
Server rack against things of a similar mass.
Server rack 60–220 kg
American black bear 40–280 kg
Bull shark 90–316 kg
Hospital bed 80–230 kg
Llama 110–200 kg
Pig 50–350 kg
Garage door 50–260 kg
Reindeer 60–318 kg
More about a server rack
- How much does a server rack cost? 400–5,000 $
Common questions
- How much does a server rack weigh?
- A server rack weighs 60–220 kg (132–485 lb). Empty cabinet. Fully populated, a 42U rack commonly reaches 700-1,000 kg, which is why data-centre floors are rated in kilograms per square metre.
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Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place