The 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet measuring 530 x 400 x 240mm is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 6,700, available from our store at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet holds four rack units of standard 19-inch equipment behind a lockable tempered glass door, with a body pressed from cold-rolled steel and finished in anti-corrosion powder coating. Four rack units give you 177.8mm of usable vertical mounting height. Every unit leaves our counter brand new and sealed, with two keys, wall-fixing screws, and a rack screw set inside.
CCTV installers, fibre technicians, and small-office IT administrators across Kenya lose hardware every year to dust, curious hands, and casual theft when switches and recorders sit stacked on an open shelf or balanced on a ceiling board. The 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet closes that gap for roughly the cost of a single mid-range switch. Four rack units comfortably carry a 24-port patch panel, an 8-port or 16-port switch, a 4-channel or 8-channel NVR, and a shelf for the fibre router feeding the building. Retail shops, SACCO branches, clinics, apartment blocks, salons, and cyber cafés all fit this profile.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock only 6U and 9U enclosures, Mascom International keeps the 4U size on the shelf because most small installations never need more. Installers across Nairobi tell us the 530mm width slips into corridors and store rooms where a wider cabinet simply will not sit flat. At Mascom International, we're seeing steady demand from technicians fitting out shops along Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street. Walk into our Kimathi Street store to check the 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet in person, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery to any of Kenya's 47 counties.
Common Questions About the 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet
What does 4U actually mean and how much equipment fits inside?
4U means four rack units, and one rack unit equals 44.45mm, so you get 177.8mm of vertical mounting space. That is enough for four single-height devices stacked one above the other. A typical Kenyan small-office build uses one unit for a 24-port patch panel, one for a switch, one for an NVR, and the last for a shelf carrying a router or fibre terminal. Devices taller than one unit consume the space of two.
Will a standard 19-inch switch, patch panel, or NVR fit this cabinet?
Yes for width. The mounting rails follow the 19-inch EIA-310 standard at 482.6mm between flanges, which every rack-mount switch, patch panel, and PDU in the Kenyan market is built to. Depth is the figure to check before you buy. The cabinet body measures 400mm front to back, leaving roughly 300mm of usable equipment depth once door clearance and rail position are accounted for.
Can I mount this cabinet on a wall, and how much weight will it hold?
The rear panel carries pre-punched fixing holes for wall mounting, and this class of cabinet is commonly rated to a static load of 50kg to 60kg. What matters more in Kenya is the wall itself. Solid masonry or concrete takes the load easily with proper expansion anchors. Gypsum partition walls need the fixings driven into the timber or steel studs behind the board, never into the plasterboard alone. Mount the cabinet at chest height for easy patching.
Does the 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet keep equipment cool enough?
Ventilation slots run along the side panels and top plate, and the top panel carries pre-cut mounting points for one or two 120mm fans. Passive airflow handles a patch panel, a small switch, and an NVR without trouble in a normal office. If the cabinet sits in a hot store room, a ceiling void, or a coastal shop in Mombasa or Malindi, fit a fan kit. Fans are stocked separately at our Kimathi Street counter.
How does the lock protect equipment from theft and tampering?
The front door carries a cam lock supplied with two keys, and the door swings open through 180 degrees for full access during patching. Side panels lift off without tools for cable work, and many units accept an optional side lock. The tempered glass panel lets you read switch port LEDs and NVR status without unlocking anything. For a shop or clinic where staff and customers share the same room, that combination stops opportunistic disconnection and hardware walking off.
Is this cabinet suitable for a CCTV or NVR installation?
It is one of the most common uses we see. A 4-channel or 8-channel NVR, its hard drive, a PoE switch feeding the cameras, and a patch panel terminating the cable runs all fit within four rack units. Installers working with Dahua and Hikvision kits favour the enclosed body because it keeps dust off the recorder and hides the drive from anyone who might remove footage. Run camera cabling in through the top entry points.
How do cables get into the cabinet without drilling extra holes?
Both the top and bottom panels carry pre-punched cable entry openings fitted with removable metal covers. Fibre and copper runs enter from above, patch leads and power come in from below, or you reverse it depending on where your trunking sits. Leave the covers closed on any opening you are not using so dust and insects stay outside. The rear panel also has knockouts on most units for cabling that arrives directly through the wall.
What is the difference between this and a floor-standing rack?
Floor-standing racks start at 12U and occupy about half a square metre of floor space, which few Nairobi shops or clinics can spare. A wall cabinet lifts the same equipment onto vertical space you are already paying rent on, keeps it clear of mopping water and dust, and puts it above waist height where nobody knocks it. Choose floor standing only when you need a rack-mount UPS, servers, or more than nine rack units.
Is the 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet worth KSh 6,700 in Kenya's market?
A single 8-port managed switch costs more than this cabinet, and an 8-channel NVR with its drive costs several times more. At KSh 6,700 you are protecting that hardware from dust, tampering, and accidental disconnection for a fraction of its replacement value. Steel cabinets also outlive several generations of the equipment inside them. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the cabinet pays for itself the first time it stops one unplanned site visit.
Technical Specifications
Cabinet Dimensions and Rack Capacity
- External dimensions measure 530mm wide by 400mm deep by 240mm high, sized for corridors and store rooms.
- Four rack units provide 177.8mm of vertical mounting height, since one rack unit equals 44.45mm exactly.
- Mounting rails sit at the 19-inch EIA-310 standard width of 482.6mm between flanges for universal equipment fit.
- Front rails adjust front to back, letting you align shallow patch panels and deeper recorders on the same frame.
- Usable equipment depth sits near 300mm after door clearance, suiting switches, patch panels, and compact NVR units.
- Compact footprint extends only 240mm down the wall, clearing doorframes, ceiling boards, and shelving above.
Steel Construction and Protective Finish
- Body pressed from cold-rolled steel, the same material grade used in floor-standing data racks.
- Sheet thickness typically ranges from 1.0mm to 1.2mm, holding shape under load without flexing at the corners.
- Anti-corrosion powder coating resists rust in humid coastal conditions across Mombasa, Kilifi, and Diani installations.
- Static load rating commonly falls between 50kg and 60kg, well above the weight of four network devices.
- Welded frame construction keeps rail alignment true, so equipment ears meet mounting holes without forcing.
- Available in black and grey finishes that blend into painted office and shop interiors.
Door Design Locking and Access
- Tempered glass front door lets you read port LEDs and recorder status without opening the cabinet.
- Cam lock supplied with two keys stops casual access to switches, recorders, and patch connections.
- Door opens through 180 degrees, giving full frontal clearance during patching and hardware changes.
- Side panels lift away without tools, opening rear access for cable dressing and connector work.
- Quick-release door hinges on most units allow full door removal during heavy installation work.
- Optional side-panel locks add a second layer of protection in shared or public rooms.
Ventilation and Heat Management
- Ventilation slots run along both side panels and the top plate for passive convection airflow.
- Top panel carries pre-cut mounting points accepting one or two 120mm cooling fans, sold separately.
- Passive airflow handles a patch panel, small switch, and single-drive NVR in normal office temperatures.
- Fan fitting is advised for ceiling voids, unventilated store rooms, and warm coastal or lakeside premises.
- Enclosed body keeps dust off circuit boards and fan intakes, cutting overheating failures on dusty sites.
- Wall mounting lifts equipment off the floor, away from mopping water and ground-level dust.
Cable Entry and Wall Mounting Hardware
- Pre-punched cable entry openings sit on both the top and bottom panels for flexible routing.
- Removable metal covers close unused openings, keeping dust, insects, and rodents out of the enclosure.
- Rear panel carries pre-drilled fixing holes matched to standard wall anchors and expansion bolts.
- Rear knockouts on most units accept cabling arriving directly through the wall from adjoining rooms.
- Masonry walls take the load with expansion anchors; partition walls require fixing into studs behind the board.
- Chest-height mounting keeps patch ports within easy reach while staying clear of foot traffic.
Equipment Compatibility and Installation Notes
- Fits any 19-inch rack-mount device including switches, patch panels, PDUs, fibre trays, and rack shelves.
- Suits 4-channel and 8-channel NVR recorders from Dahua, Hikvision, and comparable brands stocked in Kenya.
- A typical build uses one patch panel, one switch, one recorder, and one shelf for a router.
- Devices taller than one rack unit consume two positions, so plan the layout before drilling anything.
- Rack-mount UPS units and full-depth servers need a deeper enclosure than this 400mm body allows.
- Measure your deepest device front to rear before ordering, since depth decides fit more often than width.
Package Contents
Every 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet from Mascom International arrives with the following:
- Cabinet body with front rails fitted
- Tempered glass front door with cam lock
- Two door keys
- Wall-fixing screw set
- M6 cage nuts, screws, and washers for equipment mounting
- Installation instruction sheet
Note:Cooling fans, rack shelves, patch panels, and cable managers are stocked separately at our Nairobi CBD counter.
Warranty
The 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering the lock mechanism, hinges, welded joints, and finish under normal indoor use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles any claim directly, without sending you back to a third party.
Where to Buy the 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet in Kenya
The 4U Wall Mount Network Cabinet is in stock now at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to open the door, check the rail spacing, and measure it against your own equipment before buying. Available finishes: black and grey.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- •Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International sends the cabinet to all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you settle payment only when it reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Kakamega, Kisii, and every other major town receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Each cabinet is covered by the 6-month warranty stated above. Installers and IT teams across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest measurements, current pricing, and after-sales backing on every enclosure we stock. Call or WhatsApp our team if you need help matching cabinet depth to your equipment before you order.
