The 9U Network Rack Cabinet is now available at Mascom International for KSh 12,000, measuring 600mm wide by 600mm deep by 500mm high with nine standard rack units of mounting space. This 9U Network Rack Cabinet carries 19-inch EIA-310 mounting rails, a lockable 4mm tempered glass front door, removable side panels, and knockout cable entries on the top and bottom. The unit arrives brand new and sealed as a fully welded body rather than a flat pack. Mascom International stocks the 9U Network Rack Cabinet at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, with countrywide delivery to all 47 counties.
IT administrators, network installers, and office managers across Kenya buy the 9U Network Rack Cabinet to end the loose-switch problem: hardware stacked on desks, routers balanced on window ledges, patch cables trailing across floors. Nine rack units hold a 24-port patch panel, two gigabit switches, a router on a shelf, and a 1U cable manager with a unit still spare. Schools in Kiambu, SACCOs in Nyeri, and clinics along Ngong Road hang the cabinet at head height and free the floor space entirely. The locking door keeps curious hands and dust off live network hardware.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that quote rack cabinets without stating usable depth, Mascom International publishes the full 600mm external depth and the adjustable rail range, so you know before paying whether your switch actually fits. Installers report that the 500mm external height clears standard doorways and stairwells during upstairs deliveries in older CBD buildings. Buyers throughout Kenya tell us the glass door is the reason they choose this size over an open wall bracket. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to open the 9U Network Rack Cabinet, check the rail spacing, and measure your hardware against it first.
Common Questions About the 9U Network Rack Cabinet
Is a 9U cabinet big enough for a small office network?
Nine rack units give 400mm of usable mounting height, which fits a 24-port patch panel, two 1U switches, a router shelf, and a 1U cable manager with one unit spare. Most Kenyan offices running 20 to 50 network points need six units or fewer. That leaves headroom for a second switch when you add desks later. Count your existing hardware in rack units first, then add two units for growth before deciding on a size.
What do the 600 x 600 x 500mm measurements actually cover?
Those figures are external: 600mm across the front, 600mm from the door face to the back panel, and 500mm from base to top. Internal mounting width stays at the 19-inch standard of 482.6mm regardless of the external figure. Usable equipment depth runs roughly 450mm to 500mm because the front rail sits behind the door and can be repositioned. Measure your deepest device, add 60mm for cable bends at the rear, then compare.
Can this cabinet hang on a wall or does it need floor space?
It mounts on a wall through the rear bracket holes, which is how most Kenyan installers fit it, and it also sits flat on a bench or floor. Wall mounting between 1.6 and 1.8 metres puts ports at standing eye level and clears the desks below. Fix into concrete or solid masonry using expansion bolts, never into plasterboard alone. Use two people for the lift once switches are loaded inside.
How much equipment weight can it carry?
Wall-mounted 9U cabinets in this class are rated to around 60kg of loaded equipment, which covers switches, a patch panel, a small NVR, and a compact UPS together.Place heavier items low in the cabinet, keep the wall fixings in solid concrete rather than blockwork, and check the bolts after the first month.
Does equipment stay cool inside a closed cabinet?
The top panel carries pre-cut fan positions and the frame includes ventilation slots, so warm air exits upward while cooler air enters low. One 220V fan moves enough air for two switches and a router in an air-conditioned Nairobi office. Sites in Mombasa, Malindi, and Kisumu that run warm year-round do better with a second fan fitted. Leave one blank unit above heat-producing hardware and keep cartons away from the rear.
Will my switch and patch panel bolt straight in?
Yes, for any device built to the 19-inch EIA-310 standard, which covers TP-Link, Cisco, Ubiquiti, D-Link, Dahua, and Hikvision rack hardware sold in Kenya. Equipment attaches through square cage nut holes on four vertical rails using M6 screws and cage nuts. Desktop switches without rack ears sit on a 1U shelf instead, stocked separately at Mascom International. Check that your device lists a rack width of 482.6mm before ordering.
How do cables get into the cabinet without a mess?
Removable knockout plates on the top and bottom panels pass UTP cable from a trunking run above or a conduit below. Route incoming cable down one side, terminate it at the patch panel, then use short 0.3m patch leads across to the switch. Tie points along the side frame hold bundles clear of the fan. Lifting off the side panels during termination makes the work far quicker than reaching through the front.
Does it arrive assembled or as a flat pack?
Units at Mascom International ship assembled, so the frame, rails, door, and side panels arrive as one welded body ready to hang. That saves the hour a flat-pack cabinet costs in bolt-up time on site. You still fit the wall brackets, mark and drill the wall, then lift the cabinet onto the fixings. Keys, cage nuts, and mounting screws come bagged inside the cabinet body.
Is KSh 12,000 reasonable for a 9U cabinet in Kenya?
That price sits at the working end of the Kenyan market, where 9U wall cabinets commonly run KSh 11,000 to KSh 18,000 depending on steel thickness and whether a fan is included. At Mascom International, we're seeing small businesses replace open wall brackets with closed cabinets because theft and dust cost more than the cabinet does. Spread across five years of service, KSh 12,000 works out near KSh 200 a month.
Technical Specifications
Cabinet Dimensions and Rack Capacity
- External dimensions measure 600mm wide, 600mm deep, and 500mm high, fitting above most desks without crowding walkways.
- Nine rack units provide 400mm of usable vertical mounting space at the 44.45mm per-unit rack standard.
- Internal mounting width follows the 19-inch standard at 482.6mm, matching switches, patch panels, and rack shelves.
- Front rails reposition along the depth, setting usable equipment depth between roughly 450mm and 500mm.
- Capacity covers a patch panel, two switches, a router shelf, and a cable manager together.
- Low external height clears standard doorways and stairwells during upstairs installations in older Nairobi buildings.
Frame Construction and Finish
- Cold rolled steel frame resists flexing when loaded with switches, a patch panel, and a shelf.
- Electrostatic powder coating in black resists scratching, rust, and the humidity found along Kenya's coastal strip.
- Welded body arrives in one piece, removing the bolt-up time that flat-pack cabinets demand on site.
- Steel gauge across the frame handles wall mounting without the sagging seen on thin sheet enclosures.
- Rounded panel and door edges reduce cuts to hands reaching inside during cable termination work.
Door Security and Panel Access
- Front door carries 4mm tempered glass, letting you read switch link lights without unlocking anything.
- Cam lock with two supplied keys keeps casual hands away from live ports and reset buttons.
- Door swings a full 180 degrees, giving clear front access during patching and fault-finding sessions.
- Side panels lift off completely, opening both flanks for cable termination and equipment fitting.
- Rear panel stays fixed against the wall, closing the enclosure once mounted and cabled.
- Closed body keeps construction dust and insects away from switch fans and port contacts.
Ventilation and Thermal Control
- Top panel carries pre-cut positions for 120mm fans, letting warm air exit above the equipment.
- Ventilation slots along the frame draw cooler air in low, creating a bottom-to-top airflow path.
- One 220V fan handles a typical load of two switches and a router in air-conditioned rooms.
- Second fan position stays open for warmer sites in Mombasa, Kisumu, Malindi, and Garissa.
- Glass front door blocks dust while the vented sides and top carry heat away from hardware.
Mounting Options and Installation Hardware
- Rear bracket holes accept wall fixing into concrete or solid masonry using expansion bolts.
- Cabinet also stands on a bench, shelf, or floor where wall fixing is impractical.
- Mounting height of 1.6 to 1.8 metres puts ports at standing eye level for technicians.
- Cage nut and M6 screw pack fits switches, patch panels, and shelves to the vertical rails.
- Rail holes follow square cage nut spacing, matching hardware from TP-Link, Cisco, Ubiquiti, and Dahua.
- Two people should handle the lift once the cabinet carries loaded equipment during wall installation.
Cable Entry and Power Accessory Support
- Removable knockout plates on top and bottom panels pass UTP cable from trunking or conduit.
- Tie points along the side frame hold cable bundles clear of the fan blades.
- Depth of 600mm leaves rear clearance for cable bends behind deeper switches and video recorders.
- Rack space accepts a 1U PDU with six or eight sockets, stocked separately at Mascom International.
- A 1U cable management panel fits directly below the patch panel, keeping patch leads ordered.
- Cabinet holds a 1U or 2U UPS, keeping the network alive through Kenya Power outages.
Package Contents
- 9U Network Rack Cabinet with tempered glass front door and side panels fitted
- Two door keys for the cam lock
- Cooling fan
- Cage nut and M6 screw pack for fitting equipment to the rails
- Wall mounting bracket set with fixing bolts
- Product documentation
Note:Shelves, patch panels, PDUs, and cable management panels are stocked separately at our Kimathi Street counter.
Warranty
The 9U Network Rack Cabinet carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty on manufacturing defects, covering the frame welds, door hinge, lock mechanism, and supplied fan under normal indoor use. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street. Damage from incorrect wall fixing, loading beyond the rated capacity, or outdoor exposure falls outside this cover.
Where to Buy the 9U Network Rack Cabinet in Kenya
The 9U Network Rack Cabinet is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit our store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to open the cabinet, check the rail spacing, and measure your switch against it before purchase. Available finish: black powder coat.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the 9U Network Rack Cabinet across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay when the cabinet reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 6-month Mascom warranty above, with claim coordination handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for honest specifications, current market pricing, and direct after-sales backing on every network cabinet we stock.
