The 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 10,000, measuring 600mm wide by 450mm deep by 500mm high with a lockable tempered glass door, a steel body, and four adjustable 19-inch mounting profiles. Mascom International stocks the 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The enclosure carries up to 60kg of equipment across nine rack units, which works out to roughly 400mm of usable vertical mounting space. Brand new and sealed, every 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet arrives assembled with cage nuts and door keys included.
Internet service providers building estate distribution points, university and TVET computer labs, church and conference-centre AV teams, logistics depot supervisors, and co-working operators all buy for the same reason. They know the rack will not stay half empty. A four-unit or six-unit body fills within a year once a second switch, a fibre tray, or a camera recorder arrives, and the first purchase gets scrapped. The 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet skips that cycle. Nine positions and a 60kg load rating leave three or four slots free after the initial build, so the next device bolts straight in rather than starting a fresh installation.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya, Mascom International prices the 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet at KSh 10,000, well under the KSh 18,000 to KSh 21,000 that Nairobi network distributors commonly ask for the same 600 by 450 body, and ours arrives assembled rather than flat-packed. Installers consistently report that the two removable side panels cut wiring time, because a technician works from either flank instead of reaching through the doorway. At Mascom International, we're seeing repeat orders from fibre contractors running county rollouts. Visit our Nairobi CBD store to check the profile spacing, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery countrywide.
Common Questions About the 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet
When does a site outgrow a 6U cabinet and need nine units?
Once the build passes a patch panel, two switches, a recorder, and a power strip, six positions run out. Nine units give 400mm of internal mounting height, roughly 130mm more than a six-unit body, which is three extra positions. That margin absorbs a second patch panel, a fibre tray, or a fan tray added a year later. Sites planning 48 or more network points should start here rather than replacing an enclosure twice, since the labour of re-terminating a patch panel costs more than the hardware.
Can one cabinet serve both the CCTV system and the office network?
Yes, and that is the most common nine-unit build in Kenyan buildings. A typical layout puts a 24-port patch panel and a data switch in the top positions, a PoE switch for cameras below that, then a 2U shelf carrying the recorder, and a power strip at the base. Keeping both systems behind one lock means a single technician handles the whole site rather than two contractors visiting separately. Combined weight must still sit inside the 60kg rating.
Does the 500mm body height limit where it can be mounted?
It needs a clear vertical run of about 700mm once you allow 100mm of breathing space above and below. That rules out the strip of wall directly under a low ceiling or above a door frame. Fix the base near 1.2 metres so the top sits around 1.7 metres, comfortable for a standing technician. Check for concealed conduit and plumbing before drilling, especially in older Nairobi CBD buildings with re-routed services. A corridor mount also needs the door swing measured against passing foot traffic.
What wall anchors does a fully loaded cabinet need?
M10 expansion anchors into solid concrete or dense masonry, four of them through the rear panel. Empty, the body weighs about 19kg, but at the full 60kg rating the assembly reaches roughly 79kg, well beyond what plasterboard fixings or hollow-block plugs will carry. Two people should hold it while the anchors are torqued. Where the wall is doubtful, bolt a steel backing plate up first and fix the enclosure to that. Mascom International can recommend an installer working in Nairobi and the surrounding counties.
Does a nine-unit stack need active cooling, and how many fans?
One 1U fan tray with two fans handles most builds; move to four fans when a PoE switch and a recorder run together. Passive vents in the top and bottom panels only cope with low-heat kit such as patch panels and fibre trays. Nine populated positions generate noticeably more heat than four or six, and warm store cupboards in Mombasa or Kisumu make it worse. Fan trays run on ordinary mains power and bolt into the same 19-inch profiles as everything else.
Do the side panels lock as well as the door?
Yes, and that matters more on a taller body. Each side panel carries its own lock and lifts away completely once released, so a technician wires from either flank instead of working through the doorway. Two keys come with every lock. Anyone who defeats the front lock alone still cannot slide a panel off and reach the cabling behind mounted equipment. Keep one key set stored away from the site, since replacement locks take days to source.
What order should equipment be stacked in across nine units?
Heaviest at the bottom, so a rack UPS or a recorder shelf takes the lowest positions and keeps weight near the anchors. Patch panels sit at the top, switches immediately beneath, with a 1U cable manager between them so patch leads stay short. Leave one position clear above any heat-producing device. Blank off unused slots so airflow crosses the equipment instead of escaping through empty gaps in the frame. Label each position on the profile markings while the cabinet is still empty.
What should I budget beyond the cabinet for a full build?
Roughly KSh 15,000 to KSh 25,000 covers a 24-port CAT6 patch panel, a 2U shelf, a rack power strip, two cable managers, blanking panels, and wall anchors. A fan tray or rack UPS adds more. Mascom International stocks these alongside the enclosure, so a technician collects an entire wiring closet in one trip to Kimathi Street. Bring a device list and our staff will confirm what fits across nine positions.
How does the cost per rack unit compare with the smaller cabinets?
At KSh 10,000 across nine positions this works out near KSh 1,110 per rack unit, against roughly KSh 1,675 per unit on a four-unit body priced at KSh 6,700. The larger frame is the cheaper way to buy mounting space, provided the wall carries the load. Buyers across Kenya tell us the spare positions get used inside two years anyway, usually by cameras or a second switch, so the wider frame rarely goes to waste.
Technical Specifications
Rack Capacity and Internal Dimensions
- 9U of 19-inch rack space equals roughly 400mm of usable mounting height for panels, switches, and shelves.
- External dimensions measure 600mm wide by 450mm deep by 500mm high, sized for standard wiring closets.
- Usable mounting depth of approximately 350mm accepts patch panels, access switches, recorders, and 1U rack shelves.
- Static load rating of 60kg covers a full nine-unit build without stressing the welded steel frame.
- Four 19-inch mounting profiles carry printed U markings so installers count rack positions without measuring.
- Profiles adjust forward and backward in depth, letting deeper switches and recorders sit flush behind the door.
Steel Construction and Protective Finish
- SPCC cold-rolled steel body resists knocks in busy corridors, store cupboards, and school computer rooms.
- Black electrostatic powder-coated finish resists rust in humid coastal air around Mombasa, Malindi, and Diani.
- Empty cabinet weight of roughly 19kg keeps wall loading manageable for two people during installation.
- IP20 rating blocks fingers and larger solid objects while still allowing airflow through the vent slots.
- Welded frame construction holds alignment over years of door opening, panel removal, and equipment swaps.
- Steel gauge sits around 1.2mm on doors and panels, standard for wall-mounted enclosures this size.
Door Locking and Access Control
- Tempered glass front door lets staff read link and power lights without unlocking the enclosure.
- Keyed cam lock on the front door stops casual tampering by cleaners, tenants, and passing visitors.
- Side panels detach and lock independently, giving technicians open access from both flanks during wiring.
- Two keys are supplied per lock, so one stays with the site manager and one spare.
- Door hinges reverse for left-hand or right-hand opening, useful in corner mounts and tight corridors.
- Quick-release pins let the door lift clear entirely when an installer needs unobstructed working room.
Ventilation and Heat Management
- Ventilation slots in the top and bottom panels create passive convection airflow through the enclosure.
- Passive cooling suits patch panels, a single access switch, and fibre terminations with low heat output.
- A 1U fan tray mounts into the rack profiles when PoE switches or recorders run continuously.
- Roof cut-outs on most units accept a bolt-on fan unit without drilling into the panel.
- Keep 100mm of clearance above and below the cabinet so warm air escapes into the room.
- Blanking panels over unused rack positions direct airflow across equipment instead of letting it bypass.
Cable Entry and Wall Installation
- Removable cable entry panels sit in both the top and base for feeding trunking and conduit.
- Rear panel carries four pre-drilled mounting holes matched to M8 and M10 expansion anchors.
- Mount on solid concrete or masonry only, since a loaded cabinet can approach 79kg total weight.
- Recommended mounting height of about 1.2 metres puts the rack at comfortable standing working level.
- Brush or grommet strips can be fitted at the entry points to keep dust and insects out.
- Separate power and data cable runs at the entry panels to reduce interference on long copper links.
Equipment Compatibility and Mounting Hardware
- Fits any standard 19-inch rack equipment including patch panels, switches, routers, fibre trays, and shelves.
- •Compatible with Dahua, Hikvision, Cisco, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, MikroTik, and D-Link rack-mount hardware sold locally.
- Cage nuts and matching screws are included for bolting equipment directly to the mounting profiles.
- 1U and 2U shelves handle non-rack devices such as ONTs, small routers, and desktop recorders.
- Rack power strips, cable managers, and blanking panels from Mascom International fit the same profiles.
- Fibre patch trays and splice cassettes mount normally, suiting sites fed by Safaricom or Zuku fibre.
Package Contents
- 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet, assembled and ready to hang
- Glass front door with fitted cam lock
- Two removable and lockable side panels
- Four 19-inch mounting profiles fitted
- Cage nut and screw set for equipment mounting
- Door and side panel keys, two per lock
- Cable entry panels for top and base
Warranty
The 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet carries a 6-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects, including lock mechanisms, hinges, welds, and the powder-coated finish under normal indoor use. Our Nairobi CBD service desk handles claims directly and can arrange replacement panels or locks where needed. Damage from incorrect wall anchoring or overloading beyond the 60kg rating falls outside cover.
Buying the 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet from Mascom International
Mascom International stocks the 9U Wall Mount Network Cabinet in a black powder-coated finish at our Nairobi CBD location: Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street. Walk in Monday through Saturday between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM to open the door, check the profile spacing, and measure your equipment against the 350mm internal depth before committing.
Three ways to order:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order through www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery reaches every Kenyan county. Nairobi and its environs receive the cabinet the same day. Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Garissa, and all other major towns receive it within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. You inspect the unit and pay only when it arrives.
Every cabinet ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above.
Our Kimathi Street counter also stocks patch panels, CAT6 cable, switches, and rack shelves, so installers finish a wiring closet in one trip. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate measurements, current pricing, and after-sales backing on every enclosure we stock.
