It means that an equipment can be installed in a cabinet, rack or rack hence the term “rackable”. Most MikroTik equipment (except home routers and wireless equipment) are rackable, some equipment has the letters RM in its name which means RackMount, but in other equipment such as CCR (Cloud Core Router) it is advisable to review the technical specifications.

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That a piece of equipment is “rackable” means that it is designed to be installed in a rack or rack, which is a metal structure used to house various electronic equipment, such as servers, switches, routers, and storage systems, in an orderly and efficient manner.

Racks are standardized in terms of their height and width, with the most common size based on the 19-inch wide standard. The height of rackable equipment is usually measured in rack units (U), where one unit is equal to 1.75 inches (approximately 44.45 mm).

Characteristics of Rackable Equipment

• Mounting Brackets: They have mounting brackets or “ears” that allow the equipment to be secured to the rack with screws.
• Modular Design: They are designed to maximize space and facilitate cable management, airflow and maintenance.
• Standard size: Most rackable equipment follows the 19-inch width standard, which ensures its compatibility with most racks available on the market.
• Ease of Integration: They allow easy integration with other devices in the rack, facilitating system expansion and connectivity between devices.

Advantages of Rackable Equipment

• Organization and Space Saving: When mounted in a rack, equipment takes up less floor or desk space and stays organized.
• Improved Air Flow: The design of a rack promotes better airflow around equipment, which helps keep it cool and reduces the risk of overheating.
• Ease of Access and Maintenance: Rack-mounted equipment is easily accessible for maintenance or upgrades, without having to move other devices.
• Enhanced Security: Many racks can be locked to protect equipment from unauthorized access or physical damage.

Considerations

When selecting rackable equipment, it is important to consider the dimensions of the rack, especially the depth, to ensure that the equipment will fit properly. It is also crucial to plan for cable management and cooling system to maintain the performance and reliability of installed devices.

In summary, the fact that a device is rackable indicates that it is designed to be installed in a rack along with other devices, optimizing space and improving hardware management and maintenance.