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Product Type	32U Knock-Down Server Rack Cabinet
Brand	StarTech.com
Model	RK3236BKF
Color	Black
Form Factor	Knock-Down (KD) Assembly
Material	Steel with powder-coated finish
Overall Width	23.6 in (600 mm)
Overall Depth	39.4 in (1000 mm)
Overall Height	63.8 in (1620 mm)
Usable Mounting Depth	32 in (813 mm)
Rack Units	32U
Weight Capacity (Static)	1763.7 lb (800 kg)
Weight Capacity (Rolling)	352.7 lb (160 kg)
Door Type	Front and rear locking doors with keys
Side Panels	Locking side panels with keys
Casters	4 casters included, 2 with brakes
Leveling Feet	4 leveling feet included
Grounding	Earth ground required; grounding wires included
Mounting Rails	Adjustable depth mounting rails with cage nuts
Included Hardware	M6 cage nuts, screws, hex keys, assembly tools
Ventilation	Ventilation grilles on doors and side panels
Cable Management	Cable management slots on bottom panels
Warranty	Lifetime warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - RK3236BKF StarTech.com

What is the weight capacity of the RK3236BKF?

The static weight capacity is 1763.7 lb (800 kg), and the rolling weight capacity is 352.7 lb (160 kg). Always distribute weight evenly, loading heaviest equipment at the bottom.

How do I assemble the server rack?

Assembly requires a Phillips head screwdriver, a 14 mm wrench, and the included hex keys. Follow the manual: attach side panels to center beams with M8 screws, install casters and leveling feet, then add top panel, doors, and side panels. Detailed steps are in the manual.

Does the rack come with mounting hardware?

Yes, it includes M6 cage nuts, M6 screws, M6 plastic cap washers, and other hardware. Equipment may require its own mounting hardware; consult your device manual.

How do I ground the enclosure?

Attach the included grounding wires to the labeled grounding studs on doors and side panels. Route the primary wire to an earth ground connection. Never use the product without grounding.

Can I adjust the mounting depth of the rails?

Yes, the mounting rails are adjustable. Remove the four M6 screws securing the rail, relocate the cage nuts on the depth adjustment rails (7/8 inch spacing), and reattach the rail at the desired depth.

What tools are required for assembly?

You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a 14 mm wrench, and the included M6 and M8 hex keys. A cage nut tool (sold separately) can help with cage nut installation.

Is the rack suitable for outdoor use?

No, this product is intended for indoor use only. Keep it away from liquids and ensure the floor can support the combined weight of rack and equipment.

How do I stabilize the rack?

After assembly, lower the leveling feet clockwise until they press firmly against the floor, lifting the casters slightly. This increases stability and prevents movement. Ensure the floor is level.

What is the warranty period?

The RK3236BKF is backed by a lifetime warranty. For details, visit www.startech.com/warranty.

How do I lock the doors and side panels?

The front and rear doors, as well as the side panels, come with keys. Insert the key and turn to lock or unlock. Keep keys in a safe place; spare keys are not included.

USER MANUAL RK3236BKF StarTech.com

32U Knock-Down Server Rack Cabinet with Casters | 32 in. Deep

Black server rack cabinet with ventilation grilles and mesh partition (no visible text or labels)

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User Manual

SKU#: RK3236BKF

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Warning Statements

• Make sure that you assemble this product according to the instructions.
- Do not exceed the weight capacity of this product. Overloading this product might result in injury or property damage. This product can support the following weight: Stationary = 1763.7 lb. (800 kg) Rolling = 352.7 lb. (160 kg).
• This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors.
• This enclosure is extremely heavy. Never attempt to move or lift this enclosure without assistance.
- Tipping hazard! Unless properly stabilized and handled correctly, this enclosure can be prone to tipping. Always exercise extreme caution when handling the enclosure and loading and unloading equipment. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury and/or equipment damage.
- Do not place any items on this enclosure and do not stack the enclosure on top of another enclosure.
- Keep liquid away from this enclosure.
• Make sure that you install the enclosure in an area that can handle the combined weight of the enclosure and the equipment that you intend to place inside of the enclosure.
• This product requires an earth ground connection. Do not use this product without an earth ground connection.

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- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.

Mesures de sécurité

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Table of Contents

Warning Statements....2

Safety Statements....8

Product Diagram....10

Front View....10

Product Dimensions ....11

Front....11

Side....12

Product Information....13

Package Contents 13

Requirements 14

Assembling the Server Rack....15

Stabilizing the Server Rack....18

Grounding the Enclosure....18

Installing Equipment 18

Adjusting the Mounting Rails 19

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Product Diagram

Front View

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1	Top Panel	6	Bottom Panel
2	Plastic Corner Caps	7	Casters
3	Center Beam	8	Side Panel
4	Front Door	9	Rear Door
5	Leveling Feet

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Product Dimensions

Front

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Side

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Product Information

Package Contents

• Side Panels x 2
• Center Beams x 4
• Bottom Panels w/ Cable Management Slot x 2
• Bottom Panel x 1
• Front Door x 1
• Rear Door x 1
• Plastic Corner Caps x 8
  • M8 x 20 mm Hex Screws x 8
  • M8 Spring Washers x 8
  • M4 x 10 mm Flat Head Screws x 8
  • M6 x 12 mm Hex Screws x 4
  • M5 x 12 mm Screws x 6
• M6 Hex Key x 1
  • M8 Hex Key x 1
  • M6 x 12 mm Phillips Screws x 40
  • M6 Cage Nuts x 40
  • M6 Plastic Cap Washers x 40
• Casters x 2
• Caster w/Brakes x 2
  • M6 x 10 mm Phillips Bolts x 16
• Leveling Feet x 4
• Front/Rear Door Keys x 2

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• Side Panel Keys x 2
  • Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1
• Door Hinge Pin x 2

Requirements

• 14 mm Wrench x 1
  • Grounding Wires x 2
  • (Optional) Cage Nut Tool x 1

Assembling the Server Rack

1. Align the Screw Hole located at the corner of the Side Panel with the Screw Hole at the end of a Center Beam. Ensure that the Lip on the Center Beam lines up with the Lip on the inner side of the Side Panel.
2. Slide an M8 Spring Washer over a M8 x 20 mm Hex Screw.
3. Insert the M8 x 20 mm Hex Screw through the Screw Hole in the Side Panel and into the Screw Hole on the Center Beam.
4. Using the M8 Hex Key tighten the M8 x 20 mm Hex Screw, being careful not to over-tighten.
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for the remaining Center Beams and to install the other Side Panel. Ensure that the Side Panels are orientated similarly.
6. Orientate the Server Rack vertically so that the Caster Mounting Holes are accessible.
7. Align the Mounting Holes on the Casters with the Mounting Holes at the corner of the Server Rack Frame.
8. Insert four M6 x 10 mm Screws through the Mounting Holes on the Caster and into the Mounting Holes in the Server Rack Frame.
9. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the M6 x 10 mm Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.
10. Repeat steps 7 - 9 to install the other Caster and Casters with Brakes. Ensure that the set of Casters with Brakes are placed at the required end of the Server Rack Frame.

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1. Insert the Leveling Feet into the Pre-Threaded Holes on the bottom of the Server Rack Frame.
2. Using a 14 mm Wrench, adjust the Leveling Feet so that the four Leveling Feet are all approximately the same height and are shorter than the height of the Casters.
3. Align the Screw Hole in the Plastic Corner Caps (x 4) with the Screw Hole on each of the corners on the Server Rack.
4. Insert a M4 x 10 mm Flat Head Screw through the Screw Holes in the Plastic Corner Cap and into the Screw Hole on the Server Rack. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the M4 x 10 mm Flat Head Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.
5. Orient the Server Rack Frame onto the Casters.
6. Repeat steps 13 - 14 to install the other four Plastic Corner Caps.
7. Rest the Bottom Plate w/ Cable Management Slot at the bottom of the Server Rack Frame (at either end) and align with the Screw Holes in the frame.
8. Insert two M6 x 12 mm Phillips Screws through the Screw Holes in the Bottom Plate w/ Cable Management Slot and into the Screw Holes on the interior of the Side Panel.
9. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, tighten the M6 x 12 mm Phillips Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.
10. Repeat steps 17 - 19 to install the other Bottom Plate w/ Cable Management Slot and then the Middle Bottom Plate (position accordingly).

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1. On the top of the Server Rack, align the Screw Holes in the four corners on the Top Panel with the Screw Holes in the four corners on the top of the Server Rack Frame.

Note: The Top Panel should fit tightly against the corner piece of the Top of the Server Rack.

1. Insert a M6 x 12 mm Hex Screw through the Screw Hole in the Top Panel and into the Screw Hole on the Server Rack Frame.

2. Using the M6 Hex Key, tighten the M6 x 12 mm Hex Screw, being careful not to over-tighten.

3. Repeat steps 22 - 23 for the remaining corners.

4. Facing the front/rear of the Server Rack Frame, insert a Door Hinge Pin into the Hinge Pin Hole located in the bottom right corner of the Server Rack Frame.

5. Angle the bottom corner of the Front Door towards the Door Hinge Pin.

6. Insert the Door Hinge Pin into the bottom Hinge Pin Hole on the Front Door. The required corner is located on the side opposite to the lock which does not have the Spring Loaded Pin.

7. In the top corner on the Front Door, pull the Spring-Loaded Hinge Pin down.

8. While holding down the Spring-Loaded Hinge Pin, angle the top corner of the Front Door towards the top corner of the Server Rack, aligning the Spring-Loaded Hinge Pin with the Hinge Pin Hole.

9. Release the Spring-Loaded Hinge Pin into the Hinge Pin Hole.

10. Repeat steps 25 - 30 to install the Rear Door.

Stabilizing the Server Rack

Prior to the installation of any rack equipment, the Server Rack must be properly stabilized using the Leveling Feet which increases the size of the Base (for improved stability) and helps to prevent any Server Rack movement. The Server Rack floor should be a flat, level surface which can support the combined weight of the Server Rack and installed rack equipment.

- Using the 14 mm Wrench, lower the Leveling Feet located next to each Caster) by turning each one clockwise until the base of the Leveling Feet are tightly pressed against the surface and supporting the weight of the Server Rack.

Grounding the Enclosure

Note: This product must be grounded. Do not use this product without an earth ground connection.

1. Attach Grounding Wires to the Server Rack at the labeled Grounding Studs located on the Front/Rear Doors and Side Panels.
2. Route the primary Grounding Wire out from the bottom or top of the Server Rack and attach to an Earth-Ground Connection Point.

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Installing Equipment

Note: When you load equipment into this product, load the heaviest equipment in the bottom units first. Continue loading equipment in a descending order of weight, so that the lighter equipment is installed in the upper sections of the enclosure and the heavier items are on the bottom.

This Server Rack comes with M6 Cage Nuts and Screws but the equipment you're installing may come with mounting hardware. Consult the documentation that came with the equipment to determine the best mounting hardware that you should use and how you should install it.

1. Decide where in the Server Rack you want to install the equipment and insert the M6 Cage Nuts in the Mounting Rails.
2. Line up the Mounting Holes on the equipment with the M6 Cage Nuts.
3. Insert the Screws through the Mounting Holes on the equipment and into the M6 Cage Nuts.
4. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver tighten the Screws, being careful not to over-tighten.

Adjusting the Mounting Rails

1. Each Mounting Rail has four M6 Screws securing the Mounting Rail to two Depth Adjustment Rails. Two M6 Screws are located at the top and two M6 Screws are located at the bottom of a Mounting Rail.
2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver, remove the four M6 Screws and to detach the Mounting Rail.

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1. Remove the Cage Nuts from the Depth Adjustment Rails by pinching the two Prongs on the Cage Nut inwards.

Note: Use a Cage Nut Tool (sold separately) if you are having trouble removing the Cage Nuts from the Depth Adjustment Rails.

1. Reposition the Mounting Rail along the Depth Adjustment Rails to the desired mounting depth and determine the new Cage Nut mounting locations.

Notes: The distance between each of the Mounting Rail Adjustment Hole is 7/8 inch.

1. Insert the Cage Nuts into the required Square Mounting Holes on the Depth Adjustment Rails. To install, insert one side of the Cage Nut into the Square Mounting Hole and push the other side into the Square Mounting Hole, until it locks into place.

Note: Use a Cage Nut Tool (sold separately) if you are having issues installing the Cages Nuts into the Depth Adjustment Rails.

1. Reposition the Mounting Rail again along the Depth Adjustment Rails and insert the removed M6 Screws through the Mounting Rail and into the Cage Nuts in the Depth Adjustment Rails.

2. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to tighten the M6 Screws. Be careful not to over-tighten the M6 Screws.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.

For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

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In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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