First off, this cabinet is a beast. The cold-rolled steel frame feels indestructible, and the pre-assembled design saved me hours of frustration. The moment I unboxed it, I knew it was a step up from my old 6U racks—no wobble, no flex, just pure stability.

The swing-gate back is a game-changer. I’ve got a massive Cisco switch (21 inches!) that fits with room to spare. Being able to pivot the entire cabinet open like a door made cable management and port access a breeze. No more awkward contortions to reach the back of my gear.

That tempered glass door? Sleek as hell. It’s lockable, and the side panels pop off easily for maintenance. But let’s talk about the fans—they sound like a jet engine. I unplugged mine immediately and plan to swap them for Noctuas. Also, mounting required some creativity since the holes don’t align with standard 16" stud spacing. I used plywood and lag screws, and now it’s rock-solid.

Minor gripes aside, this rack has handled my home lab’s chaos for years. If you need depth (looking at you, UniFi 48-port switch owners) and hate flimsy enclosures, this is worth every penny. Just keep a hammer handy for the packaging dents.