how much is one rack unit
A Rack Unit or Rack U is an EIA standard allowance unit for measuring rack mount equipment. One Rack Unit is equal to 1.75 in height. To calculate internal useable space of a rack enclosure, simply multiply the total amount of Rack Units by 1.75. For example, a44U rack enclosure would have 77 of internal usable space (44 x 1.75). Click here to choose racks by height.