For me it was all about size, functionality, and asthetically pleasing (you likely don't see that written into a review often). I was tired of having a collection of techology, with its associated collection of cables and cords, sitting in a corner and unable to easily move it without significant effort. Enter the v7 6U cabinet with wheels and with reasonable good looks. All of the networking equipment is now housed in a single unit that can easily be moved if needed.
Several of the benefits of the V7 6U cabinet:
a) it comes with casters that lets you easily move it from location to location. The casters also lift if off the floor and allow for better airflow.
b) 3 of the 4 sides have full access via doors that swing open. Great for placing equipment, cord management, and making changes
c) the construction of the metal cabinet is decent. Could it be made with heavier gauge metal? Of course but the current construction is more than adequate and can carry a reasonable weight.
d) mounting rails in all four corners and mounting hardware for shelves comes standard
e) it comes with mounting holes for a fan if necessary
f) it has both a top and bottom plate that can be removed for cable management
g) it has reasonable good looks (yep I am assigning an asthetic value to a 6U cabinet).
CONS
a) it could be made with heavier gauge metal but its adequate
b) build quality seems acceptable but I can visiualize where there might be areas of concern. 3 of the 4 sides have doors to allow easy access and they need to fit well together to operate smoothly.
c) the V7 6U is not necessarily cheap.
d) packaging was adequate not great. Fortunately mine came undamaged but the boxing and packaging was fairly basic.
e) once it is mounted on wheels (which work well btw) there is a slight chance of the cabinet tipping forward when moved. This should not be a show stopper. If you are adding equipment to the cabinet and positioning the equipment foward to allow easy access to the cable management opening on the bottom it can happen. Just be aware.
| Brand | V7 |
|---|---|
| Item model number | RMWC6U-1N |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Item Weight | 26.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 17.72 x 23.62 x 16.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 17.72 x 23.62 x 16.7 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Manufacturer | V7 |
| ASIN | B01K1JJHTO |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | August 9, 2016 |
