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OFFSET/ASYMMETRICAL 19" RACK CASES FOR COMPLEX RACK CONFIGURATIONS

Offset cases help electronics designers to squeeze more space out of racks when a functional, spatial or ergonomic requirement makes a symmetrical design impractical. These configurations provide flexibility for installations where standard layouts cannot accommodate the specific equipment or cabling needs. 

Some components (power supplies or fan modules) may be deeper than others (network switches or patch panels). An offset design allows one side of the rack to house deeper components while keeping the other side shallower to save space.

These cases are also a great choice when there’s a need for increased space on one side of the rack for routing and organizing cables. In networking applications, one side may house shallow devices such as patch panels, while the other side accommodates cable bundles or cable-management trays.

Asymmetrical designs can also be used to optimise weight distribution, particularly for portable or mobile applications. Heavier components such as amplifiers or power supplies can be positioned closer to the centre of the rack for stability, while lighter equipment occupies the offset portion.

In test/measurement or military applications, equipment can often be modular or non-standard in size. Asymmetrical cases allow for bespoke configurations, such as housing a control interface or display on the shallow side while reserving the deeper side for processing units or power systems.

For thermal management, offset cases can direct airflow across specific components with higher cooling demands while leaving other sections vented or sealed as needed. This is common in telecommunications or industrial automation where some components generate more heat than others.

Offset cases are sometimes chosen to enhance accessibility or aesthetics. For example, front-facing displays or controls might be positioned in the shallow section, while deeper components are hidden or mounted further back for a clean and ergonomic layout.

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