Rack rail Rittal 4396.500 — steel, silver, pack of 4

Rittal 4396.500 rack rails are unpunched steel mounting rails in a silver finish supplied as a pack of four. They are engineered to provide sturdy vertical support for mounting servers, switches and other 19-inch rack equipment inside compatible Rittal TS and VX SE enclosures. The unpunched design allows for flexible positioning and cutting or custom drilling on site, enabling adaptations to a variety of installation layouts and equipment depths.

Advantages

These steel rack rails offer mechanical strength and dimensional stability to support heavy or densely populated rack units. The silver finish provides corrosion resistance and a consistent aesthetic inside metal enclosures. Supplied as a set of four, they allow installation of both front and rear vertical support pairs to achieve standard 19-inch mounting geometry. The unpunched format permits installers to create mounting points as required rather than being constrained by predefined hole patterns.

Suitable for

• Mounting 19-inch rack equipment such as servers, switches and patch panels in Rittal TS and VX SE cabinets
• Custom or retrofit installations where rail length modifications or bespoke hole patterns are required
• Environments that require robust steel support rails with a neutral silver finish

When it may not be suitable

Because these rails are unpunched, they require on-site marking, drilling or cutting to create mounting holes or to shorten lengths, so they may not suit installations that need ready-to-use, pre-punched rails for rapid deployment. They are intended for use inside compatible cabinet series; compatibility with non-Rittal enclosures should be confirmed before purchase.

Key specifications

• Material: steel
• Finish: silver
• Supply: pack of four rails
• Design: unpunched (no pre-drilled mounting holes)
• Application: vertical mounting rails for rack equipment

How to use

Measure the internal depth and mounting positions within the target Rittal TS or VX SE cabinet and mark desired mounting points on the rails. If required, cut rails to length and drill mounting holes to match the chosen rack hardware and equipment. Install the rails as front and rear vertical supports using the cabinet’s internal fixing points or brackets, ensuring all fasteners are tightened and rails are level before mounting equipment. Follow standard safety and cabinet manufacturer guidelines when modifying or installing steel rails.

What to consider before purchase

• Confirm compatibility with your Rittal TS or VX SE cabinet model and internal mounting geometry
• Plan for on-site cutting or drilling since rails are supplied unpunched
• Verify required rail length and load capacity for the intended equipment

Usage recommendations

Use the rails in pairs (front and rear) to maintain stable 19-inch mounting. When modifying rails, wear appropriate personal protective equipment and use correct tools for cutting and drilling steel. For high-density or heavy equipment, distribute weight across multiple mounting points and follow Rittal cabinet instructions for secure anchoring.