Screw StarTech.com CABSCREWSM6

The StarTech.com CABSCREWSM6 is a 50-pack of M6 mounting screws designed specifically for securing rack-mountable hardware in server cabinets and equipment racks. Made from durable silver-coloured material, the screws provide the thread engagement and clamping force required to fasten servers, switches, patch panels and audio/video components to standard server rails. The compact sealed package contains 50 screws and has a total weight of approximately 218 g.

Advantages

These M6 mounting screws are supplied in a 50-piece quantity to ensure you have an adequate number for installations and replacements. The screws are finished in a corrosion-resistant silver tone suitable for use in data centers and equipment rooms. Their standard M6 size is compatible with common rack rail holes when used together with the appropriate cage nuts, giving reliable fastening and consistent fit across multiple devices. The small, labeled package simplifies storage and reduces the chance of losing fasteners during setup.

Suitable for

• Installing servers into 19-inch server racks and cabinets
• Securing network switches, routers and patch panels
• Mounting audio/video equipment and rack-mountable power distribution units
• Replacing lost or damaged M6 rack-mount screws during maintenance

Key specifications

• Quantity: 50 screws per package
• Screw thread size: M6
• Finish: silver-coloured metal
• Package weight: approximately 218 g
• Package dimensions: 75 mm (width) x 124 mm (depth)

How to use

Select the correct rack rail hole positions for your device and fit compatible cage nuts into square rack holes if required. Align the equipment's mounting ears with the rail holes, insert an M6 screw through the equipment flange and into the cage nut or threaded hole, and tighten until the equipment is securely fastened. Avoid over-tightening; screws should be snug to hold equipment without deforming rack rails or device mounting flanges.

Usage recommendations

Use these screws together with the appropriate M6 cage nuts when installing into square-holed racks, and keep a few spare screws on hand for future maintenance or equipment changes. For safety, follow rack manufacturer torque specifications if provided and verify grounding and cable management are in place after mounting equipment.