The HP 5-1/2″ Rack Mount kit integrates HP and HPE servers, workstations, storage, and networking equipment into standard 19-inch server racks. This 1U form factor solution delivers secure mounting, optimized airflow, and simplified maintenance access while maximizing vertical rack density.
Technical Specifications
Form Factor & Dimensions
• 1U (1 Rack Unit) height
• Occupies 19-inch rack width
• Typical dimensions: 44 × 483 × 216 mm (1.73 × 19 × 8.5 inches)
• Supports rack depths from 24 to 30 inches
Physical Construction
• Durable metal construction for structural integrity
• Fixed-rail or sliding-rail mounting systems
• Sliding rails enable full equipment extension for maintenance and in-rack configuration
• Tool-free access features for system trays and workstations
• Integrated cable management with D-rings and tie-down points
• Airflow optimization cutouts for adequate equipment cooling
Interface Support
• SAS interfaces with Mini SAS HD (SFF-8644) and Mini SAS (SFF-8088) connectors available on applicable models
• Front-facing connector access on select designs
– Key Features
• Sliding and fixed-rail options accommodate different deployment requirements
• Tool-free design reduces installation and maintenance time
• Supports both round and square tapped/untapped rack holes
• Organized cable management maintains clean internal and external environments
• Passive airflow design ensures thermal performance for mounted hardware
– Typical Applications
• Enterprise server and workstation consolidation
• HPE storage system integration
• Network equipment mounting in standard IT racks
• Broadcast industry rack deployments
• Multi-unit server environments requiring vertical space optimization
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for HP Z Workstations (Z2 Mini, Z2 Tower, Z4, Z6, Z8), HP Elite Mini, EliteDesk, Pro Mini, and ProDesk Mini PCs. Compatible with HPE storage and networking products. Accommodates third-party 19-inch wide, rack-mountable devices meeting EIA-310D specifications. Universal fit for standard 19-inch server racks with both round and square hole types.
