## Overview [u/noced](https://www.reddit.com/u/noced)and I have a [Tecmojo 12U Wall Mount Rack Network Cabinet](https://amzn.to/4424n5t). Overall, the rack is great, but it sags quite a bit if you put a heavy rackmount UPS in the bottom. To compensate for this, I designed a simple, though not terribly inexpensive, support bracket using SuperStrut. ## Parts - 4x [Strut Channel Bracket - 45 Degree Outside Angle, Zinc-Plated Steel, 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Long](https://www.mcmaster.com/33125T426/) - 2x [Strut Channel Bracket - 90 Degree Angle, Zinc-Plated Steel, 1-5/8" x 2-1/4" Long](https://www.mcmaster.com/33125T32/) - [Zinc Yellow-Chromate Plated Hex Head Screw - Grade 8 - 1/2"-13 - 1" Long](https://www.mcmaster.com/92620A712/) - Grade 5 would most assuredly be fine. - 1x [1/2"-13 x 1" Long Grade 5 Zinc-Plated Hex Head Screw - 25 pack](https://www.mcmaster.com/92865A712/) - Need 22x Screws total - 1x [Centering Strut Channel Washer - Zinc-Plated Steel - 1/2" Rod Diameter - 10 pack](https://www.mcmaster.com/3260T232/) - Need 2x total - For the crossmember attachment - 4x [Centering Strut Channel Washer - Zinc-Plated Steel - 1/4" Rod Diameter - 1 pack](https://www.mcmaster.com/3260T21/) - Need 4x total - For attaching the assembly to the wall with 1/4" Tapcons or similar fasteners - 5x [Superstrut 1/2 in. Nylon Strut Cone Nut - Gold Galvanized - Strut Fitting (5-Pack) ZCM1001/2-10 - The Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Superstrut-1-2-in-Nylon-Strut-Cone-Nut-Gold-Galvanized-Strut-Fitting-5-Pack-ZCM1001-2-10/206840917 - 22x Nuts total (11 nuts per side) - 1x [Superstrut 10 ft. 14-Gauge Half Slotted Metal Framing Strut Channel - Gold Galvanized ZB1400HS 10 - The Home Depot](https://www.homedepot.com/p/Superstrut-10-ft-14-Gauge-Half-Slotted-Metal-Framing-Strut-Channel-Gold-Galvanized-ZB1400HS-10/100164315) ## Strut Cut List - 2x 17-1/4" Long - Left and Right Horizontal Member - 2x 16-1/2" Long - Left and Right Upright - 1x 21-5/8" Long - Cross Member ## Drawing ![[Pasted image 20250421134427.png|600]] ![[Pasted image 20250421135328.png|600]] ![[Pasted image 20250421135316.png|600]] ### Sidebar - Screw Length - 0.375+0.250+.3125=0.9375 - **1" threaded screw length is perfect!** - Strut Nuts are 3/8" thick - Angle brackets are 1/4" thick - Low-profile strut is 13/16" Height x 1-5/8" Wide - GUESSTIMATE: 5/16" lip thickness - ![[Pasted image 20250421124330.png]]