Server Racks under $250

3 server racks under $250 from Seismic Audio, Sound Town, Riveco and more. Prices run $176 to $247.

Tripp Lite

42 Height

+42U rack height for a large amount of equipment

+Includes a copper bus grounding bar

+Enclosed server cabinet design

$175.73-5%Was: ~~$184.94~~

as of 11/04/2026 19:10 PST - Details

Global Rack

42 Height, Open frame, 19-inch

+42U of space for a large equipment stack

+Casters allow the rack to be moved easily

+Open frame design allows airflow around equipment

−Large 29.75 inch depth needs substantial floor space

$247.88

as of 11/04/2026 19:09 PST - Details

Raising Electronics

42 Height, Open frame, 19-inch

+Tall 42U height for large equipment stacks

+Movable rack design for repositioning

+Fits standard 19-inch equipment

−Two-post design offers less support than four-post racks

$209.99

as of 11/04/2026 19:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

Height	Rack type	Rail width	Spec score	Price
42			n/a	$175.73 as of 11/04/2026 19:10 PST - Details
42	Open frame	19-inch	n/a	$247.88 as of 11/04/2026 19:09 PST - Details
42	Open frame	19-inch	n/a	$209.99 as of 11/04/2026 19:09 PST - Details

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