Specifications

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Section 2: Physical Requirements for Teaching Spaces
2.1 Equipment racks
Audio-visual equipment is typically mounted in standard 19-inch width racks. The
University’s preferred manufacturer is Rack Technologies. Racks must provide convenient
access to the front and rear of equipment. Racks manufactured by SpeedRacks may be
considered where space is limited. Vendors are to demonstrate that all equipment will fit in
any rack provided.
All equipment, where possible, shall have rack ears for mounting. If equipment is not
suitable for rack mounting a minimum of a 1RU cantilevered shelf shall be provided to
support each individual piece of equipment.
A sufficient quantity of 240V AC rack mounted power rails with power overload switches
shall be provided as required by the equipment in the rack.
Where racks must be installed in joinery, rear access, in the form of a lockable door is to be
provided. All access points to the rack shall be keyed alike and at least 2 keys for each install
shall be provided to ISTS. Where rear access cannot be provided, the joinery must allow the
rack to be easily slid out for servicing. There must be no plinth or separate cupboard floor,
and there must be sufficient width and depth (clear of obstructions such as hinges) for the
rack and bulky loop of cables.
Wall mounted racks shall have a support structure to ensure that the weight of the
equipment does not rest on the lock. For racks that are mounted off the floor, castor wheels
should be fitted to the underside to support the weight of the equipment and ease access
for support technicians.