StarTech.com CABSHELF116V2PK — Two 1U Vented Rack Shelves, 16" Deep
2 shelves in the box1U · 19" EIA-31040 cm deep, vented20 kg per shelf
The StarTech.com CABSHELF116V2PK is a pack of two 1U vented cantilever shelves for 19" racks and cabinets, each with a 16-inch (40 cm) deep tray rated for 20 kg — a practical way for IT teams to rack up routers, desktop switches, firewalls, small NAS units and other equipment that has no rack ears.
Each shelf fixes to the front mounting rails only and has a vented tray so warm air can rise through it. Buying the 2-pack gives you matching shelves for two devices, or for a device and its power brick, with all mounting hardware included.
Before you order: Each shelf is a front-mount cantilever design rated for 20 kg with the load spread across the tray. Check that your cabinet has at least 40 cm of clear depth behind the front rails.
What's in the Box
- 2 × 1U vented rack shelf
- 8 × M6 screws
- 8 × M6 cage nuts
- 8 × M6 plastic washers
- 1 × quick-start guide
What It Means in Practice
- Two devices that are not rackmountable can sit neatly in the rack, each on its own shelf, instead of lying on the cabinet floor.
- The vented tray lets warm air rise, which helps equipment that exhausts heat from the top or sides.
- At 40 cm deep, the shelves suit many wall-mount and shallow network cabinets where 50 cm shelves will not fit.
- Front-rail mounting means they also work in 2-post open frames.
What Will Not Work
- They are fixed shelves, not sliding or telescopic trays.
- They are not rated above 20 kg per shelf, and not for heavy UPS units or point loads at the front lip.
- They do not fit 10" racks — only 19" (482.6 mm) EIA-310 rails.
- The M6 hardware suits square-hole rails; threaded-rail racks need matching screws instead of cage nuts.
Key Features
Vented tray
Perforations help heat escape from equipment placed on the shelf.
Two shelves, one order
Matching shelves for two devices, with a full set of mounting hardware for both.
16" depth for shallow cabinets
The 40 cm tray fits many wall-mount cabinets that cannot take deeper shelves.
EIA-310-E compliant
Designed to fit standard 19" racks and cabinets from any brand that follow EIA-310.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
CABSHELF116V2PK |
| EAN / UPC |
0065030902151 |
| Brand |
StarTech.com |
| Pack quantity |
2 shelves |
| Rack & Mounting |
| Rack standard |
EIA/ECA-310-E, 19" |
| Height |
1U per shelf |
| Mounting |
Front rails (cantilever) |
| Wall-mountable |
No |
| Physical (per shelf) |
| Depth |
40.0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Width |
48.3 cm (19.0 in) |
| Height |
43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| Weight capacity |
20 kg (44.1 lb) |
| Tray |
Vented |
| Material |
Steel |
| Colour |
Black |
| Product weight |
3.1 kg |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Lifetime warranty per StarTech.com — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 20 kg rating per shelf or for both?
Per shelf — each of the two shelves is rated for 20 kg.
Will they fit a 2-post open-frame rack?
Yes. They are cantilever shelves fixed to the front rails only, so no rear rails are needed.
Can I install them in adjacent rack units?
Yes, but the height of the equipment on the lower shelf decides how much space you must leave before the next one.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
For small offices and comms rooms, two vented 16" shelves are often more useful than one deep shelf: they fit shallower cabinets and keep a router and switch, or a firewall and its power supply, separated and ventilated. If you need deeper or heavier-duty options, see our
rack accessories.
✓ Buy it if you need two matching vented shelves for light equipment in a 19" rack or shallow wall cabinet.
✕ Skip it if a single device weighs more than 20 kg or needs more than 40 cm of depth.
→ Also consider StarTech.com SHELF-1U-20-FIXED-S for a single 20" deep, 25 kg shelf.
Not sure they fit? Send us your cabinet model and the devices you plan to place on the shelves and we will check depth and load before you order.