The Top 10 Server Rack Design Companies

A server rack looks simple from the outside, but engineering one means balancing thermal performance against structural load long before a single unit ships. The best server rack design companies already have answers to these problems, whether the deployment is a hyperscale data center or a single edge site.

This post breaks down ten companies worth considering for a server rack project, covering firms ranging from large server cabinet manufacturers to specialized custom engineering shops. Each entry covers what the company specializes in and where it operates, giving you a starting point for comparing options against your own project requirements.

Top Server Rack Design Companies at a Glance

Company	Best for	Services	Location	Founded in
StudioRed	End-to-end server rack and enclosure design	Industrial design, mechanical and electrical engineering, UX/UI, prototyping, manufacturing support	Palo Alto, CA	1983
APC by Schneider Electric	Standardized and customizable rack enclosures integrated with power and cooling	NetShelter enclosures, power distribution, cooling systems, infrastructure management	West Kingston, RI	1981
Vertiv	High-density computing and edge deployment cabinets	Server cabinet design (VR Rack series), power management, thermal management, infrastructure services	Westerville, OH	1946
Legrand	Seismic-certified and pre-configured rack solutions	Enclosure design, seismic-certified cabinets, “Rack and Stack” pre-loaded systems, power and cable management	Limoges, France	1865
RackSolutions	Custom mounting solutions for non-standard hardware	Custom rail kits, shelves, brackets, standard and custom server racks	Greenville, TX	1999
Rittal	Standardized data center enclosure systems	Rack enclosures, climate control, power distribution, IT infrastructure	Herborn, Germany	1961
Eaton	Power management integrated with rack infrastructure	Rack enclosures, UPS and power distribution, cooling, infrastructure management	Beachwood, OH	1911
Maysteel Industries (DAMAC)	Heavy-duty and seismic-rated custom racks	Fully welded tubular steel racks, OCP triplet racks, NEBS Zone 4 seismic racks, custom fabrication	Allenton, WI	1936
Enconnex	Customizable enclosures for hyperscale and specialized deployments	InfiniRack customizable cabinets, RF/EMI-shielded enclosures, edge-ready smart racks, testing enclosures	Reno, NV	2013
Rackmount Solutions	Custom rack layouts aStudioRednd server room design	Rack design engineering, server room design, power and cooling planning, cable management	Plano, TX	2001

1. StudioRed

 

StudioRed‘s engineering team handled the industrial design and engineering behind Cisco’s Nexus 7000, a modular data center switching system built to move more than 15 terabits of traffic per second. The design had to scale to future 40- and 100-gigabit Ethernet standards while extending the visual language StudioRed had already established for Cisco’s earlier CRS-1 platform. Balancing technical constraints against product design has defined StudioRed’s work since 1983.

A single team carries each project from the first sketch through production tooling, keeping design intent intact and surfacing constraints such as thermal limits or UL compliance early, before they turn into an expensive redesign. This approach has earned the studio more than 200 international design awards, including honors from IDEA and Good Design, over the past four decades.

Browse StudioRed’s product design portfolio for a closer look at how the work plays out project to project.

2. APC by Schneider Electric

APC, originally founded as American Power Conversion Corporation in 1981, built its reputation on uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) before Schneider Electric acquired the company in 2007. Since then, APC by Schneider Electric has broadened its rack and cooling offerings alongside its UPS business, positioning itself as one of the more recognized names in IT infrastructure equipment.

APC’s NetShelter line covers both standardized enclosures and customizable rack configurations, built to work directly with its own UPS units and cooling equipment. And its customer base ranges from home offices to large-scale data centers, giving the company a broad footprint across IT environments of varying sizes.

3. Vertiv

Vertiv’s roots trace back to Ralph Liebert’s early work on precision cooling systems in the 1960s. The company later grew into Emerson Network Power, then rebranded as Vertiv in 2016. Today, it designs server cabinets such as the VR Rack series, built for high-density computing environments, including edge deployments and large-scale data centers.

Vertiv’s product lineup extends beyond enclosures to include power management and thermal control, so the company operates as a broader infrastructure partner. It’s a common choice for facilities managing dense compute loads, from telecom networks to hyperscale operations.

4. Legrand

Legrand began as a porcelain workshop in Limoges, France, in 1865 before growing into one of the world’s largest electrical and digital infrastructure manufacturers. Its data center business now operates under several brand names, including Minkels for European rack and cabinet systems and Raritan for power distribution units, giving Legrand a wide footprint across data center hardware.

Legrand’s cabinets range from standard enclosures to seismic-certified models for earthquake-prone regions, as well as pre-loaded “Rack and Stack” units shipped with equipment already installed. Recent projects include a 3MW data center build for the Czech search engine Seznam.cz and a twin-facility expansion for the Dutch IT company e-Quest, both built around Legrand’s racks and power distribution equipment.

5. RackSolutions

RackSolutions built much of its reputation on projects most rack manufacturers would turn down, including custom mounts for U.S. Navy vessels that have to survive a shock test simulating a nearby explosion. The company started at the turn of the century in a garage in Greenville, Texas, and has since grown into a manufacturer known for solving non-standard mounting problems.

Their defense engineering background carries over into their commercial work, where they build custom rail kits and mounting brackets for hardware that doesn’t fit a standard rack, such as desktop computers or specialized lab equipment.

6. Rittal

Six decades of building standardized enclosures for industrial and IT equipment have made Rittal a common choice for data center operators moving quickly at scale. Founded in 1961 and still headquartered in Herborn, Germany, the company operates as part of the larger Friedhelm Loh Group.

Chinese colocation provider Chindata leaned on more than 8,000 modified Rittal TS8 racks, along with hundreds of hot aisle containment systems, to bring a 16 MW hyperscale facility online in just seven months. North American data storage provider Archive Data Solutions made a similar bet, standardizing on Rittal’s 32-inch enclosures after comparing them against three competing brands in a formal evaluation.

7. Eaton

Eaton‘s rack and power business sits inside a much larger industrial design company, one that also builds equipment for industries outside IT, from aerospace to vehicle manufacturing. Founded in 1911, the company entered the data center space primarily through its uninterruptible power supply and switchgear lines rather than rack manufacturing itself.

Eaton’s data center lineup centers on its Power Xpert UPS line, ranging from compact single-rack units to large containerized switchgear systems built for outdoor installation. Rack-level power distribution and monitoring software round out its catalog, positioning enclosures as part of a broader power protection strategy rather than a standalone product line.

8. Maysteel Industries (DAMAC)

Maysteel Industries has operated as a metal fabricator since 1936, long before server racks existed as a product category. DAMAC, its data center brand, builds from that manufacturing background, favoring custom engineering over off-the-shelf designs. Instead of offering a single standardized enclosure, DAMAC builds racks tailored to the load, airflow, or seismic requirements of a specific deployment.

Its lineup ranges from seismic-rated racks certified to NEBS GR-63 Zone 4 standards to Open Compute triple-wide racks built for hyperscale deployments. This range lets DAMAC serve everything from colocation facilities to edge sites without forcing every customer into the same enclosure design.

9. Enconnex

Founded in 2013, Enconnex is one of the younger companies on this list, but its InfiniRack cabinet line has already picked up industry recognition. The company builds both standard and configured-to-order enclosures, plus the power and containment hardware needed to run them.

The InfiniRack ships in a base configuration, then gets adjusted for airflow and security needs or scaled to a specific depth depending on the deployment. Enconnex applies this same adaptability across the six verticals it serves, ranging from hyperscale and colocation facilities to government projects that call for extra security hardening.

10. Rackmount Solutions

Rackmount Solutions covers the full lifecycle of a server room build, from layout and power planning consulting through cable management and ongoing field support after a system goes live. Rack layout and server room design built the company’s reputation, and those services still get most of its engineering attention even after expanding into deployment and maintenance.

The company organizes its work around ten industry verticals, spanning from colocation and hyperscale facilities to healthcare or fintech deployments. Around-the-clock monitoring and spare parts availability extend into ongoing maintenance, giving customers a single point of contact after installation instead of managing maintenance in-house.

What to Look For in a Server Rack Design Company

Server rack design companies range from massive infrastructure manufacturers to boutique engineering shops. The right fit depends on your deployment environment and budget.

The criteria below outline what separates a firm built for your unique requirements from one that just looks good on a comparison page. Use them to narrow this list down to companies worth contacting directly.

1. Deployment Environment and Use Case Fit

The best server rack design companies specialize in specific environments. A firm built for hyperscale data centers won’t always fit an edge site or a seismic zone. Matching that specialization to your deployment reduces design risk and rework.

2. Certifications and Compliance Standards

Reputable firms carry certifications relevant to your deployment, such as seismic ratings or UL listing. ISO 9001 certification is a baseline sign of manufacturing quality.

3. Engineering and Manufacturing Track Record

A strong portfolio doesn’t have to be limited to rack projects specifically. Firms with a track record in structural engineering or thermal management bring skills that carry over directly to a rack build. Ask about the complexity of past projects, not just the industry they came from.

4. Design and Development Process

Ask how a firm approaches design before signing on. Some validate airflow and structural performance with prototypes, while others rely only on simulations.

StudioRed’s design process involves building physical check models in-house before a design reaches production, catching problems while they’re still cheap to fix. Maintenance access and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding are also worth asking about early, since both get overlooked until the rack is already built.

5. Integration and Deployment Capabilities

Some firms only design and manufacture the enclosure. Others also handle full integration and on-site installation. The right fit depends on how much of that work your own team can handle in-house.

What to Specify When Requesting a Quote

Vague specs are the most common reason a rack quote comes back inaccurate or a project stalls before it starts. Come prepared with the details below, and a design firm can scope your project faster and with less back-and-forth

• Rack height (e.g., 24U, 27U, 42U, 45U)
• Usable depth and equipment dimensions
• Static and rolling load requirements
• Heat load and airflow direction
• Power distribution, UPS, and cable-management needs
• Security requirements (locking doors, access control)
• Environmental requirements (noise, dust, seismic resistance, and outdoor enclosure needs)
• Quantity, finish, delivery location, and whether installation support is needed

Take Your Server Rack From Concept to Deployment with StudioRed

Picking one of the best server rack design companies means matching a firm’s engineering depth to your specific deployment. StudioRed’s mechanical engineering team brings deep experience to complex electronics projects, spanning thermal management and structural design under heavy loads.

If you’re ready to talk through load requirements or certifications for your own project, contact StudioRed. We’ll help you scope what a rack built for your deployment requires, from initial concept through production.