2U Dual Compartment Keyboard & Mouse Rack Tray

Product Introduction

This 2U rack‑mount pull‑out tray solves well‑known pain‑points of ordinary single‑surface sliding rack shelves, where mouse devices keep sliding onto keyboard surfaces during server debugging and system monitoring work. Unlike simple flat trays or side‑appendage mouse‑holder variants, this unit adopts integrated dual‑partition independent compartment layout, creating physically‑isolated holding zones for keyboard and mouse within one unified 2U rack‑mount body.

Fabricated from heavy‑gauge SPCC cold‑rolled steel with matte‑black electrostatic powder‑coating. It accepts full‑size keyboards up to 500 × 200 mm, covering office mechanical keyboards and rugged industrial control keyboards. High‑grade silent ball‑bearing telescopic rails deliver stable wobble‑free extension and retraction. Compliant with EIA RS‑310‑D 19‑inch rack standards, direct front‑mount installation without cabinet modification. Bulk‑order customers may request custom outer dimensions and OEM silk‑screen marking. It is built for system integrators deploying data‑centre suites, security‑monitoring control‑rooms and industrial automation equipment racks.

Product Advantage

1.Integrated Dual‑Partition Physical Isolation Eliminates Peripheral‑Interference

Most competing rack keyboard‑mouse solutions fall into two categories: fully‑flat single‑surface trays, or trays with small detachable / side‑hanging mouse pockets. Flat trays suffer constant mouse‑drift during intensive keyboard input, dragging cursor and disrupting debugging sessions; side‑attached mouse holders often have insufficient space and risk deformation after repeated pulling‑and‑pushing.

Our tray uses stamped integrated metal dividers to create two non‑overlapping work zones. Keyboard stays fixed inside the larger bay; mouse rests within the dedicated adjacent compartment. Even under vigorous operator input movements, peripheral‑drift cannot occur, greatly improving working comfort for engineers performing extended KVM‑based server troubleshooting, security‑system configuration and industrial‑PLC adjustment work.

2. Oversized Keyboard Bay Supports Industrial‑Grade Large‑Form‑Factor Keyboards

Many commercial rack keyboard trays are dimension‑limited, only suited for compact slim office‑keyboards. This model’s 500 × 200 mm inner cavity accommodates bulky industrial‑control keyboards commonly deployed inside factory‑floor control cabinets and on‑premises monitoring‑rooms. Integrators avoid buying special compact‑size replacement keyboards just for rack‑mount installation, preserving customers’ existing peripheral‑hardware investment.

3. Reinforced Anti‑Wobble Silent Ball‑Bearing Telescopic Rails

Low‑cost rack‑drawer products commonly use thin stamped slide‑rails that generate rattling noise and noticeable lateral shaking when fully extended. This tray adopts ball‑bearing telescopic assemblies with reinforced side‑bracing structure. When fully pulled out for operation, lateral wobble is minimised; movement stays quiet and smooth through thousands of open‑close cycles. Well‑suited for control‑rooms and data‑centres requiring low‑noise operating environments.

4. Optimised 2U Height Balances Work‑Surface And Rack‑Space Utilisation

2U vertical footprint strikes practical balance: it provides adequate depth for dual‑compartment layout, yet does not consume excessive precious rack U‑units. Enough vertical clearance remains above and below the tray for network switches, media‑converters and other rack‑mount infrastructure hardware. Compared against 3U large‑size workstation drawers, it conserves valuable cabinet real‑estate for dense multi‑purpose equipment racks.

5. Durable SPCC Steel & Uniform Matte‑Black Powder‑Coat For Long‑Term Cabinet Deployment

Robust SPCC cold‑rolled‑steel construction resists deformation under daily‑use load. Matte‑black electrostatic powder‑coating delivers scratch‑proof and dust‑repellent performance, matching mainstream black‑coloured server‑cabinet aesthetics. No local colour‑variation across tray surface, delivering neat visual results for client‑visible control‑room cabinet builds.

6. Universal Front‑Mount Design Reduces Integrator On‑Site Labour

Standard front‑bracket mounting design fits nearly all EIA‑compliant 19‑inch rack uprights. No cabinet cutting, drilling or mechanical alteration required during installation. Supplied fastener kit contains all required mounting hardware, shortening on‑site assembly time for multi‑rack bulk‑roll‑out projects.

Technical Specifications

Real‑World Application Scenarios & Deployment Cases

1. Data‑centre KVM operation and server maintenance racks: Frequent server‑debugging tasks; separated compartments prevent mouse drift during long‑hour engineer‑on‑duty work.

2. Security‑surveillance central control‑room cabinet deployments: Multi‑NVR monitoring‑racks, stable peripheral‑placement for 24/7 video‑system configuration and alarm‑handling work.

3. Factory‑floor industrial automation control‑cabinets: Accommodates heavy‑duty industrial‑control keyboards for PLC parameter adjustment and production‑line status monitoring.

4. Broadcast‑media & television transmission‑equipment racks: Broadcast‑studio IT‑peripheral storage and operator quick‑access work‑surface.

5. System‑integrator multi‑site tender cabinet‑projects: Standardised accessory for large‑volume 19‑inch cabinet tender deliveries across enterprise and public‑sector projects.

Order Information

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What real‑world operational advantage does dual‑partition design bring compared with ordinary flat rack trays?

A: Ordinary single‑flat‑surface trays have no physical barrier, so the mouse easily slides onto keyboard area during typing and debugging operations, causing accidental cursor‑jumps. This tray has integrated stamped‑metal dividers creating independent zones for keyboard and mouse. Peripheral‑drift interference is eliminated, which greatly improves stability during extended IT‑maintenance and monitoring‑system‑configuration tasks. Side‑hanging detachable mouse‑pockets from competing products are prone to looseness after repeated use; our one‑piece partition structure avoids that failure‑mode.

Q: What maximum keyboard size can fit into this tray?

A: The keyboard bay supports keyboards up to 500 × 200 mm. It works for most full‑size mechanical keyboards as well as larger‑sized rugged industrial‑control keyboards deployed inside factory‑automation cabinets. Please double‑check your keyboard outer dimension before purchase.

Q: Will this tray produce noticeable shaking or rattling noise when fully pulled‑out?

A: It is fitted with reinforced ball‑bearing silent telescopic slide‑rails with anti‑wobble bracing. Fully‑extended lateral‑wobble is minimised and movement stays quiet for control‑room environments. Heavy‑impact violent knocking should be avoided as with all rack‑drawer accessories.

Q: Does it fit every 19‑inch EIA‑standard rack?

A: Yes. Front‑mount brackets follow EIA RS‑310‑D 19‑inch specification. It fits most standard server, network and industrial‑control racks without cabinet‑modification. Please verify your cabinet’s internal depth to allow complete slide‑extension travel.

Q: Can I get custom dimensions or branded marking for large tender‑project orders?

A: Yes. For bulk‑volume orders we offer custom outer‑dimension adjustment and OEM silk‑screen / laser‑engraved logo‑marking to satisfy project‑branding requirements.

Q: Can this tray be deployed inside outdoor telecom‑cabinets?

A: This unit is engineered for indoor cabinet‑environments only. It lacks special anti‑corrosion and weather‑proofing treatment; outdoor deployments are not supported.