CCTV & Server Rack Price in Pakistan 2026: 1U to 16U Size Guide
Quick answer: In 2026, a 1U wall-mount rack in Pakistan costs around Rs 2,000, a 4U rack about Rs 6,950, a 9U rack about Rs 10,800, and a 16U floor-standing CCTV and server cabinet around Rs 16,499 at ZZ Marts. For a typical home or shop CCTV setup (one NVR plus a PoE switch), a 4U–6U rack is the sweet spot. Offices with a patch panel, switch, NVR and UPS usually need 9U–12U, and small server rooms need 16U or more.
CCTV and server rack price list (2026)
| Rack size | Price (PKR) | Typically holds |
|---|---|---|
| 1U wall-mount rack | Rs 2,000 | One small DVR or switch |
| 2U wall-mount rack | Rs 3,000 – 5,000 | DVR/NVR + small switch |
| 3U wall-mount rack | Rs 4,200 | NVR, switch, space for cables |
| 4U double-section rack | Rs 6,950 | Home/shop CCTV kit |
| 6U double-section rack | Rs 8,900 | NVR + PoE switch + patch panel |
| 9U double-section rack | Rs 10,800 | Small office network + CCTV |
| 12U wall-mount cabinet | Rs 12,500 | Office network, NVR, UPS |
| 16U CCTV + server cabinet | Rs 16,499 | Small server room |
Prices as listed on ZZ Marts. See live prices in CCTV & Network Racks.
What does "U" mean?
1U = 1.75 inches (4.45 cm) of vertical space in a standard 19-inch rack. Every piece of rack equipment is measured in U: most DVRs, NVRs, network switches and patch panels are 1U, a PDU is 1U, and a rack-mount UPS is usually 2U. Add up the U of everything you own, then leave room to grow.
How to choose the right rack size
- List your equipment: NVR/DVR, PoE switch, router, patch panel, PDU, UPS.
- Add up the U: for example NVR (1U) + switch (1U) + patch panel (1U) + PDU (1U) = 4U.
- Add at least 30–50% spare for airflow, cable management and future cameras. 4U of gear → a 6U rack.
- Check depth: NVRs with hard drives are deep — confirm your recorder fits the cabinet depth.
Wall-mount vs floor-standing
Wall-mount racks (1U–12U) save floor space and suit homes, shops and small offices. Double-section models hinge away from the wall so you can reach the back of the equipment for wiring. Floor-standing cabinets (16U+) suit server rooms, hold heavier gear like rack UPS units, and offer better airflow.
Accessories that complete a rack
- Corning 24-Port Cat6 Patch Panel (1U) — terminates all your camera and network cables neatly.
- Black Copper 8-Port 19" PDU — powers everything in the rack from one strip.
- Corning Cat6 Patch Cords — connect the patch panel to the switch.
- Corning Cat6 Keystone Jacks and network faceplates — for wall points around the building.
- ZZ-PS-5A 13.5V DC UPS — keeps cameras recording during load-shedding.
Why use a rack at all?
A rack keeps your recorder locked away from tampering, protects equipment from dust, organises cables so faults are easy to trace, and improves airflow so hard drives last longer. For any setup with more than a couple of cameras, a small rack is cheap insurance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of a 1U rack in Pakistan?
A 1U wall-mount network rack costs around Rs 2,000 at ZZ Marts in 2026.
What size rack do I need for CCTV?
For one NVR and a PoE switch, a 4U–6U wall rack is ideal. Add a patch panel and UPS and you will want 9U–12U.
What is the difference between a CCTV rack and a server rack?
They use the same 19-inch standard. "CCTV racks" are usually smaller wall-mount units for recorders and switches; "server racks" are larger, deeper floor cabinets for servers and heavier gear.
Where can I buy network racks in Pakistan?
From ZZ Marts (Zam Zam Traders), operating since 2005 with stores in Karachi and Lahore and nationwide delivery, free over Rs 5,000.
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