The terms rack and cabinet are often used interchangeably, which is incorrect. The rack refers specifically to the frame that provides a means for mounting electronic equipment, while a cabinet is fitted with doors and side panels.

See also computer rack.

Electronics Industries Association Web Site
The EIA promotes the market development and competitiveness of the U.S. high-tech industry through domestic and international policy efforts.

ServerWatch Article: Fujitsu Adds Opteron Blades, Rack Server
Following the lead of its Fujitsu Siemens counterpart, the North American Fujitsu Computer Systems Tuesday announced its first Opteron endeavor. Dual-core AMD Opteron processors will power the Primergy BX630 blade server and the Primergy RX220 rack server.

Sun Microsystems Guide
Site Planning Guide for Entry-Level Servers Version 1.4. This guide is designed to assist Sun Microsystems customers who have purchased Sun entry-level servers and who seek information about the proper way to house the servers in a data center. It provides information about the servers' environmental requirements, power consumption, cooling requirements, electrical specifications, and space requirements after the servers are mounted in Electronics Industries Association (EIA)-compliant cabinets or racks.