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Silver M5 cage nuts in a clear bag of 50

STARTECH

STARTECH CABCAGENUTS 50 M5 Cage Nuts Silver

SKU CH-E2AD-20XR7

Bag of 50 M5 cage nuts secures rackmount equipment in server cabinets and racks

  • TypeHardware Kit
  • ColorSilver Cage Nuts
  • FeaturesThis bag of 50 cage nuts works with all StarTech.com DuraRak

Color Silver Cage Nuts

Size 50-M5

  • Secure rackmount equipment with 50 M5 cage nuts
  • Compatible with all StarTech.com DuraRak cabinets and racks
  • High-quality hardware for server, telecom and A/V gear
  • Standard M5 thread fits typical rack-mount equipment
  • Silver finish for professional cabinet appearance

Package Contents

This bag contains 50 M5 cage nuts in a silver finish designed to secure rackmount equipment inside server cabinets. They are compatible with all StarTech.com DuraRak server cabinets and racks for standard mounting tasks.

Thermals Noise Power

As passive mounting hardware these cage nuts generate no heat produce no noise and draw no power during normal use. They simply provide a threaded anchor point for screws that hold servers telecom gear or A/V equipment in place.

Upgrade Context

This pack replaces lost or damaged cage nuts and expands the mounting capacity of an existing rack when more hardware must be installed. The jump is worth it whenever a cabinet lacks enough M5 nuts to secure every unit in the planned configuration.

Highlights

  • Secure rackmount equipment with 50 M5 cage nuts
  • Compatible with all StarTech.com DuraRak cabinets and racks
  • High-quality hardware for server, telecom and A/V gear
  • Standard M5 thread fits typical rack-mount equipment
  • Silver finish for professional cabinet appearance

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelCABCAGENUTS
TypeHardware Kit
ColorSilver Cage Nuts
FeaturesThis bag of 50 cage nuts works with all StarTech.com DuraRak server cabinets and racks to secure your rackmount equipment.
Shipping weight0.22 kg
Package size232 × 123 × 14 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M5 cage nuts into the square holes of my DuraRak cabinet, and what is the common mistake?

Snap each nut into a square hole until the spring clips lock; the frequent error is pushing the nut in at an angle so the clips only catch on one side, leaving the nut loose.

Will the cage nuts need any maintenance or replacement after installation?

They are passive metal fasteners with no moving parts; unless the threads are stripped during equipment changes or the spring clips fatigue from repeated removal, they do not require scheduled replacement.

What limit appears first when I repeatedly mount and remove heavy rackmount gear using these nuts?

The M5 threads will strip or the spring clips will lose retention after many insertion cycles, which is the first failure mode under sustained use.

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