rackunit
nounUK /ˈrækˌjuːnɪt/
US /ˈrækˌjuːnɪt/
A rack unit is a small measurement for how tall a computer rack is.
The server is two rack units tall.
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2. A single vertical space in a standard equipment rack, equal to 1.75 inches.
Each rack unit gives you 1.75 inches of room.
3. A slot or position where a device can be mounted in a rack.
We have one free rack unit left for the new switch.
4. A unit used to describe the size of networking or audio equipment.
The amplifier takes up three rack units.