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- A U is a standard unit of measure for designating the height in computer enclosures and rack cabinets. A U equals 1.75 inches. For example, a 4U chassis is 7 inches high. A 40U rack cabinet is 70 inches high.

CONTRIBUTORS:	Tux Macauley
LAST UPDATED:	27 Mar 2007

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-	Applied-Control Concepts provides examples of enclosures and cabinets measured in U's .

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