Strong AV Racks are built for the part of an AV system that gets ignored until service is needed: the physical infrastructure. For luxury homeowners, builders, and project teams in NJ, CT, and NY who need clean equipment rooms and predictable access, Restrepo Innovations is the Elite Pro Crestron Dealer and HTA Luxury Certified firm that can coordinate Strong with the rack, network, power, control, and room design (Strong brand catalog).
Strong is the rack and mounting brand presented through SnapAV. Its pages do not identify a separate founder or headquarters. Snap One history identifies the parent business as founded in 2005 by technology integrators and lists Charlotte, North Carolina as its principal executive office (Snap One history).
Strong AV Racks cover more than one equipment-room layout
Strong offers floor-standing, wall-mount, in-cabinet, and IT datacomm rack families.
The rack category lists five floor-standing designs, wall-mount racks that support 150 to 300 pounds, fixed and slide-out in-cabinet options, and two styles of fully welded IT datacomm racks. The IT models ship assembled and use ventilated front and rear doors for airflow (Strong rack categories).
| Rack condition | Strong approach | Project question |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated equipment room | Floor-standing rack with shelves, blank panels, cooling, and service clearance | Where will the rack sit, and how will future equipment be added? |
| Commercial wall or back-of-house area | Wall-mount rack that keeps equipment off the floor | Can the structure carry the load, and can a technician reach the rear? |
| Living-room millwork | Fixed or slide-out in-cabinet rack | Can equipment be serviced without dismantling the cabinet? |
| Network or datacomm room | Fully welded rack with ventilated front and rear doors | What are the heat load, cable paths, and UPS requirements? |
Load capacity is part of the design, not a footnote
Strong's Contractor Series provides a useful example. The 12U, 16U, and 21U models are 20 inches wide, 18.2 inches deep, and rated for a 600-pound maximum load. They use a steel frame with a black powder-coat finish, removable side and rear panels, a front lock, pre-installed casters, and 120 mm knockouts at the top and bottom for cable or thermal management (Contractor Series rack specifications).
Those details affect the room around the rack. A 21U rack needs more vertical allowance than a 12U rack. Amplifiers may need more cooling than control processors, and a UPS changes the load calculation. The right rack leaves room for service and the next reasonable change.
Service access separates an installation from a pile of equipment
Strong's in-cabinet line is intended to keep equipment organized rather than stacked on shelves behind a closed cabinet door. Fixed and slide-out configurations let the installer choose the service method. A slide-out rack can be the difference between a ten-minute inspection and a difficult furniture removal.
Snap One's InfoComm 2024 announcement described Strong in-cabinet racks that slide out 19 inches, rotate 360 degrees, and support up to 300 pounds. It also listed VersaMount adjustment of 2 to 5 inches, 19 degrees of tilt, and 180 degrees of swivel (InfoComm 2024 infrastructure announcement).
On a residential project, serviceability protects the millwork and the client's time. On a commercial or hospitality project, it protects uptime. Use labeled power, labeled network, a documented signal path, and enough clearance for a technician to work safely.
Rack planning connects AV, network, and power
The rack is where AV, network, power, and control meet. Processors, amplifiers, switches, power conditioners, and UPS equipment all compete for space, cooling, and cable paths. A rack elevation belongs in the design package before the electrician closes the walls.
Restrepo designs and installs the rack as part of the full system. We coordinate network design, home theater design, and lighting control. On commercial and hospitality sites, the same discipline applies to shared infrastructure and staff handoff.
Strong has current recognition, but the installation still has to be right
ADI's May 2026 CE Pro Brand Leader announcement lists Strong in the Mounts category (ADI 2026 awards announcement). Strong also lists a lifetime warranty and UL certification.
Where Restrepo Innovations fits
Restrepo Innovations designs, deploys, installs, configures, and supports Strong AV Racks inside residential, commercial, hospitality, and military/government AV systems. We plan location, structure, power, ventilation, network, labeling, and future access before ordering. That work serves NJ, CT, and NY. Restrepo carries Elite Pro Crestron Dealer, HTA Luxury Certified, OSHA Certified, and Ubiquiti UISP/Pro Partner credentials.
"The rack is where the system tells the truth. If we can service it, label it, and support it, the client gets a better system." — Michael Restrepo
Call 201.405.2022 if you want to walk through a rack plan before the millwork or equipment list is fixed. The design decides whether the system stays dependable.
FAQ
What are Strong AV Racks used for?
Strong AV Racks organize amplifiers, processors, control hardware, network equipment, power protection, and related components. The catalog includes floor-standing, wall-mount, in-cabinet, and IT datacomm options for residential, commercial, hospitality, and other professional installations.
Who makes Strong AV Racks?
Strong is presented as a brand through SnapAV, within the broader Snap One and ADI product ecosystem. The current Strong pages do not name a separate founder or headquarters for the brand. Snap One history materials identify the parent business as founded in 2005 by technology integrators.
What sizes and loads are available?
Strong's rack families vary by application. The Contractor Series includes 12U, 16U, and 21U models, each listed at 600 pounds maximum load and 18.2 inches deep. The wall-mount category lists racks supporting 150 to 300 pounds. Always confirm the current product specification before ordering.
Are Strong racks suitable for in-cabinet installations?
Yes. Strong lists fixed and slide-out in-cabinet rack options. The slide-out approach preserves access for maintenance without requiring the technician to remove equipment from a cabinet. Millwork depth, ventilation, door swing, cable bend radius, and service clearance still need to be coordinated in the room design.
How should an AV rack be planned?
An AV rack should be planned around equipment weight, depth, heat, power, network connections, cable routes, labeling, and future access. The rack elevation should be coordinated with the electrician, millworker, network designer, and AV integrator before walls or cabinetry are closed.
Can Restrepo install Strong AV Racks?
Restrepo Innovations can design, deploy, install, configure, and support Strong AV Racks as part of residential, commercial, hospitality, or military/government systems in NJ, CT, and NY. Call 201.405.2022 or email office@restrepoinnovations.com to discuss the rack, room, network, and service plan.
If you are planning a rack or equipment room in NJ, CT, or NY, call 201.405.2022 or email office@restrepoinnovations.com. For product and company details, visit Strong through SnapAV.