Allen & Heath DX88-P-RK19 19-Inch Rack Kit for DX88-P Expander, Holds Two Units

Allen & Heath DX88-P-RK19: Two Expanders in One Rack Unit

The Allen & Heath DX88-P-RK19 is a 19-inch rack mount kit that carries up to two DX88-P install expanders in a single rack unit of space. It exists because the DX88-P is a compact half-width install box, and dense equipment rooms reward anyone who can double up I/O without doubling rack height. Slotting two expanders into one 1U tray turns 16 channels of remote I/O into a single, tidy rack line. The kit ships with the mounting hardware needed to lock the units down, so an integrator is not scavenging screws on install day. For a rack designed to run untouched for years, that density and permanence are exactly what the job calls for.

A Blank Panel for Clean Single-Unit Installs

Not every system needs two expanders, so the DX88-P-RK19 includes a blank filler panel that closes off the empty half when only one DX88-P is fitted. That detail matters more than it sounds: an open rack aperture invites dust, disrupts airflow and simply looks unfinished in a client-facing equipment room. With the blank in place, a single-unit install presents a solid, professional rack face that can be expanded later by swapping the panel for a second box. It lets a designer spec the rack once and grow the channel count when the venue does. The result is a rack that is complete on day one and future-proofed for day one thousand.

Sharing a Row With DX Hub and GPIO Modules

The kit is designed to play well with the rest of the Allen & Heath install ecosystem, able to co-rack a DX88-P alongside a DX Hub or GPIO module using their rack kit. That flexibility keeps related infrastructure grouped in one row rather than scattered across a rack, simplifying cable dressing and future service. Whether the destination is a fixed equipment-room rack in a conference center or a flight-cased rack that carries install expanders to a temporary deployment, the RK19 gives the DX88-P a proper 19-inch home. It is the small, considered accessory that turns loose install boxes into a coherent, serviceable rack. For any DX88-P-based system, it is the natural way to mount it right.