The present application relates to providing mechanical and environmental protection to an electronics rack including a frame configured in a vertical orientation configured to receive an electronics rack, a front cover and a back cover, wherein the front cover and the back cover are configured to enclose the electronics rack when the front cover is attached to the frame and when the back cover is attached to the frame, a first fastener for mechanically coupling a top portion of the electronics rack to a top portion of the frame, a second fastener for coupling a bottom portion of the electronics rack to a bottom portion of the frame and a horizontal base for supporting the frame, the base including a mechanical interface for a material handling device, at least one castor and at least one floor lock.