Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Aluminum, #12-24 mounting hardware, Aluminum - brushed, Low profile rack mounted ventilated shelf
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Product Height:
- 3.42 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 19 in
- Product Weight:
- 3.7 lb
- Product Width:
- 21.25 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- Low profile rack mounted shelf ventilated shelf
- Product Finish:
- Brushed aluminum
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Product Length:
- 19 in
B-LINE SB745V1919AAL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB745V1919AAL shelf fit a standard 19-inch open frame rack?
Yes. The SB745V1919AAL is a low profile ventilated shelf built for Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, and it ships with #12-24 mounting hardware, which is the thread B-Line open racks are tapped for. The shelf measures 21.25 in wide overall, 19 in deep, and 3.42 in high, so the mounting flanges span the standard 19-inch rack rails while the usable platform sits behind them.
2) Is this shelf deep enough for a 19-inch deep switch or amplifier?
The platform depth is 19 in, so equipment with a footprint up to that depth sits fully supported. Anything deeper will overhang the back edge, and in a two-post open rack an overhanging load puts the weight cantilevered off the front rails, so for deeper gear use a rack with rear rails or a deeper shelf instead.
3) Do I need to buy screws separately for this rack shelf?
No. #12-24 mounting hardware is included with the SB745V1919AAL, so it mounts to a #12-24 tapped open rack out of the box. If your rack rails are tapped 10-32 or use square hole cage nuts, you will need the matching fasteners for that rail instead.
4) How much rack space does this low profile B-Line shelf take up?
At 3.42 in high, the SB745V1919AAL ventilated shelf occupies the low profile envelope of roughly 2 rack units (1U is 1.75 in). Plan your rack elevation around that height plus clearance for whatever sits on the shelf, since gear on top adds to the total space consumed.
5) Why choose a ventilated shelf over a solid one in an open rack?
A ventilated shelf lets convection air move up through the platform, which matters when you stack non-rackmount gear such as media converters, small switches, or power bricks that rely on free air rather than forced cooling. A solid shelf traps heat under the equipment and is the better pick only when you need a flat writing or tool surface, or when you are catching small dropped hardware.
6) What is the B-Line SB745V1919AAL shelf made of, and will it corrode in a damp telecom closet?
It is aluminum with a brushed aluminum finish. Aluminum does not rust the way painted steel does when the coating is scratched, which is why it gets specified in humid closets and unconditioned equipment rooms. The brushed finish also matches aluminum open rack uprights visually if you are standardizing a room.
7) What is the exact part number and weight for a B-Line low profile ventilated rack shelf in brushed aluminum?
Order Eaton B-Line part number SB745V1919AAL. It weighs 3.7 lb, which keeps it light enough for one person to hold in place while starting the mounting screws in a two-post rack.
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