Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Aluminum, Aluminum - brushed, Double sided rack mounted shelf. Heavy duty, solid shelf, Four mount spaces required, Shelves and #12-24 mount hardware included, Used to support large monitors
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Product Height:
- 6 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 20 in
- Product Weight:
- 5 lb
- Product Width:
- 19.56 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- Double sided rack mounted shelf, heavy duty, solid shelf
- Product Finish:
- Brushed aluminum
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
B-LINE SB596S19106AAL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How many rack units does the B-Line SB596S19106AAL shelf take up?
Plan on four mount spaces (4U) of open frame rack height for the SB596S19106AAL. The shelf itself measures 6 inches high, so if you are laying out a rack elevation, block off four continuous mounting spaces for it.
2) Will this B-Line shelf fit a standard 19 inch open frame rack?
Yes. The SB596S19106AAL is built for 19 inch EIA open frame racks, with an overall width of 19.56 inches to cover the rail faces, and a depth of 20 inches. Check that you have at least 20 inches of clear depth behind the rails, since a double sided shelf runs deeper than a typical front-only cantilever.
3) Does the B-Line SB596S19106AAL shelf come with mounting hardware, or do I need to order screws separately?
Mounting hardware is included. The shelf ships with #12-24 screws, which is the thread used on tapped-rail open frame racks. If your rack uses 10-32 tapped rails instead, the supplied hardware will not thread in and you will need 10-32 screws.
4) What does double sided mean on this rack shelf, and does it need both front and rear rails?
Double sided means the shelf mounts to rails on both the front and the rear of the open frame rack rather than cantilevering off the front only. That gives support at four points instead of two, which is why it is rated heavy duty. You need a two-post or four-post open frame with usable rear mounting at 20 inches of depth; it will not install on a front-rail-only rack.
5) Is this shelf strong enough to hold a large monitor in a NOC or control room rack?
That is the stated use. Eaton B-Line lists the SB596S19106AAL as a heavy duty solid shelf used to support large monitors, and the double sided front-and-rear mounting is what carries that load. The solid deck, rather than a vented or perforated pan, gives a flat continuous surface for a monitor base or a printer.
6) Is this a solid shelf or a vented one? I need airflow around the gear sitting on it.
Solid. The SB596S19106AAL has a solid deck, not a vented or perforated pan, so it blocks vertical airflow through the shelf footprint. For monitors, keyboards, and similar non-heat-critical items that is fine. If you are setting active equipment that pulls cooling air from below, specify a vented rack shelf instead.
7) What exact part number do I order for the aluminum double sided heavy duty rack shelf from B-Line?
Order Eaton B-Line part SB596S19106AAL. That number covers the brushed aluminum, double sided, heavy duty solid shelf, 6 inches high by 19.56 inches wide by 20 inches deep, taking four rack mount spaces.
8) Is the B-Line SB596S19106AAL steel or aluminum, and what is the finish?
Aluminum construction with a brushed aluminum finish, no paint or powder coat. At 5 pounds it is much lighter to handle and install overhead than a comparable steel shelf, and the bare brushed aluminum is a reasonable choice in clean indoor equipment rooms where you want a metallic look that matches an aluminum open frame.
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