Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Double sided, 340 lb, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 44 mounting spaces, Top angle style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Cover Door Type:
- Double sided
- Load Capacity:
- 340 lb
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 124.036 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Special Features:
- 44 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top angle
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 96 in
B-LINE SB5862096TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How much equipment weight will the Eaton B-Line SB5862096TG open frame rack hold?
The SB5862096TG open frame rack is rated for 340 lb of load capacity. That is the number to size against when you total up your switches, patch panels, and cable managers. The rack itself weighs 124.036 lb, which matters for floor loading and for how many hands you need to stand it up.
2) Will a standard 19 inch rack-mount switch or patch panel fit this B-Line open rack?
Yes. The SB5862096TG is a 19 in wide rack with 12-24 panel mounting holes, which is the standard thread for telecom and network gear panel screws. Anything built to 19 inch rack-mount width bolts straight to the rails.
3) Is this rack approved for a seismic zone 4 installation?
The SB5862096TG is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, and it is UL Listed. If you are specifying for a hospital, data center, or school in a high seismic region, that is the designation on the drawing. Anchoring detail and any bracing to overhead structure still follow the engineer of record.
4) How many rack units does the B-Line SB5862096TG give you?
44 mounting spaces on a 96 in tall frame. That is a full-height telco bay, so plan your ceiling clearance and any overhead ladder rack or cable runway before you set it, and check the door openings on the route in.
5) What does double sided mean on this Eaton B-Line open rack?
Double sided means the frame carries mounting rails front and back, so you can hang equipment from both faces instead of only one. For an open duct network bay that usually means active gear on one side and patch fields or cable management on the other. It is an open frame, not an enclosure, so there are no doors or side panels.
6) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a closed cabinet for my telecom room?
An open frame rack such as the SB5862096TG gives you unobstructed access to both faces and free airflow, which suits a secured telecom or IDF room where the room itself is the enclosure. Go with a closed cabinet instead when the equipment sits in a shared, public, or dirty space and needs lockable doors and side panels. This 96 in top angle frame is the telco bay style, built to tie into overhead cable runway.
7) Do I need to order rack screws separately for this B-Line rack?
Plan on it. The rails are drilled for 12-24 panel mounting hardware, so you will want 12-24 rack screws, and cage nuts are not part of this rail style. Add cable management, grounding kit, and floor anchors to your order as the install requires.
8) Will this rack match the gray telco racks already in my equipment room?
The finish is a Telco gray powder coat over steel, the standard color used across telecom bay lineups. If your existing bays are telco gray, the SB5862096TG lines up with them visually and can be ganged into the same row.
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Does the B-LINE SB5862096TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5862096TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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