Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Double sided, 340 lb, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 65 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:
- 138 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 138 in
- Product Weight:
- 151.25 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Special Features:
- 65 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
B-LINE SB5862138TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB5862138TG open rack meet a Seismic Zone 4 requirement for a network room?
Yes. The SB5862138TG is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, so it is the right choice where the structural spec calls for Zone 4 anchorage. It is also UL Listed. Anchoring to the floor (and to overhead ladder rack or duct where the design calls for it) is what makes the seismic rating meaningful on site, so follow the anchorage detail on the drawing.
2) How much equipment can I load on the B-Line SB5862138TG rack?
Rated load is 340 lb. That is the total equipment weight the frame is rated to carry, so tally up your switches, patch panels and cable managers against it before filling all the spaces. The rack itself weighs 151.25 lb empty, which matters for floor loading and for getting it into the room.
3) How many rack units does this 65-space B-Line open rack give me, and will my 19 inch gear mount to it?
The frame provides 65 mounting spaces at a 19 inch width, which is the standard EIA equipment width, so standard 19 inch panels, switches and patch panels bolt straight in. The rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so you need 12-24 rack screws, not 10-32 and not M6 cage nuts.
4) What thread do the rack screws need to be for the B-Line SB5862138TG?
12-24. The mounting rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so order 12-24 rack screws and any threaded accessory hardware to match. Mixing in 10-32 screws will cross-thread the rail.
5) What does double sided mean on a B-Line open frame network rack?
Double sided means the frame is punched and usable for mounting from both sides rather than a single mounting plane, which is what a network bay rack needs when you are landing patch panels on one face and active gear on the other. It is an open frame rack, not an enclosure, so there are no doors or side panels and no locking security.
6) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a cabinet enclosure for a telecom room?
An open frame rack is the choice when the room itself is secure and you want maximum cable access and passive airflow, which is typical for a telco network bay with overhead duct and ladder rack. The SB5862138TG is open on all sides, with no doors, so if you need locked access, dust control or forced-air containment, specify a closed enclosure instead.
7) What is the exact part number to order this Eaton B-Line seismic rack?
Order Eaton B-Line part number SB5862138TG. That is the double sided, telco gray, 138 inch, 65-space Seismic Zone 4 network bay rack with 12-24 rails.
8) Does the B-Line SB5862138TG finish match existing telco equipment racks?
The finish is telco gray powder coat over steel, the standard color for central office and telecom bay equipment, so it lines up visually with existing telco-gray racks and runway in the same room.
9) What is top angle style on this Eaton B-Line rack?
Top angle refers to the angle member across the top of the frame, which gives the bay its top bracing and a surface for tying into overhead cable runway or duct. It is part of why this frame suits an open duct network bay rather than a standalone two-post rack.
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