Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Double sided, Aluminum, Flat black powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 48 mounting spaces, Top angle style, Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack, ASTM A1011SS
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Cover Door Type:
- Double sided
- Material Details:
- ASTM A1011SS
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 36 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Special Features:
- 48 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Flat black powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top angle
- Product Material:
- Aluminium
B-LINE SB556096FB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will 19 inch rack-mount network gear fit the Eaton B-Line SB556096FB open rack?
Yes. The SB556096FB is a 19 inch wide open frame rack, so standard 19 inch EIA rack-mount switches, patch panels and servers mount straight to the rails. It gives 48 mounting spaces of usable rail height.
2) What size screws does this B-Line open rack take, and are cage nuts needed?
The rails are punched with 12-24 tapped panel mounting holes, so you fasten equipment directly with 12-24 rack screws. No cage nuts or clip nuts are required, unlike a square-hole rail rack.
3) Is this rack rated for a seismic zone 4 installation?
The SB556096FB is built as a seismic zone 4 network bay open duct rack, which is what data center and telecom specs in high seismic regions call for. It is also UL Listed. Anchoring to the slab and any overhead bracing still has to follow your project drawings.
4) What does double sided mean on this network bay rack?
Double sided refers to the rack having mounting rails accessible from both front and rear of the frame, which is how network bays are set up for patching on one face and switch gear on the other. It is an open frame, so there are no doors or side panels to remove for access.
5) Is this rack aluminum or steel, and how much does the frame weigh?
The frame is aluminum with a flat black powder coat finish, and the material spec is ASTM A1011SS. Frame weight is 36 lb, light enough that two people can set and plumb the bay before anchoring.
6) Should I use an open frame rack like this or an enclosed cabinet for a network closet?
An open rack like the SB556096FB gives you all-round access for patching and cable dressing and it stays cooler with no doors to trap heat, which is why network bays in secured rooms use them. Go to an enclosed cabinet instead if the room is shared or public and the equipment needs to be locked up or kept clean.
7) What is top angle style on a B-Line open rack?
Top angle refers to the angle member across the top of the frame, which is what ladder rack and overhead cable runway tie into above the bay. If you are running overhead duct into the row, this is the style that accepts it.
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