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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Product Height:
- 84 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 36 IN
- Product Weight:
- 68.3 LB
- Product Width:
- 20.26 IN
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- 4-post server rack
- Product Finish:
- Flat black powder coat
- Product Material:
- Aluminum
- Product Length:
- 36 in
- Special Features:
- EIA square hole rails
B-LINE SB8361908436FB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is a 20 inch wide open frame rack too narrow for my cabling, or do I need a wider one?
The frame measures 20.26 inches wide overall, which is about as tight as a 19 inch rack gets. There are no side panels on an open frame, so cable runs are managed on the outside of the posts rather than inside the width. If you need vertical cable managers with fingers and covers running full height, budget for the extra width they add beside the rack, since they do not fit inside a 20.26 inch envelope.
2) Should I use a 4-post open frame rack or a fully enclosed cabinet for my network closet?
A 4-post open frame like this Eaton B-Line rack gives you access from all four sides and the best natural airflow, and it is the usual choice for a secured telecom or network room where the door already controls who gets in. Choose an enclosed cabinet instead when you need lockable security in a shared or public space, dust control on a shop floor, or a place to mount fans and filtered airflow. The open frame also weighs far less to move, at 68.3 lb.
3) Why is a 36 inch deep rack better than a shallower one for servers?
36 inches of depth is what full-depth rackmount servers and their rail kits need, along with room behind the rear posts for power cords and patch tails. Shallower two-post relay racks handle patch panels and switches fine but leave a deep server hanging unsupported. With 4-post construction at 36 inches deep, this frame carries equipment on rails front and rear.
4) Is the Eaton B-Line open rack aluminum or steel, and does that affect how it holds equipment?
The frame is aluminum with a flat black powder coat finish. Aluminum is why the rack comes in at 68.3 lb, which makes it much easier for a two-person crew to carry into a closet or up stairs than a comparable steel frame. Anchor it to the floor, or brace it overhead, once you start loading heavy gear high in the frame.
5) Will this rack match the black equipment racks already in our data room?
Finish is a flat black powder coat, the standard matte black used across most data and telecom racks, so it reads as a match beside existing black frames and cabinets. For facilities standardizing on one look across multiple closets, the model to reorder is SB8361908436FB.
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