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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Mounting spaces: 14, 5" Space between racks, Telco gray powder coat, Rack extension
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Product Height:
- 30 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 30 in
- Product Weight:
- 40 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- Rack extension
- Product Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5646030TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Eaton B-Line SB5646030TG a complete open frame rack or an add-on section?
It's a rack extension, not a standalone rack. The SB5646030TG adds 14 mounting spaces onto an existing Eaton B-Line series open frame rack rather than standing on its own. If you need a first, freestanding rack, order a base open frame rack instead and use this to grow it.
2) How much rack-mount equipment will a 14 mounting space B-Line extension hold?
Fourteen mounting spaces equals 14 rack units of usable panel height, so you can hang 14 single-U devices, or any mix such as two 4U UPS chassis and six 1U switches. Count your gear in U before ordering so you know whether one extension covers you or you need a second.
3) What are the dimensions and weight of the SB5646030TG rack extension?
The extension measures 30 in height, 30 in length/depth and 23 in width, and weighs 40 lb. Those numbers matter for two reasons: the 30 in depth sets how far the assembly stands off the wall or how much aisle it eats, and at 40 lb it's a one or two person lift onto an existing frame.
4) What does the 5 inch space between racks mean on this B-Line extension?
The extension is built to sit 5 in off the rack it attaches to, leaving a gap between the two frames. That channel is where cable runs, vertical managers and jumpers drop between bays, so plan your cabling to use it rather than routing around the outside.
5) Should I use an open frame rack extension or an enclosed cabinet for my equipment?
Open frame, like this B-Line series extension, is the choice when the room is already secured and you want free airflow plus tool-free access to cabling on every side. Go to an enclosed cabinet instead when you need lockable physical security, dust control, or a place to mount fans and doors. The open frame also weighs far less to handle, 40 lb in this case.
6) Is the telco gray finish on this rack extension going to match my existing B-Line racks?
The finish is telco gray powder coat, the standard Eaton B-Line colour used across the series open frame racks. If your installed bays are the same telco gray, the extension lines up visually with them. Powder coat over steel also holds up better to scuffing from equipment slides than a painted finish.
7) Is this B-Line rack extension steel, and is it suitable for a data closet with heavy switchgear?
Construction is steel with a powder coat finish, which is what you want in a telecom or MDF closet carrying switches, patch panels and rack-mount UPS units. It is an open frame, so there are no side panels or doors, and equipment is exposed for airflow and access on all sides.
8) What is the manufacturer part number for this B-Line 14 space telco gray rack extension?
Order it as Eaton B-Line SB5646030TG. That single MPN covers the 14 mounting space, 5 in spacing, telco gray powder coat rack extension, so a distributor cross-referencing it needs no further suffix.
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Does the B-LINE SB5646030TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5646030TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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