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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Mounting spaces: 14, 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:
- 36 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- Rack extension
- Product Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 30 in
B-LINE SB5641030TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What does the B-Line SB5641030TG rack extension actually do to an existing open frame rack?
It adds height to an installed Eaton B-Line series open frame rack, giving 14 additional mounting spaces (14U) of usable rail. It is an extension, not a standalone rack, so it needs an existing open frame rack underneath it to mount to.
2) Will 19 inch rack-mount switches and patch panels fit the B-Line SB5641030TG extension?
Yes. The extension is 19 inches wide, the standard EIA rack-mount width, so any 19 inch panel, switch, or shelf that fits the rack below will fit the extension section. You get 14 rack units of space in it.
3) How much overhead clearance do I need above the rack to install the SB5641030TG extension?
Allow at least 30 inches above the top of the existing rack. The extension stands 30 inches tall, and you need working room above that to land the hardware. Depth is 30 inches, matching the footprint of the run it sits on.
4) Will the telco gray finish on this extension match my existing B-Line open racks?
The extension is finished in telco gray powder coat, the same standard finish used across the Eaton B-Line open frame rack line, so it matches racks ordered in telco gray. If your existing frames are black, the gray will not blend.
5) Should I add a rack extension or just buy a taller rack?
An extension makes sense when the rack is already installed, cabled, and loaded, and you only need more panel space at the top. The SB5641030TG adds 14 mounting spaces without disturbing the existing equipment. If you are building new, or you need more than one extension's worth of height, ordering a full-height open frame rack from the start is the cleaner build.
6) What part number do I order for the 14-space telco gray B-Line rack extension?
Order Eaton B-Line SB5641030TG. That is the 14 mounting space extension in telco gray powder coat, 19 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 30 inches high.
7) Is the B-Line rack extension a one-person install?
At 36 lb it is liftable by one person at floor level, but it mounts on top of an existing rack at height. Two people is the practical call, one to hold and one to start the fasteners.
8) Is the B-Line SB5641030TG steel or aluminum?
Steel, with a telco gray powder coat over it. That matters for load and for grounding practice in a telecom or data room, where a steel open frame is bonded back to the ground bar along with the rest of the run.
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Does the B-LINE SB5641030TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5641030TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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