Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Silver powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 43 mounting spaces, Telco style, Self-supporting relay rack, 11 gauge, ASTM A1011SS
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge, ASTM A1011SS
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 39.4375 in
- Product Weight:
- 114 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 43 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Silver powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Clamps & Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Supports
- Product Type:
- Self-supporting relay rack
- Product Details:
- Self-supporting relay rack
- Product Style:
- Telco
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB508096XUSL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB508096XUSL relay rack stand on its own, or does it need to be braced to a wall or ladder rack?
The SB508096XUSL is a self-supporting relay rack, so the frame carries its own load once anchored to the floor. At 96 inches tall and 114 lb bare, plan on floor anchoring per your installation practice; no wall or overhead ladder-rack bracing is required by the rack design itself.
2) What thread do the rails take, and do I need to order rack screws separately?
Rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so equipment mounts with 12-24 rack screws. If your existing hardware stock is 10-32, none of it will thread in here, and cage nuts are not used on a tapped 12-24 rail. Order 12-24 screws and washers to suit the panels you are hanging.
3) Is the SB508096XUSL UL Listed for use in a commercial telecom room?
UL Listed, yes. That is stated for this rack, which matters where an inspector or a spec on the drawing calls for listed support hardware in the equipment room.
4) How many rack units does the B-Line SB508096XUSL give me?
The rails provide 43 mounting spaces over the 96 inch frame. Count your gear in rack units before you buy: 43 spaces fills up fast once patch panels, a couple of switches and a UPS go in, and the open frame has no spare hidden space at the top or bottom.
5) What is the difference between a Telco style relay rack like this and a full enclosed server cabinet?
Telco style is an open two-post frame: rails front and back of the uprights, nothing enclosing the equipment. That gives you open-air cooling and straight access to cabling from both sides, which is why it is the standard in telecom rooms and MDF/IDF closets. It gives no physical security and no dust protection. If the room is shared, public, or dirty, a lockable enclosed cabinet is the better call; for a controlled closet, the open frame is easier to work in.
6) Is this B-Line rack strong enough for heavy switchgear and batteries, or is it light-duty sheet steel?
Construction is 11 gauge steel to ASTM A1011SS, which is a structural-quality hot-rolled sheet spec, not a light commercial gauge. That is the same material class used for loaded telecom relay racks. The bare frame itself weighs 114 lb.
7) Will the silver powder coat finish match racks already installed in my building?
The finish is a silver powder coat over steel. It is a painted finish, not bare or galvanized metal, so it will sit alongside other silver powder coated B-Line frames without an obvious mismatch, but it will not match a black-coated rack run.
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Does the B-LINE SB508096XUSL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB508096XUSL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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