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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Silver powder coat, Double sided rack mounted shelf, Heavy duty, solid shelf
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- Not Applicable
- Product Height:
- 6 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 20 in
- Product Weight:
- 16.8 lb
- Product Width:
- 23.31 in
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Model:
- Double sided rack mounted shelf, heavy duty, solid shelf
- Product Finish:
- Silver powder coat
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB596V23106SSL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the Eaton B-Line SB596V23106SSL shelf fit a standard 19-inch open frame rack?
The SB596V23106SSL is a rack mounted shelf 23.31 inches wide overall, which is the standard footprint for mounting to 19-inch EIA rack rails (19 inch rail centers plus the flange width). It is built for Eaton B-Line series open frame racks. Depth is 20 inches and height is 6 inches, so confirm you have 20 inches of clear depth behind the rails.
2) What does double sided mean on this B-Line rack shelf, and does it need both front and rear rails?
Double sided means the shelf mounts to both the front and rear rails of a two-post open frame rack, so the load is carried at four points rather than cantilevered off the front. You need a rack with both front and rear mounting rails at 20 inch depth. A single-sided (cantilever) shelf is the one to use if your rack only has front rails.
3) Is this a solid shelf or a vented shelf, and does that matter for network gear?
Solid deck, not vented. That is fine for patch panel accessories, power strips, tools, or non-heat-generating gear sitting in an open frame rack. If you are stacking switches or media converters that pull air vertically, a vented shelf is the better choice because a solid deck blocks airflow from below.
4) How many rack units does the SB596V23106SSL shelf take up?
At 6 inches tall it consumes roughly 3-1/2 rack units of vertical space (1U equals 1.75 inches). In practice plan on 4U of clear space in the rack elevation so your mounting holes line up on U boundaries.
5) What model number do I order for this heavy duty double sided B-Line rack shelf?
Order Eaton B-Line part number SB596V23106SSL. That single MPN covers the silver powder coat, 20 inch deep, double sided heavy duty solid shelf, so there are no finish or depth options to specify.
6) What is this B-Line shelf made of and will the finish match my existing silver racks?
Steel with a silver powder coat finish, which is the standard finish on Eaton B-Line series open frame racks. If your existing frames are the black powder coat version, this shelf will not match visually.
7) How heavy is the SB596V23106SSL shelf itself?
The shelf weighs 16.8 pounds empty. Worth knowing for two reasons: it is a one-person install but awkward to hold while starting screws in both front and rear rails, and that dead weight counts against the total load your open frame rack and its floor anchors are carrying.
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Does the B-LINE SB596V23106SSL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB596V23106SSL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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