Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 58 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 138 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 138 in
- Product Weight:
- 136 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Special Features:
- 58 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top channel
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 138 in
B-LINE SB5773138TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the Eaton B-Line SB5773138TG rack rated for a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
Yes. The SB5773138TG is a Seismic Zone 4 network bay closed duct rack, so it is built for the highest seismic zone classification. It is also UL Listed. Seismic performance still depends on anchoring it to the floor structure and, on a top channel rack like this one, tying the top channel back to the building per the anchoring detail on your drawings.
2) Will 19 inch rack-mount equipment and panels fit this B-Line network bay rack?
Yes, it is a 19 inch wide rack with 58 mounting spaces of usable rail height, so standard 19 inch EIA panels and network gear mount to it. Confirm your gear uses 12-24 hardware, because the rails are punched for 12-24 panel mounting holes rather than tapped 10-32 or square cage-nut holes.
3) What does "closed duct" mean on this Eaton B-Line rack, and do I still need separate cable management?
Closed duct means the vertical cable channels on the frame are enclosed rather than open rail, so jumpers and station cable run inside the rack uprights instead of being lashed to the outside. That covers vertical routing within the bay. Horizontal cross-connect management between bays, plus the overhead cable rack feeding the bay, are separate items and are not part of the rack itself.
4) Is this rack a two-post open frame or an enclosed cabinet?
It is an open frame rack, not a cabinet. There are no doors, side panels, fans, or locking enclosure. If your equipment needs physical security or filtered airflow, an enclosed cabinet is the right choice; an open frame like this one is used where access from both sides and heavy cable volume matter more.
5) How heavy is this 138 inch network rack, and can one person set it?
It weighs 136 lb bare, before any equipment. At 138 inches tall that length makes it awkward rather than simply heavy, so plan on two people minimum to walk it in and stand it up, and anchor it to the floor before loading anything.
6) What hardware do I need to mount panels to the 12-24 rails on this rack?
The rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so panel screws are 12-24 thread. If your patch panels, shelves, and rack-mount gear shipped with 10-32 screws (common on some data center racks), those will not thread here and you will need 12-24 rack screws instead.
7) What is the finish on the B-Line SB5773138TG, and will it match existing telco bays?
Steel construction with a Telco gray powder coat, which is the standard central office gray used across B-Line network bay framing. If your existing lineup is telco gray, new bays will line up visually without repainting.
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