Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 67 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct 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:
- 140 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 140 in
- Product Weight:
- 137 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 67 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top channel
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5777140TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the B-Line SB5777140TG rack rated for seismic installation in California?
It is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, which is the highest of the legacy seismic zone classifications and the one that covers most of coastal California. The frame is 11 gauge steel to ASTM A1011SS and the rack is UL Listed. Zone 4 rating applies to the rack itself, so your anchorage to slab and any overhead bracing still has to be engineered to the local code.
2) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a fully enclosed cabinet for a telecom room?
An open duct rack is the right call for cross-connect and network bay work: both sides of the panel stay accessible, cable is run into vertical duct rather than pulled through cabinet doors, and there is no door or side panel to remove. Go with an enclosed cabinet instead when you need physical security, dust control, or captive airflow for server gear. This B-Line frame is open, top channel style, with 67 mounting spaces on 12-24 rails.
3) What does top channel style mean on this rack and does it matter for my ladder rack?
Top channel means the rack is capped with a channel across the top of the two uprights, which is the surface you bolt ladder rack, runway, or overhead bracing to. On a 140 inch Zone 4 bay that top channel is also where the overhead sway bracing ties in, so lay out your cable runway with the channel height in mind.
4) Is the SB5777140TG a single rack or does it include cable management?
Model SB5777140TG is the open frame rack itself, 23 inches wide with 12-24 tapped rails and a top channel. Vertical cable duct, ladder rack, grounding busbar, and anchor hardware are separate items you specify to suit the room.
5) How much does this rack weigh and can one person handle it?
137 pounds bare, at 140 inches long. It is a two-person carry minimum, and realistically a three-person raise once it is on the anchors, because the length makes it awkward long before the weight does. Get it into the room lying down before you stand it up.
6) Will the Telco gray finish match the racks already in my MDF?
The finish is Telco gray powder coat, the standard grey used across telecom distribution frames, so it lines up with existing B-Line bays and most legacy telco racking in the room. Powder coat over 11 gauge steel, so it holds up to panel swaps and cable pulls better than a painted finish.
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