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, open duct unequal flange rack
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 140 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 140 in
- Product Weight:
- 108.19 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, open duct unequal flange rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, open duct unequal flange rack
- Product Style:
- Top channel
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5857140TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the B-Line SB5857140TG rack rated for a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
Yes. The Eaton B-Line SB5857140TG is built as a Seismic Zone 4 open duct unequal flange rack, so it is the version to specify where the structural drawing calls for Zone 4 seismic bracing on telecom racking. It is also UL Listed.
2) How much rack-mount space does the SB5857140TG open frame rack give me?
67 mounting spaces, on rails punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes. That means you tap 12-24 screws directly into the rail, no cage nuts, which is the standard telco convention rather than the square-hole EIA pattern used on server cabinets. If your gear ships with 10-32 or M6 hardware you will need 12-24 screws to mount it.
3) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a fully enclosed cabinet in my telecom room?
An open frame rack is the right pick when the room itself is secured and you want free cable access on all four sides plus natural airflow. The SB5857140TG is an open duct unequal flange design with a top channel style, which is aimed at cross-connect and cabling-dense telco work where you are routing vertically off the rack. If you need physical security at the equipment, lockable doors, or filtered/contained airflow, you want an enclosed cabinet instead, not this frame.
4) What does the unequal flange design on this rack actually do for cable management?
Unequal flange means one flange of the upright is deeper than the other, giving you a channel alongside the mounting rail to dress and tie cable without it crossing the equipment faces. Paired with the top channel style, it lets you bring cable down from overhead ladder rack into the rack's own duct. Vertical managers, ladder rack, and mounting hardware are separate items, not part of the rack itself.
5) What is the exact part number to order for this 140 inch seismic B-Line open rack?
Order Eaton B-Line part number SB5857140TG. That single MPN covers the configuration: steel, Telco gray powder coat, top channel, 12-24 tapped rails, 67 mounting spaces, Seismic Zone 4.
6) Will the finish on this B-Line rack match the other telco racks already in my equipment room?
It is finished in Telco gray powder coat over steel, the standard gray used across B-Line series open frame racking, so it lines up visually with existing telco rack rows rather than standing out like a black cabinet.
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Does the B-LINE SB5857140TG come with a warranty?
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