Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 77 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack, Grade 33, ASTM A570
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Material Details:
- ASTM A570 grade 33 steel
- 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:
- 77 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
B-LINE SB5858140TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB5858140TG rack work in a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
Yes. The SB5858140TG is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay closed duct rack, so it is the version to spec where the structural drawings call for Zone 4 seismic anchorage rather than a standard open frame. It is also UL Listed.
2) How much mounting height do I get, and how tall is the frame overall?
The frame gives 77 mounting spaces (rack units) of usable panel height, and the rack stands 140 inches overall. At that height, check your ceiling clearance and, on a raised floor, your finished floor-to-slab dimension before ordering; it is considerably taller than a typical 7 foot 45U cabinet.
3) Do my patch panels and switches bolt straight to this B-Line rack, or do I need different screws?
The rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so you need 12-24 rack screws and any equipment ears or cage-nut-free brackets sized for 12-24 threads. Gear supplied with 10-32 hardware or M6 cage nuts will not thread into these rails, so order the correct screw kit with the rack.
4) How wide is this rack frame, and will it fit a standard 19 inch equipment lineup?
Overall frame width is 23 inches, which is the normal footprint for a rack carrying 19 inch EIA panels once the rail flanges and uprights are accounted for. Plan aisle layout on 23 inch centers plus whatever vertical cable manager width you add between bays.
5) What does the top channel style on this network bay rack mean for overhead cable runs?
It is a top channel design, which gives you a channel across the top of the bay to tie off and transition cabling into overhead ladder rack or cable tray. That is how multiple bays get ganged and bonded in a line-up, so budget for the tray, ladder rack, and bonding hardware separately; the rack is the frame only.
6) Is this an open frame rack or an enclosed cabinet?
Open frame. The SB5858140TG is an open rack bay, not a four-sided enclosure, so there are no doors, side panels, or locking security. If the equipment needs to be locked up or filtered for airflow, an enclosed cabinet is the right call instead.
7) What is this rack made of and how is it finished?
Steel, specifically ASTM A570 grade 33, with a Telco gray powder coat. That is the standard central-office gray, so it matches existing Telco gray bays in a network room rather than standing out against black cabinets.
8) How heavy is the B-Line SB5858140TG rack for handling and floor loading?
The frame itself weighs 108.19 lb empty. It is a two-person set and stand at 140 inches tall, and the floor load your engineer needs to check is that figure plus the installed equipment weight, not the rack alone.
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Does the B-LINE SB5858140TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5858140TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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