Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 42 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack, 14 gauge, ASTM A569
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Material Details:
- 14 gauge, ASTM A569
- Product Height:
- 90 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 90 in
- Product Weight:
- 114.05 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Special Features:
- 42 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 SB5872090TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 19-inch rack-mount switch or patch panel fit the Eaton B-Line SB5872090TG open rack?
Yes. The SB5872090TG is a 19 inch wide open frame rack with 42 mounting spaces, so standard 19 inch EIA rack-mount gear (patch panels, switches, cable managers) mounts directly to the rails. 42 mounting spaces is 42 rack units of usable panel height.
2) Is this B-Line open rack rated for a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
It is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, which is what a data center or telecom room in a high seismic region calls for. It is also UL Listed. Anchoring to the floor slab per the structural drawings is still part of the install.
3) What is an open duct rack and when should I use one instead of an enclosed cabinet?
An open frame rack like this B-Line network bay has no doors or side panels, so equipment is reachable from all sides and cable is dressed straight out to vertical and overhead duct. That is the normal choice in a secured telecom room or MDF where density and cable access matter more than physical security. If you need locked access, dust control, or fan-forced airflow in a shared space, an enclosed cabinet is the better call.
4) What gauge steel is this Eaton B-Line rack made from?
It is 14 gauge steel to ASTM A569, finished in Telco gray powder coat. That is the standard telco finish, so it will match existing B-Line bays and ladder rack already in most equipment rooms.
5) Does the top channel on this rack let me bolt it to overhead cable runway?
Yes, that is what the top channel style is for. The channel across the head of the bay gives you the attachment point for overhead ladder rack or runway, which is also how multiple bays get tied together into a continuous row.
6) How heavy is the B-Line SB5872090TG rack and how many people do I need to set it?
The rack weighs 114.05 lb bare. At that weight and 90 inches tall it is a two-person lift to stand and plumb, and it wants to be anchored before any gear goes in it.
7) What is the exact part number to order this B-Line 42 space seismic rack?
Order Eaton B-Line part number SB5872090TG. That is the 19 inch wide, 90 inch tall, 42 mounting space open duct rack in Telco gray.
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Does the B-LINE SB5872090TG come with a warranty?
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