Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, Siesmic zone 4, Open duct, 51 mounting spaces, Top channel style, 19"
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 97 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, closed duct unequal flange rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, closed duct unequal flange rack
- Product Style:
- Top angle
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5563096TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a B-Line SB5563096TG rack hold standard 19 inch rack-mount equipment?
Yes. The SB5563096TG is a 19 inch EIA-width open frame rack with 51 mounting spaces, so any standard 19 inch rack-mount switch, patch panel, or UPS chassis mounts to it. Rack units are measured in 1.75 inch increments, so 51 spaces is a full-height equipment column.
2) Is the SB5563096TG rack rated for a seismic zone 4 installation?
It is built as a Seismic Zone 4 rack, which is the configuration specified for the highest seismic design category in California and similar regions. It is also UL Listed. Zone 4 racks rely on a properly engineered floor anchorage and top bracing to perform as intended, so follow the structural detail on your drawings.
3) What does open frame rack mean here, and should I use a cabinet instead?
An open frame rack like the Eaton B-Line SB5563096TG is a bare steel two-post style frame with no doors, side panels, or lock. Cabling and airflow are unrestricted and every side of the gear stays reachable, which is why telecom rooms and MDFs use them. If the equipment sits in a shared or public space, or you need physical security, dust control, or directed airflow, choose an enclosed cabinet instead.
4) What is the top channel or top angle style on this B-Line rack for?
The SB5563096TG uses a top angle style head, which is the surface you bolt overhead bracing or cable runway to. On a seismic zone 4 install that top connection is part of how the frame is restrained, so the runway or brace attachment is not optional trim.
5) Does the B-Line SB5563096TG open rack come with shelves, cable management, or mounting hardware for equipment?
It is the frame only. The 51 mounting spaces are drilled for rack gear, but vertical cable managers, shelves, power strips, grounding kits, and the rack screws or cage nuts for your equipment are ordered separately, as are the floor anchors suited to your slab.
6) What finish does the B-Line SB5563096TG come in, and will it match existing telecom racks?
Telco gray powder coat over steel, which is the standard finish on telecom frames and cable runway, so it lines up visually with existing telco gray racks and ladder rack in the same room.
7) How much does the SB5563096TG rack weigh for shipping and handling on site?
The frame weighs 97 pounds empty. That is a two-person lift to stand it up, and it ships as a long 96 inch piece, so plan the path from the dock to the telecom room before it arrives.
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Does the B-LINE SB5563096TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5563096TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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