Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Yellow zinc finish, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 65 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 124 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 65 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Yellow zinc
- 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
- Product Length:
- 96 in
B-LINE SB5776096YZ – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a B-Line SB5776096YZ open rack take standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment with 12-24 screws?
The rails on the SB5776096YZ are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so anything you mount needs 12-24 screws (or clip nuts sized to that hole). It gives 65 mounting spaces of usable rail height. If your switches and patch panels ship with 10-32 hardware, buy 12-24 screws to suit.
2) Is this B-Line rack rated for a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
Yes. The SB5776096YZ is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, which is why it's specified in hospitals, data centers and government facilities on the West Coast. It's also UL Listed. Seismic performance depends on anchoring it to the floor per the engineer's detail, so the anchors and any top bracing are part of the install, not the rack.
3) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a cabinet for a telecom room?
An open frame network bay rack like the SB5776096YZ is the choice when the equipment lives in a locked, dedicated telecom or MDF room. Open sides give you the easiest cable access and free airflow, and the top channel style is made to tie into overhead ladder rack and cable runway. Go to an enclosed cabinet instead when the gear sits in a shared space, a warehouse, or anywhere you need lockable doors, dust protection or contained cooling.
4) Can I add more B-Line network bays next to this one later to build out a row?
Yes, network bay racks are meant to be lined up and ganged into rows with shared overhead runway. Order matching 96 inch bays with the same 12-24 rail punch and top channel so the mounting spaces and cable duct line up across the row. Mixing rail hole patterns in one row means carrying two kinds of mounting hardware.
5) What does the top channel style on this Eaton B-Line rack do for me?
The top channel is the horizontal member across the head of the frame. It stiffens the bay and gives you a structural point to attach overhead cable runway, ladder rack or a top-of-rack duct, and to gang multiple bays together in a row. On a 96 inch open duct rack that's how the cable management above the rack gets supported.
6) Is a yellow zinc finish OK for an indoor data room, or do I need painted black?
Yellow zinc is a plated steel finish that resists corrosion in conditioned indoor spaces, which is where these network bays normally go. It's a functional finish rather than a cosmetic one, so if the room is customer-facing or the spec calls for a color match to black racks already in the row, ask for the painted version instead.
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Does the B-LINE SB5776096YZ come with a warranty?
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