Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Used to mount electronic switching equipment, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 45 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, closed duct unequal flange rack
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Cover Door Type:
- Double sided
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge, ASTM A1011SS
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 93 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 45 mounting spaces
- 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 channel
- Product Material:
- Steel
- Product Length:
- 96 in
B-LINE SB5859096TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 19-inch rack-mount switch or patch panel fit the B-Line SB5859096TG open frame rack?
The rails are drilled with 12-24 panel mounting holes and give 45 mounting spaces, which is the standard EIA panel pattern used for 19-inch equipment. You supply the 12-24 rack screws to match; the holes are tapped for that thread, so no cage nuts are involved.
2) Is this B-Line open frame rack rated for a seismic area?
It is built as a Seismic Zone 4 closed duct unequal flange rack, so it is the version specified where the highest seismic zone applies. The frame is 11 gauge ASTM A1011SS steel and it is UL Listed. Anchorage to the slab still has to follow the engineer's detail for the room.
3) What does "unequal flange" mean on a telecom rack, and does it change how I mount equipment?
Unequal flange means the two legs of the rail channel are different depths, which offsets the mounting surface and gives cabling room on the deeper side while the panel face stays flush. Equipment still mounts to 12-24 holes the same way. The rack is double sided, so you can mount from both faces.
4) Is this an open frame rack or an enclosed cabinet?
Open frame. There is no enclosure, door, or side panel, which is why it is used for switching gear and patch fields where access from both sides and open airflow matter. If you need lockable security or dust protection, an enclosed cabinet is the right choice instead.
5) Does this rack have a top channel for attaching cable runway?
Yes, it is top channel style, so overhead ladder rack or runway can be tied off to the top of the frame. The runway, junction-splice kit, and any vertical cable managers are separate items.
6) How much does this Eaton B-Line open rack weigh for handling and floor loading?
The empty frame weighs 93 lb. That is a two-person lift to stand it up, and the floor load you calculate for the room is that 93 lb plus the equipment you are loading into the 45 spaces.
7) Will the finish on this rack match other B-Line telecom racks already in my room?
The finish is telco gray powder coat, the standard central-office gray used across B-Line series open racks, so it lines up with existing telco gray frames and ladder rack in the same room.
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Does the B-LINE SB5859096TG come with a warranty?
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