Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Used to mount electronic switching equipment, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 49 mounting spaces, Top angle style, Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack, 11 gauge
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Number Of Rack Units:
- Three racks
- Product Height:
- 96 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 96 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 49 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seiemic zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top angle
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5547096TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) How much equipment can the B-Line SB5547096TG open frame rack hold, and how tall is it?
The SB5547096TG stands 96 inches tall and gives you 49 mounting spaces of usable rail. That is a full-height telco bay, so plan ceiling clearance and any overhead cable runway above the 96 inch dimension before you set it.
2) What screw size do the rack rails take, 12-24 or 10-32?
The rails are punched for 12-24 panel mounting holes. Switching gear, patch panels and cage nuts specified for 10-32 will not thread into it, so order 12-24 rack screws and make sure your equipment ears are slotted for that size.
3) Is this B-Line rack rated for a seismic zone 4 installation?
Yes. The SB5547096TG is built as a seismic zone 4 network bay open duct rack, made from 11 gauge steel. It is UL Listed. Seismic performance still depends on anchoring it to the slab and bracing per your structural drawings.
4) How much floor space does a 96 inch B-Line open rack need?
Footprint is 23 inches wide by 96 inches deep as listed, with a 96 inch height. Lay out your hot and cold aisle clearance and conduit stub-ups around that before the slab work is done.
5) Should I use an open frame rack like this or an enclosed cabinet for switching equipment?
An open duct rack like the SB5547096TG is the right call in a controlled telecom or MDF room where you want unrestricted airflow and both-side access to cabling. It offers no physical security or dust protection, so if the gear sits in a shared space, a back room, or anywhere the public reaches, use a locking enclosure instead. Open racks are also easier to dress large cable bundles into, which is why they dominate carrier and telco bays.
6) What finish is the B-Line SB5547096TG, and will it match our existing telco bays?
Steel with a telco gray powder coat, the standard color in central office and MDF rooms, so it lines up visually with most existing gray bay line-ups. Powder coat over 11 gauge steel holds up to repeated equipment swaps without chipping the way wet paint does.
7) How heavy is this rack and can one person set it?
The rack weighs 96 lb. At 96 inches tall that is an awkward two-person lift to stand upright, and it must be anchored to the floor before any equipment goes in, especially in a seismic zone 4 application.
8) What is the top angle style on this B-Line rack for?
Top angle construction means the rack is finished with an angled top member rather than a flat channel, which is what you use to tie into overhead cable runway and to gang multiple bays together in a line-up. The listed configuration covers three racks.
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Does the B-LINE SB5547096TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5547096TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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