Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Varity of shelves and accessories available, Double sided, Aluminum, Flat black powder coat, Customer premise style, Two-post network equipment rack, 11 gauge, ASTM A570
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Cover Door Type:
- Double sided
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge, ASTM A570
- Product Height:
- 84 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 35 in
- Product Weight:
- 33 lb
- Product Width:
- 6 in
- Surface Finish:
- Flat black powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Two-post network equipment rack
- Product Details:
- Two-post network equipment rack
- Product Style:
- Customer premise
- Product Material:
- Aluminium
B-LINE SB55608435U6FB – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is this Eaton B-Line rack UL Listed for a commercial telecom room?
Yes, the rack is UL Listed, which is what most institutional and government specs call out for equipment racks in a communications room. Model number to reference on the submittal is SB55608435U6FB.
2) Should I use a two-post open rack or an enclosed cabinet for my network closet?
A two-post open frame like this Eaton B-Line rack is for a secured room where you already control access: it gives you both-side access to patch panels and switches, free airflow, and the easiest cable dressing. It gives you no locking doors, no side panels and no dust protection. If the gear sits in a shared or public space, or you need to lock it, go to an enclosed cabinet instead. This one is a double sided, customer premise style frame meant for patch and switch mounting in a dedicated closet.
3) Is the SB55608435U6FB rack aluminum or steel, and how heavy is it to set?
Aluminum construction, built from 11 gauge material to ASTM A570, and the frame weighs 33 lb. That is a one or two person lift to stand up and bolt down, unlike a welded steel cabinet. Light weight also means floor anchoring matters more once the rack is loaded with switches and patch panels.
4) Does the rack come with shelves or do I have to order those separately?
The order covers the open frame rack itself. Shelves and accessories for the Eaton B-Line series are a separate line item, and there is a range of them available, so plan on adding shelves, cable management and any vertical managers to the order to finish the install.
5) Can I mount standard 19 inch rack equipment in this B-Line frame?
Yes. It is a two-post network equipment rack in the customer premise style, which is the standard open frame used for 19 inch patch panels, switches and rack mount gear in telecom rooms. Being double sided, you can dress and access cabling from front and back.
6) How much floor space do I need to plan around the rack for service access?
The frame itself occupies 35 inches deep by 6 inches wide at the base, but because it is a double sided open rack you need working clearance on both front and rear faces, not just the front. Lay out the closet so a tech can get behind it to terminate and trace cable, and leave room above the 84 inch height for overhead cable pathway.
7) What finish does the B-Line open rack come in, and will it match the other racks in my building?
Flat black powder coat. If your existing IDF rooms were built out with black B-Line or comparable open frames, this matches visually and keeps a standardized look across closets. There is no other finish choice on this model, SB55608435U6FB.
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