Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Varity of shelves and accessories available, Double sided, Aluminum, Telco gray powder coat finish, 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:
- 48 in
- Product Length Depth:
- 48 in
- Product Weight:
- 33 lb
- Product Width:
- 19 in
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray 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 SB556048XUTG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will a 19-inch rack-mount switch or patch panel mount in the B-Line SB556048XUTG open rack?
Yes. The SB556048XUTG is a 19 inch wide two-post open frame rack, which is the standard mounting width for network switches, patch panels and rack-mount servers. It is a double sided rack, so equipment can be mounted and accessed from both faces.
2) How much floor space do I need for this two-post open rack?
Plan on a footprint based on 19 inches wide by 48 inches in length/depth, plus clearance at both faces since it is a double sided rack and gets worked from front and back. It is an open frame design, so there are no side panels or doors eating extra width.
3) Should I use an open two-post rack like this or a fully enclosed cabinet?
An open frame rack is the right call where you own the room and physical security is handled at the door: cable access is unrestricted on all sides, airflow is unobstructed, and you can reach terminations without opening anything. Go to an enclosed cabinet instead when the gear sits in a shared or public space and needs to be locked, or when you need dust protection. This Eaton B-Line rack is the open, customer premise style with no doors or side covers.
4) Is the B-Line SB556048XUTG rack UL Listed for an institutional or commercial install?
UL Listed, which is what a facilities or MRO spec usually calls for on telecom room racking. That is the only listing stated for it, so if your drawing also calls out a seismic or grounding standard, check that separately against the model being quoted.
5) What gauge and material is the B-Line open rack, and is it strong enough for loaded switches?
The frame is 11 gauge steel per ASTM A570, with aluminium called out as the product material. 11 gauge is the heavy-duty end of rack framing, which is why the unit only weighs 33 lb empty yet takes loaded rack-mount equipment on both faces.
6) Do shelves and cable management come with the SB556048XUTG rack?
No. What you get is the two-post open frame itself. Shelves and accessories are offered separately for the Eaton B-Line series rack line, so budget those as add-on line items along with any anchors or hardware needed to secure the rack to the floor.
7) Will this rack match the telco gray equipment already in my communications room?
Finish is a telco gray powder coat, the standard color used across telecom racking and cable management, so it lines up visually with existing relay racks, ladder rack and wall-mount gear in a typical comm room.
8) Is one person enough to carry and set this rack?
At 33 lb the frame is a one-person carry and easy to stage in a finished space without a lift. The weight goes up fast once shelves and equipment are loaded, so set and anchor it in position before you populate it.
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Absolutely. The B-LINE SB556048XUTG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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