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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 39.4375 IN
- Product Weight:
- 114 LB
- Product Width:
- 23 IN
- Special Features:
- 37 mounting spaces
- Surface Finishing:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Clamps & Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Supports
- Product Type:
- Self-supporting relay rack
- Product Details:
- Self-supporting relay rack
- Product Style:
- Telco style
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB508096UTG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the B-Line SB508096UTG relay rack need to be bolted to a wall or ladder rack?
No. The SB508096UTG is a self-supporting relay rack, built from 11 gauge steel with a 39.4375 inch base depth that keeps it standing on its own. Standard practice is still to anchor the base to the floor in a telecom room, but the frame does not depend on a wall or overhead runway for stability.
2) Will standard 19 inch rackmount equipment fit this Eaton B-Line open frame rack?
It is a Telco style rack with 12-24 panel mounting holes and 23 inches of overall width, so it takes gear and panels punched for that hole pattern. Equipment supplied with 10-32 or cage nut hardware will need matching 12-24 screws, and gear built strictly for square-hole cabinet rails is not a direct fit.
3) How many rack units of gear can I mount in the 96 inch B-Line relay rack?
37 mounting spaces across a 96 inch tall frame. Plan your patch panels, switches and rack-mount UPS around that figure, and remember cable managers and blanking panels eat into it as well.
4) Is this B-Line rack UL Listed for an equipment room inspection?
Yes, the SB508096UTG carries a UL Listing. That is the line an inspector or spec writer usually wants on an open frame rack in a telecom or electrical room.
5) What mounting screws do I need to order with this rack?
The rails are punched for 12-24 panel mounting holes, so stock 12-24 rack screws (and cup washers if you want to protect the powder coat). Count roughly four per device across your 37 usable spaces so you are not short mid-install.
6) Will the finish match the other racks already in our telco room?
Finish is Telco gray powder coat over steel, the common shade used across relay rack lineups, so it lines up visually with existing Telco style frames rather than a black cabinet aesthetic.
7) Is 11 gauge steel heavy enough for a fully loaded rack of switches and patch panels?
11 gauge steel is the heavier end of what open frame racks are built from, and the 114 lb shipping mass of the frame itself reflects that. The practical limit on a loaded rack is usually the floor anchoring and how the weight is distributed, so keep the heaviest gear low in the 37 spaces and anchor the base.
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Does the B-LINE SB508096UTG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB508096UTG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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