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Eaton B-Line series open frame racks
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Product Specs
- Certifications:
- UL Listed
- Cover Door Type:
- Universal spacing
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 84 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 84 IN
- Product Weight:
- 78.53 LB
- Product Width:
- 23 IN
- Special Features:
- 45 mounting spaces
- Surface Finishing:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay open duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top channel style
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5856084UTG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the B-Line SB5856084UTG rack rated for Seismic Zone 4 installations?
Yes. The SB5856084UTG is a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, so it is built for the highest seismic zone classification. It is also UL Listed. For a hospital, data center, or government facility on the West Coast where the structural drawings call out seismic anchorage, this is the rack family to specify. Anchorage hardware to the slab is a separate item from the rack itself.
2) How many rack units does the 84 inch B-Line SB5856084UTG open frame rack give me?
45 mounting spaces on an 84 inch tall frame. That is usable equipment space for switches, patch panels, and rack-mount gear. Frame footprint is 23 inches wide with an 84 inch length/depth dimension, so plan aisle and pathway clearances around that.
3) What thread do the mounting rails on this Eaton B-Line network rack use?
The rails are tapped 12-24, the standard telecom rack thread, with universal hole spacing. That means your existing 12-24 rack screws and most patch panels, cable managers, and switch brackets drilled for universal spacing will mount directly. If your gear ships with 10-32 screws, you will need 12-24 hardware instead.
4) Should I use an open frame rack like this or a fully enclosed cabinet?
An open frame rack is the right call in a dedicated, secured telecom or IDF room where you want free airflow and access to cabling from all four sides. The SB5856084UTG is an open duct style frame with a top channel, which keeps cable pathways overhead and unobstructed. Go with an enclosed cabinet instead if the equipment sits in a shared space, a warehouse, or anywhere you need lockable doors, dust control, or ducted airflow. Open frames offer no physical security on their own.
5) Can I gang several SB5856084UTG racks together to build a continuous network bay?
It is a network bay rack with a top channel, the configuration used to build multi-bay rows where the top channel carries cable pathway across the lineup. Order one frame per bay, model SB5856084UTG, and plan your ladder rack or overhead runway separately. Ganging hardware and cable runway are not part of the frame.
6) What finish is the B-Line SB5856084UTG rack, and will it match existing racks in my telecom room?
Telco gray powder coat over steel, which is the standard color for telecom equipment rooms. If the existing bays in the room are the common telco gray, this lines up visually. If your facility standardized on black racks, it will not match.
7) How much does this 84 inch B-Line rack weigh for freight and floor loading?
The frame itself weighs 78.53 lb. That is a two-person set and stand, and it is the bare steel frame only, before any loaded equipment. For floor loading calculations, add your populated gear weight on top of that figure.
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Does the B-LINE SB5856084UTG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5856084UTG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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