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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
- Material Details:
- 11 gauge
- Mounting Rails:
- 12-24 panel mounting holes
- Product Height:
- 96 IN
- Product Length Depth:
- 96 IN
- Product Weight:
- 84.87 LB
- Product Width:
- 23 IN
- 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
- Product Length:
- 96 in
- Special Features:
- 51 mounting spaces
B-LINE SB5856096UTG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Is the B-Line SB5856096UTG rack rated for a Seismic Zone 4 installation?
Yes. The SB5856096UTG is built as a Seismic Zone 4 network bay open duct rack, so it is the version to specify where local code or the structural drawing calls for Zone 4 seismic anchorage. It is also UL Listed. Anchorage hardware and the floor attachment detail are set by the job's seismic drawings, so coordinate the base fastening with the engineer of record.
2) What screws do I need to mount equipment in this Eaton B-Line rack?
The rails are punched with 12-24 panel mounting holes, so you need 12-24 rack screws and matching cage-free mounting hardware. Don't order 10-32 screws for it, and if your patch panels or servers ship with 10-32 hardware, set that aside and use 12-24.
3) How much floor space does the SB5856096UTG open frame rack take up?
The frame measures 96 x 23 x 96 inches (length/depth, width, height). Plan the aisle around the 23 inch width and allow working clearance front and rear, since an open frame rack has no doors or side panels to contain cabling.
4) Should I use an open frame rack or an enclosed cabinet for a telecom room?
An open frame network bay like the SB5856096UTG leaves all four sides accessible, which suits a secured telecom or MDF room where techs need constant access to patching and airflow is handled by the room. It offers no physical security or dust protection, so if the gear sits in a shared, public, or dirty space, an enclosed cabinet with doors is the better call. This one is the open duct style with a top channel for overhead cable runway.
5) How rigid is the steel on this Eaton B-Line network rack?
The frame is 11 gauge steel, the heavier of the common rack gauges, which is what lets it carry a fully loaded 51-space bay and hold alignment on a Zone 4 seismic anchorage. Thinner formed-steel racks flex under a full load of switches and patch panels.
6) Will this B-Line rack match the gray finish on the rest of our telecom bays?
The finish is a telco gray powder coat, the standard color used across network bay lineups, so it lines up visually with existing telco-gray racks and ladder rack in the same room. Steel construction throughout.
7) How heavy is the SB5856096UTG rack, and is it a one-person install?
The rack weighs 84.87 lb bare. That is a two-person lift and stand at 96 inches tall, and it needs to be anchored to the floor before any equipment goes in it, especially given it is the Seismic Zone 4 version.
8) What is the exact part number to order this Eaton seismic network bay?
Order Eaton B-Line part SB5856096UTG. That number covers the 96 inch tall, 23 inch wide Seismic Zone 4 open duct network bay in telco gray with 12-24 rail tapping.
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