Eaton B-Line series open frame racks, Steel, Telco gray powder coat, 12-24 panel mounting holes, 75 mounting spaces, Top channel style, Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack, 11 gauge
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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:
- 96 in
- Product Weight:
- 124 lb
- Product Width:
- 23 in
- Special Features:
- 75 mounting spaces
- Surface Finish:
- Telco gray powder coat
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Racks & Frames
- Product Subgroup:
- Racks
- Product Type:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack
- Product Details:
- Seismic Zone 4, network bay closed duct rack
- Product Style:
- Top channel
- Product Material:
- Steel
B-LINE SB5779096TG – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Will the B-Line SB5779096TG rack accept standard 19-inch rack panels and switches?
The SB5779096TG is a 23 inch wide network bay rack with 12-24 tapped panel mounting holes, which is the telco standard thread. Gear with 19 inch EIA mounting flanges will not bolt straight to a 23 inch bay; you need 23 inch wide panels or 19-to-23 inch adapter brackets. Anything already drilled or tapped for 12-24 screws matches the rail thread as-is.
2) How much equipment height do I get on a 96 inch B-Line SB5779096TG rack?
75 mounting spaces on a 96 inch tall frame. Plan your gear in rack units against that 75 space count rather than against the raw 96 inches, since the top channel and base take up part of the height.
3) Is this B-Line rack rated for seismic installation in California?
It is built as a Seismic Zone 4 rack, which is the highest of the legacy seismic zone classifications and what specs in high seismic regions call for. It is also UL Listed. Zone 4 rating depends on the rack being anchored per the manufacturer's floor and top bracing details, so the structural anchorage on your drawings still has to be followed.
4) What does closed duct mean on a network bay rack, and when should I use one instead of a plain open frame?
A closed duct bay routes cable inside enclosed vertical channels on the frame rather than leaving it draped on open uprights. Use it where you are running high fiber or copper counts in a telco or MDF room and want bend radius protection and a tidy, inspectable dress. A plain open frame two-post is fine for light patch counts and lower cost, but you then buy separate vertical cable managers to get the same containment.
5) How much does the SB5779096TG weigh and can one person set it?
124 lb bare, at 96 inches tall. That is a two-person lift and stand at minimum, and you want the floor anchors drilled before you raise it. Add your equipment weight on top when sizing anchors.
6) Does the SB5779096TG need to be top braced or can it free stand?
Top channel style construction means the bay is made to tie into overhead runway or ladder rack at the top channel, and that top connection plus floor anchorage is how a Seismic Zone 4 frame gets its rating. Treat it as an anchored and braced installation, not a free standing rack.
7) What gauge steel is this Eaton B-Line network bay made from?
11 gauge steel throughout, finished in telco gray powder coat. That is the heavy end for open frame racks and is why it carries a Seismic Zone 4 rating rather than a light commercial rating.
8) Will this rack match the finish of existing telco racks already in my equipment room?
The finish is telco gray powder coat, the standard central office gray used across Eaton B-Line network bays, so it lines up visually with existing telco-gray frames. Model number for reordering to match is SB5779096TG.
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Does the B-LINE SB5779096TG come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The B-LINE SB5779096TG is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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