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42U Rack Dimensions & Specifications

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The industry standard for data centers …

The 42U Universal Server Rack is compatible with a wide variety of servers and rack-mountable networking equipment, including Dell, HP, Austin Hughes, IBM, Kendall Howard, Great Lakes, Martin Enclosures, Chatsworth, and APC products. The 42U Rack is completely customizable and can handle even the heaviest loads – up to 3,000lbs!


The 42U Universal Server Rack

The customizable 42U rack is configured to be compatible with almost all server manufacturer’s equipment. 42U Racks feature a symmetrical frame to allow enclosures to be bayed in space-saving layouts, including side-by-side, one in front of another, in a corner, in U or T arrangements, all without the need for an expensive intermediate frame. The 16-fold frame design allows for the integrated channel above-the-joint on the horizontal frame section, which prevents liquid from collecting on the gasket and from penetrating the door or side panel when opened. The frame system provides multiple internal surfaces and points for mounting equipment and accessories. The top panel of the 42U Rack is secured with the standard eye-bolts. Whether you require a top panel for cable entry or for ventilation, it can be quickly replaced by loosening 4 screws. This stable, static design permits the use of roof-mounted cooling units. An integrated water/dust protection lip protects the gasket roof configurations.

The 42U Rack’s door system includes a four-point locking system. The door can be easily rotated so it can be hinged from the left or right. The side panels can be screwed on, locked in place, or hinged to provide side door access.

42U Rack

split door 42U rack
42U Universal Rack – rear split doors

42U Universal Rack Features

  • Contemporary, sleek appearance, strong frame structure
  • Multiple vendor equipment compatibilities
  • Full line of accessories & a family of sizes and styles

42U Universal Rack Dimensions

  • Width: EIA Standard 19″ Rack Rails
  • External Width: 23.6″ – 600mm
  • Height: 78.74″ – 2,000mm – Rack Units: 42U
  • Depths: 39.37″ & 41.34″
  • Racks in other dimensions are available

42U Universal Rack Accessories

  • Sidewalls, Split rear Doors
  • Baying Kits, Toolless Shelves, Casters, Bolt Down Kits, Cable Management
  • Power Strips – Vertical or Rackmount, Enclosure Monitoring System
  • Toolless Blanking Panels, Fans

APC 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External
Height
External
Width
External Depth Static Weight
Capacity
Series Model
78.39 in.
(1991 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
42.13 in.
(1070 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
NetShelter SX AR3100SP1
78.39 in.
(1991 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
42.13 in.
(1070 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
NetShelter SX AR3100
78.39 in.
(1991 mm)
29.53 in.
(750 mm)
42.13 in.
(1070 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
NetShelter SX AR3150
78.39 in.
(1991 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
47.24 in.
(1200 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
NetShelter SX AR3300
78.39 in.
(1991 mm)
29.53 in.
(750 mm)
47.24 in.
(1200 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
NetShelter SX AR3350

Chatsworth 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
79.30 in.
(2013 mm)
23.60 in.
(600 mm)
29.50 in.
(750 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
32.70 in.
(831 mm)
40.30 in.
(1024 mm)
42.30 in.
(1074 mm)
48.40 in.
(1229 mm)
3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
GlobalFrame GF-1xxxx
82.50 in.
(2096 mm)
23.60 in.
(600 mm)
27.50 in.
(700 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm) to
47.20 in.
(1200 mm)
in .98 in. (25 mm) increments
2000 lbs
(907 kg)
TeraFrame
F-Series
FCxx-xxxx-xxx
82.50 in.
(2096 mm)
23.60 in.
(600 mm)
42.30 in.
(1075 mm)
47.20 in.
(1200 mm)
3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
TeraFrame
HD-Series
FHD-Cxx-xxxx-xxx
78.30 in.
(1989 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
41.20 in. (1047 mm) to
51.10 in. (1297 mm)
in .98 in. (25 mm) increments
2500 lbs
(1134 kg)
TeraFrame
N-Series
NCxx-xxxx-xxx
81.70 in.
(2075 mm)
27.32 in.
(694 mm)
31.32 in.
(796 mm)
27.62 in.
(702 mm)
33.62 in.
(854 mm)
39.62 in.
(1006 mm)
42.62 in.
(1083 mm)
2000 lbs
(907 kg)
MegaFrame
M-Series
Mx1xx-xxx
82.30 in.
(2090 mm)
24.00 in.
(610 mm)
27.3 in.
(693 mm)
27.00 in.
(690 mm)
34.40 in.
(874 mm)
40.40 in.
(026 mm)
43.40 in.
(1102 mm)
48.40 in.
(1229 mm)
2000 lbs
(907 kg)
SteellFrame
T-Series
Tx1xx-xxx

Great Lakes 41U Rack- Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
80.00 in.
(2032 mm)
24.00 in.
(609 mm)
43.01 in.
(1092 mm)
2000 lbs
(908 kg)
ES Server Enclosures GL780ES-2442
80.00 in.
(2032 mm)
30.00 in.
(762 mm)
43.01 in.
(1092 mm)
2000 lbs
(908 kg)
ES Server Enclosures GL780ES-3042

HP 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
78.89 in.
(2004 mm)
24.00 in.
(609 mm)
39.61 in.
(1008 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
10000 G2 10642 G2
79.00 in.
(2007 mm)
24.00 in.
(609 mm)
48.75 in.
(1238 mm)
3000 lbs
(1363 kg)
10000 10642 (1200 mm deep)
78.70 in.
(1999 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
39.61 in.
(1008 mm)
2000 lbs
(908 kg)
10000 G2 10842 G2

IBM 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
78.70 in.
(2000 mm)
23.80 in.
(605 mm)
39.40 in.
(1000 mm)
2403 lbs
(1090 kg)
S2 93074RX
78.70 in.
(2000 mm)
23.80 in.
(605 mm)
39.40 in.
(1000 mm)
2407 lbs
(1092 kg)
S2 99564RX
78.70 in.
(2000 mm)
23.80 in.
(605 mm)
47.20 in.
(1200 mm)
2100 lbs
(953 kg)
System X 9361-4PX / 9360-4PX
79.50 in.
(2020 mm)
25.50 in.
(648 mm)
43.50 in.
(1105 mm)
2586 lbs
(1173 kg)
Enterprise 93084PX

Kendall Howard 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
80.50 in.
(2045 mm)
23.50 in.
(597 mm)
37.75 in.
(959 mm)
1300 lbs
(590 kg)
3100 3100-3-001-42
80.50 in.
(2045 mm)
23.50 in.
(597 mm)
37.75 in.
(959 mm)
1300 lbs
(590 kg)
3110 3110-3-001-42
80.50 in.
(2045 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
38.00 in.
(965 mm)
1300 lbs
(590 kg)
3120 3120-3-001-42

Liebert 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
43.30 in. (1100 mm) unreported Knurr DCM D4224442
w/ sides
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.30 in.
(591 mm)
43.30 in. (1100 mm) unreported Knurr DCM D4224440
w/out sides
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
43.30 in. (1100 mm) unreported Knurr DCM D4232442
w/ side
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
31.10 in.
(791 mm)
43.30 in. (1100 mm) unreported Knurr DCM D4232440
w/out sides

Rittal 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series Model
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
3200 lbs
(1451 kg)
TS8 9969863
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
3200 lbs
(1451 kg)
TS8 9969865
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
39.37 in.
(1000 mm)
3200 lbs
(1452 kg)
TS8 9969833
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
27.56 in.
(700 mm)
39.37 in.
(1000 mm)
3200 lbs
(1452 kg)
TS8 9969835
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
41.34 in.
(1050 mm)
3200 lbs
(1452 kg)
TS8 9969847
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
27.56 in.
(700 mm)
41.34 in.
(1050 mm)
3200 lbs
(1452 kg)
TS8 9969849

SUN Compatible 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Manufacturer Series
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in.
(600 mm)
27.56 in.
(700 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
29.37
(1000 mm)
41.34
(1050 mm)
3200 lbs
(1451 kg)
Rittal TS8
79.30 in.
(2013 mm)
23.60 in.
(600 mm)
29.50 in.
(750 mm)
31.50 in.
(800 mm)
32.70 in.
(831 mm)
40.30 in.
(1024 mm)
42.30 in.
(1074 mm)
48.40 in.
(1229 mm)
3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
Chatsworth GlobalFrame
80.00 in.
(2032 mm)
24.00 in.
(609 mm)
30.00 in.
(762 mm)
43.01 in.
(1092 mm)
2000 lbs
(908 kg)
Great Lakes ES Server Enclosures

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