Middle Atlantic 10 Space Cabinet Frame Rack 16IN. D Steel Black Powder Coat Finish - CFR-10-16

Middle Atlantic CFR-10-16 10U Cabinet Frame Rack — 16-Inch Deep Steel, 250 lb Rated

Overview

The Middle Atlantic CFR-10-16 is a 10-space (10U) open cabinet frame rack built for integrators who need a low-profile, code-compliant equipment enclosure in tight AV, security, or IT closets. At 18.44 inches tall and just 16 inches of usable depth, the CFR-10-16 (often searched as CFR 10 16) fits where full-depth racks simply don't — wall niches, under-counter millwork, and shallow telecom rooms where a 24-inch rack would block conduit runs or door clearances. The flat black powder coat finish on 19.25-inch-wide steel framing blends cleanly into finished rooms without standing out as infrastructure.

Key Features

• 10U Rack Capacity in 18.44-Inch Height: Ten rack spaces in under 19 inches of overall height means you can stack an NVR, PoE switch, patch panel, and a pair of 1U accessories without needing a floor-standing frame — keeps installs tidy and re-enterable without a ladder.
• 16-Inch Usable Depth: The 16-inch usable depth accommodates most 1U/2U network switches, NVRs, and UPS units with shallow-to-mid chassis profiles. Verify your deepest unit's rail-to-connector measurement before ordering — anything over 14 inches of chassis depth plus cable bend radius will be tight.
• 250 lb UL-Listed Load Capacity: The UL-listed 250 lb (113.4 kg) static load rating is the specification that matters when an AHJ or building inspector asks for documentation. For a 10U frame, that margin is conservative — a fully loaded NVR and PoE switch stack won't come close — but the UL listing gives you the paperwork to back it up on commercial jobs.
• 10-32 Rack Rail Threading: Standard 10-32 tapped rails accept the widest range of rack-mount hardware without cage nuts. Most commercial NVRs, managed switches, and patch panels ship with 10-32 screws — you won't need an adapter kit or secondary hardware order to fill this frame.
• Steel Construction with Flat Black Powder Coat: All-steel framing with flat black powder coat is durable under normal installation abuse — mounting, torquing rack screws, cable management — and won't flake at drill points the way painted aluminum sometimes does. The matte finish reduces glare in occupied spaces.
• TAA Compliant, UL Listed: TAA compliance (Trade Agreements Act) means this rack frame is procurable on federal, state, and education contracts where country-of-origin restrictions apply. The UL listing satisfies NEC and local code requirements for rack installations in commercial buildings.
• 18 lb Product Weight (23.5 lb Shipping): At 18 lbs (8.2 kg) bare, two people can handle the CFR-10-16 for a wall-alcove installation without mechanical lift equipment. The 5.5 lb delta between product and shipping weight accounts for packaging — plan your disposal accordingly on multi-rack deployments.

Integration and Compatibility

The CFR-10-16 is a standard 19-inch, 10-32 threaded frame — any rack-mount equipment built to the EIA-310 standard fits without modification. In security and AV installations, this frame pairs naturally with shallow-chassis network video recorders, 1U managed PoE switches, and 1U patch panels. The 16-inch usable depth makes it a strong match for the Middle Atlantic product line's own accessories and for the broad range of shallow 1U/2U equipment common in rack enclosures used across commercial security infrastructure.

For deeper equipment — rackmount UPS units, servers, or high-density GPU appliances — verify chassis depth against the 16-inch usable depth before specifying. If your deepest unit exceeds 14 inches plus cable clearance, step up to a deeper rack cabinet variant in the Middle Atlantic lineup rather than forcing a cable bend that stresses connectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic CFR-10-16 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The CFR-10-16 is TAA compliant, making it eligible for federal, state, and education procurements subject to Trade Agreements Act requirements. Country of origin is Mexico.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the CFR-10-16?

A: The CFR-10-16 carries a UL-listed load capacity of 250 lbs (113.4 kg). This is a static rating verified by UL testing, which satisfies documentation requirements on commercial building inspections.

Q: What rack rail thread does the CFR-10-16 use?

A: The CFR-10-16 uses standard 10-32 tapped rails. No cage nuts are required — most commercial 1U NVRs, switches, and patch panels ship with 10-32 hardware that installs directly.

Q: What is the usable depth of the CFR-10-16?

A: Usable depth is 16 inches (40.6 cm). Plan for cable bend radius on top of your equipment's rail-to-connector measurement — equipment with chassis depths over 14 inches may be tight.

Q: How many rack units does the CFR-10-16 provide?

A: The CFR-10-16 provides 10 rack units (10U) of usable mounting space, with an overall height of 18.44 inches and usable height of 17.5 inches.

Q: Is the CFR-10-16 UL listed?

A: Yes. The CFR-10-16 is UL listed, which satisfies NEC and local code requirements for rack installations in commercial buildings and is required documentation on many commercial security and AV integration jobs.