Middle Atlantic MW-10FT-FC 10-Inch Active Fan Top with Speed Controller

Overview

The MW-10FT-FC is a 10-inch active fan top that moves 550 CFM of air through rack enclosures where passive ventilation is no longer sufficient — think high-density AV equipment, NVR stacks, or network gear running continuous workloads in closets or equipment rooms with limited airflow. It ships with an integrated speed controller so you can dial back fan speed (and noise) during low-load periods without swapping hardware. Running on 120 VAC with an all-steel black finish, the unit is built for permanent installation in commercial environments. Dimensions are 21.7 in. wide × 25.06 in. tall, and shipping weight is 17.3 lbs.

Compatibility

Designed specifically for Middle Atlantic rack enclosures — confirmed compatible with the following series: WR (wood rack), WRK (wood rack with knock-down), MRK (middle Atlantic rack), VRK (vented rack), VMRK (vented middle rack), and DRK (door rack). If your enclosure is not in this list, verify the top-panel cutout dimensions before ordering — Middle Atlantic uses series-specific top-panel footprints that are not interchangeable. This unit is the controlled variant; if variable speed is unnecessary and budget is a constraint, Middle Atlantic offers non-controlled fan tops in the same family. For deployments pairing this with a full rack build, also consider rack accessories such as cable management panels and PDUs sized to the same enclosure series.

Installation Notes

Power input is 120 VAC — confirm your equipment room has an accessible AC outlet routed to the rack. The controller mounts integrally; no separate panel cutout is required. At 17.3 lbs shipping weight, two-person installation is advisable when positioning on top of a loaded rack. Verify top-panel compatibility with your specific rack series before installation — the WR, WRK, MRK, VRK, VMRK, and DRK series are confirmed; other Middle Atlantic lines may require a different fan top SKU.