Middle Atlantic 12 Space (21IN. ) Data Wallrack with Plexi Door Fits 24IN. Deep Equip - DWR-12-26PD

Middle Atlantic DWR-12-26PD 12U Pivoting Wall Rack with Plexi Door

The Middle Atlantic DWR-12-26PD is a 12-rack-unit steel wall rack engineered for locations where floor space is at a premium but equipment density is not — think IDF closets, small server rooms, retail back-of-house, and security equipment alcoves. At 24 inches of usable depth and a UL-rated 200-lb load capacity, it handles a fully loaded network video recorder, PoE switch stack, and patch panel without compromise. The plexi front door keeps dust out while letting technicians read indicator LEDs at a glance without opening the enclosure.

Overview

The DWR Series from Middle Atlantic is a wall-mount rack line built for permanent, space-constrained installations. The DWR-12-26PD occupies 28.06 inches of vertical wall space (height including the enclosure shell) and extends 26 inches from the wall — plan your cable pathway and conduit clearance accordingly. The black wrinkle powder coat finish holds up in utility environments where bare metal would corrode or scratch. Forward rackrail positioning means standard 19-inch equipment mounts flush and cable management stays accessible. The enclosure carries TAA compliance, making it eligible for government, education, and federal contractor deployments that require Trade Agreements Act conformance.

Key Features

• 12 Rack Units / 21-Inch Usable Height: Fits a typical small-site security stack — a 4- or 8-channel NVR, a managed PoE switch, a UPS, and a patch panel — without needing a floor-standing enclosure. That keeps the footprint on the wall and the floor clear.
• 24-Inch Usable Depth: Most commercial NVRs and 1U servers run 16–20 inches deep. The 24-inch usable interior gives you margin for rear cable routing and power strips mounted at the back rail without forcing equipment forward or leaving doors unable to close.
• 200-lb UL Load Capacity: UL-rated at 200 lbs (90.7 kg), this rack handles dense builds — a fully populated switch, NVR with drives, and battery backup together typically land well under that ceiling. The seismic rating drops to 155 lbs (70.3 kg), so if the installation is in a seismic zone, plan your load accordingly and check local code.
• Seismic Rated at 155 lbs: The DWR-12-26PD carries a seismic load rating, which matters in California, Pacific Northwest, and other high-seismic-activity regions where code may require rack anchorage certification. Confirm AHJ requirements before specifying for those sites.
• Plexi Front Door: Transparent acrylic door lets facility staff and security techs confirm power and link LEDs on every device without unlocking and opening the enclosure — useful in retail or light-commercial environments where non-IT staff may need visual status checks.
• Black Wrinkle Powder Coat on Steel: The steel shell and textured powder coat finish resist minor impacts and surface corrosion better than painted sheet metal. This matters in warehouse, manufacturing, or utility closet environments where the enclosure may see incidental contact from carts or cleaning equipment.
• Forward Rackrail Design: Rail positioning at the front of the enclosure maximizes rear clearance for cable management and power distribution. This is the correct configuration for most 1U/2U rack equipment that front-mounts and rear-cables.
• TAA Compliant: Ships from a TAA-compliant supply chain (country of origin: Mexico), meeting federal procurement requirements under the Trade Agreements Act. Verified via CSA Standard listing. Relevant for GSA schedule orders and federal agency integrators sourcing wall-mount rack infrastructure.
• Forward Compatible Design: The DWR-12-26PD is forward compatible within Middle Atlantic's accessory ecosystem — shelves, blanks, power strips, and other DWR-series accessories install without modification, which matters when a site expands and needs additional gear mid-contract.
• Product Weight 54.55 lbs, Ships at 91.05 lbs: The shipping weight difference (91 vs. 55 lbs) reflects substantial packaging — plan for two-person delivery receipt and wall-anchor load calculations based on the installed product weight, not the shipping weight.

Integration & Compatibility

The DWR-12-26PD accepts standard 19-inch rack equipment up to 24 inches deep. It integrates with Middle Atlantic's DWR-series accessory line — including dedicated power distribution units, vented blanking panels, and horizontal cable managers — for a clean, serviceable installation. For PoE switch and NVR deployments, the 12U interior comfortably houses a 24-port managed switch (1U), an 8- or 16-channel NVR (2U), a 1U UPS, and still leaves 8U for patch panels, fiber termination, or future expansion. The plexi door does not lock in all configurations — verify locking hardware requirements with Middle Atlantic accessories if secure access control is needed at the enclosure level. Drop-ship only; confirm lead time before including in a project schedule with hard go-live dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack depth of the DWR-12-26PD?

A: The usable interior depth is 24 inches (61 cm). The overall enclosure depth is 26 inches (66 cm), with the difference accounted for by the door and rear panel. Plan cable routing within that 24-inch usable envelope.

Q: Is the DWR-12-26PD TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The DWR-12-26PD is TAA compliant, with a country of origin of Mexico, and carries a CSA Standard TAA listing. It is eligible for federal procurement and GSA schedule purchases requiring Trade Agreements Act conformance.

Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the DWR-12-26PD?

A: The UL-rated static load capacity is 200 lbs (90.7 kg). The seismic load rating is lower at 155 lbs (70.3 kg). If the installation site is in a seismic zone, use the seismic figure for load planning and confirm local code requirements.

Q: How many rack units does the DWR-12-26PD provide?

A: The DWR-12-26PD provides 12 rack units (12 RU) of usable mounting space, corresponding to 21 inches (53.3 cm) of usable interior height.

Q: Does the DWR-12-26PD ship directly or through distribution?

A: The DWR-12-26PD is a drop-ship item only. Confirm availability and lead time before committing to a project schedule with a fixed go-live date.

Q: What type of door does the DWR-12-26PD have?

A: The DWR-12-26PD has a plexi (transparent acrylic) front door, allowing visual inspection of equipment LED status without opening the enclosure. It does not include a locking mechanism as a standard feature — check Middle Atlantic's accessory line for locking door options if secure access is required.

Karl Wilson

The DWR-12-26PD is the right call when you need to wall-mount a small security equipment stack and you can't afford to guess on depth. That 24-inch usable interior is the spec that actually matters on the job — most enterprise NVRs and PoE switches run 16 to 20 inches deep, and a 16-inch-deep wall rack leaves you routing cables at awkward angles or forcing equipment partially outside the enclosure. The DWR-12-26PD (also searched as DWR 12 26PD) gives you genuine margin without the enclosure ballooning past 26 inches off the wall.

Technical Highlights:

• 200-lb UL Load / 155-lb Seismic: The static UL rating is generous for a 12U wall unit — a typical small-site stack of NVR, switch, and UPS lands around 80–100 lbs installed. The seismic figure at 155 lbs is the binding constraint in Zone 3/4 sites; design to that number, not the UL static rating.
• 12 RU / 21-Inch Usable Height: Twelve units is the sweet spot for a dedicated security IDF: 1U managed switch, 2U NVR, 1U UPS, 1U patch panel, and blanks fills the space cleanly with 7U of headroom for growth or a second NVR.
• TAA-Compliant Steel Construction: Federal and state agency projects increasingly require TAA-compliant infrastructure throughout — not just end-point devices. The DWR-12-26PD's verified TAA status and steel construction cover that requirement without a sourcing exception.

Deployment Considerations:

• Wall anchor load calculations should use the installed product weight of 54.55 lbs plus equipment load — not the 91-lb shipping weight. Spec your wall anchors and blocking accordingly, especially in drywall-only walls where a backing plate or blocking is mandatory at this equipment weight.
• This is a drop-ship item, which means it does not move through local distributor stock. Build at least 5–10 business days of lead time into your project schedule and confirm availability before the enclosure goes on a submittal.

The DWR-12-26PD is the enclosure I'd specify for a retail chain rollout or a school district IDF closet standardization program — sites where every location gets the same security stack, TAA compliance is a procurement checkbox, and the integrator needs a wall rack that won't require a field call because someone ordered too-shallow a box.