Middle Atlantic 19 44SP 36DP DRK 10-32RAI - DRK19-44-36

Middle Atlantic DRK19-44-36 44U Floor-Standing Data Rack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic DRK19-44-36 is a 44U, 36-inch deep floor-standing steel rack built for dense data center, network equipment rooms, and mission-critical security infrastructure deployments where structural integrity, seismic compliance, and long-term load performance are non-negotiable. At 30 inches wide and 83.49 inches tall, it accommodates a full 44 rack units of usable mounting space — enough headroom for an NVR stack, patch panels, KVM infrastructure, and UPS gear without compromise. This is a frame-only configuration, giving integrators full flexibility to specify their own shelving, blanks, and cable management to fit the exact project.

Manufactured in the USA and TAA-compliant, the DRK19-44-36 (often searched as DRK19 44 36) is a straightforward procurement choice for federal projects, healthcare facilities, and any site where domestic origin documentation is required at the contract level.

Key Features

• 44U / 77-Inch Usable Height: A full 44 rack units of mounting space at 77 inches of usable height — enough vertical real estate to deploy a full enterprise NVR stack, PoE switch tier, UPS, and cable management without juggling partial-U gaps or running out of rail.
• 2,500 lb UL-Listed Load Capacity: The UL-verified 2,500 lb dynamic load rating means this rack is structurally validated to hold what you put in it — not just rated by spec sheet math. Dense server or NVR buildouts routinely exceed 800–1,200 lbs of live equipment; a 2,500 lb UL number provides real confidence margin.
• 10,000 lb Static Weight Capacity: The 10,000 lb static weight capacity reflects the structural integrity of the welded steel frame itself — relevant when you're stacking multiple loaded racks in a tiered row or bolting the assembly to a raised floor grid.
• OSHPD Seismic Certification (ASCE 7-10): OSHPD certification under ASCE 7-10 is the standard required for California hospital and healthcare facility deployments. If your project requires seismic documentation for permitting — particularly in Zone 4 environments — this rack ships with the certification number already assigned. That's weeks of paperwork off a healthcare IT or hospital security project.
• 10-32 Rack Rail Threading: Standard 10-32 tapped rail threading is compatible with the full universe of 19-inch rackmount gear. No cage nuts needed — equipment mounts directly, which speeds installation on large deployments and eliminates the risk of stripped cage nut inserts under heavy gear.
• 36-Inch Depth / 28.85-Inch Usable Depth: The 36-inch outer depth yields 28.85 inches of usable interior depth — sufficient for 2-post and 4-post midspan equipment, deep 1U/2U servers, and large-format NVRs. Cable dressing and rear PDU mounting remain practical without forcing equipment compromise.
• Rear Door Included: An integrated rear door is part of the assembly, protecting rear cable terminations and providing basic physical security over patch panels and switch rear ports — a practical inclusion for unmanned equipment rooms and server closets.
• Gangable Design: The rack supports side-by-side ganging with adjacent units, enabling multi-rack rows with consistent alignment and structural coupling. Relevant for large security operations centers, enterprise server rooms, or any deployment where 3+ racks will live in a single row.
• Steel Construction, Made in USA: Welded steel frame with domestic manufacturing. Federal Ops country of origin is documented as USA — a procurement requirement on many government and healthcare contracts that can hold up a project if it isn't addressed at the quote stage.

Integration and Compatibility

The DRK19-44-36 accepts all standard 19-inch EIA-310 rackmount equipment. The 10-32 threaded rail system is compatible with most commercial NVRs, network switches, patch panels, UPS units, and server hardware without additional adapters. The frame-only configuration means no vendor-imposed shelving or blanking constraints — specify Middle Atlantic or third-party accessories to match the actual project requirements.

For Middle Atlantic rack accessories including shelves, blanking panels, vertical cable managers, and PDUs, the DRK series accepts the full Middle Atlantic accessory ecosystem. Integrators deploying this rack alongside network video recorders or enterprise switching should verify rear cable egress clearances before finalizing cabinet layout — 28.85 inches of usable depth accommodates most NVR chassis but confirm on deep 4U or 5U appliances.

The rack's seismic certification and TAA compliance make it directly specifiable on GSA schedules and California OSHPD projects without additional engineering documentation. For rack accessories and cable management, confirm compatibility with the DRK rail spacing before ordering third-party vertical managers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic DRK19-44-36 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The DRK19-44-36 is TAA compliant with a Federal Ops country of origin documented as USA, making it directly specifiable on federal contracts and GSA schedules.

Q: Does the DRK19-44-36 carry an OSHPD seismic certification?

A: Yes. The rack is OSHPD-listed and seismic rated per ASCE 7-10, which is the standard required for hospital and healthcare facility deployments in California and other seismic Zone 4 environments.

Q: What is the usable rack depth on the DRK19-44-36?

A: The outer depth is 36 inches (91.4 cm); the usable interior depth is 28.85 inches (73.3 cm). This accommodates most standard-depth NVR chassis, servers, and networking equipment. Verify clearance for any equipment exceeding 28 inches in depth.

Q: What rail thread type does the DRK19-44-36 use?

A: The DRK19-44-36 uses standard 10-32 tapped rack rails, eliminating the need for cage nuts. All standard 19-inch rackmount hardware with 10-32 screws mounts directly.

Q: Can the DRK19-44-36 be ganged with other racks?

A: Yes. The rack is gangable, supporting side-by-side coupling with adjacent units for multi-rack row deployments in data centers, NOCs, and security operations centers.

Q: What is the UL-listed load capacity of the DRK19-44-36?

A: The UL-listed dynamic load capacity is 2,500 lbs (1,134 kg). The static weight capacity of the steel frame is rated at 10,000 lbs (4,535.9 kg).

Ted Perry

The spec that defines deployment fitness on the DRK19-44-36 isn't the unit count — it's the OSHPD listing under ASCE 7-10. On California hospital projects and any seismic Zone 4 healthcare buildout, a rack without that certification number simply can't be installed and passed by the inspector. The DRK19-44-36 ships with the OSHPD number already assigned, which removes a common project bottleneck that can add weeks to permitting on new construction or renovation scopes.

Technical Highlights:

• 2,500 lb UL Dynamic Load: UL-verified at 2,500 lbs — not self-reported. A fully loaded NVR + switch + UPS buildout in a dense 44U frame will routinely reach 900–1,100 lbs; the UL number gives you documented structural margin for AHJ inspections and insurance documentation.
• 10-32 Tapped Rails: Direct thread eliminates cage nuts across a 44U installation. On a 20-rack data center rollout, that's hours of labor savings and zero cage nut strip-out failures under heavy equipment.
• Gangable Steel Frame: Side-by-side ganging with documented 10,000 lb static capacity per frame means you can build a multi-rack row without worrying about lateral stability under seismic loading — the frames couple structurally, not just cosmetically.

Deployment Considerations:

• Frame-only configuration is a deliberate procurement flexibility — but verify Middle Atlantic accessory compatibility (shelves, PDU brackets, vertical cable managers) before finalizing the bill of materials. Not all third-party accessories align correctly with DRK rail spacing.
• The 28.85-inch usable depth accommodates most NVR and server chassis, but confirm against any equipment spec exceeding 26 inches in depth — rear door clearance and cable dressing space get tight fast at depth limits.

This rack is the right spec call for California hospital security infrastructure buildouts, federal data rooms where TAA origin documentation is audited, and any enterprise NVR installation in a seismic zone where the structural paperwork has to be airtight before the first rack screw goes in.