Middle Atlantic 19SP 27DEEP Plexi Door & Asian Night TOP - BGR-19SA27MDK-A3

Middle Atlantic BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 19RU Mobile AV Rack with Plexi Door and Wood Laminate Top

Overview

The Middle Atlantic BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 is a 19-rack-unit mobile AV enclosure built for permanent and semi-permanent deployments where you need a road-ready structure that doesn't sacrifice load integrity. At 1,100 lbs UL-rated capacity with a steel frame, black wrinkle powder coat finish in Asian Night, and a forward rackrail configuration, this is the rack to reach for when you're specifying a credenza-style deployment in a control room, boardroom AV closet, or broadcast position where the equipment list is heavy and the aesthetic has to hold up.

Manufactured in the USA and TAA-compliant, the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 (often searched as BGR 19SA27MDK A3) ships at 191 lbs and installs as a freestanding mobile enclosure — no wall anchoring required. The wood laminate top in Asian Night finish provides a finished surface for monitors or peripheral gear without any additional surface kit.

Key Features

• 19 RU / 33.25 in Usable Height: Full 19-unit rack space (33.25 in / 84.5 cm usable height) handles the typical AV or security head-end stack — NVR, patch panel, UPS, and switch — without stacking compromises. If your equipment list runs to 20+ RU, plan on a companion rack or a taller variant in the BGR family.
• 1,100 lb UL-Rated Load Capacity: UL-listed at 1,100 lbs (499 kg) means you can fully populate this rack with dense server or AV gear without questioning structural integrity. That rating isn't marketing copy — it's a tested figure under UL load protocol.
• 24.4 in Usable Depth: The 24.4 in (62 cm) usable depth accommodates most 1U–4U rack-mount appliances including deep UPS units and full-depth servers. Total enclosure depth is 31.35 in (79.6 cm), so factor that into your floor plan — it's not a shallow-footprint rack.
• Forward Rackrail Configuration: Equipment mounts to forward rackrails, which means cable management and rear-access clearance are prioritized for integrators who need to wire and dress a rack in the field without fighting the enclosure geometry.
• Plexi Front Door + Rear Door: The front plexi door provides visual status checks without opening the enclosure — useful in live boardroom or NOC environments where indicator lights need to be visible. The rear door enables full cable access from behind without disturbing the front face.
• 25mm x 150mm Swing Handle: The integrated swing handle is sized for two-hand maneuvering of a loaded rack — at 165 lbs (74.8 kg) empty and potentially 1,100 lbs loaded, this matters for positioning. Plan your move with the rack unloaded.
• Wood Laminate Top (Asian Night): The factory-installed laminate top serves as a finished monitor or peripheral surface. It's not an afterthought add-on — it's spec'd into the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 and color-matched to the Asian Night finish.
• Monitor Mounting Support: The enclosure supports monitor mounting directly, which matters for deployments where a client-facing or operator display needs to live at the rack without a separate stand or bracket order.
• Forward Compatible Design: Middle Atlantic's forward-compatible architecture means future expansion accessories and rails designed for the BGR family will fit this enclosure — relevant if your deployment grows and you need to reconfigure rather than replace.
• Steel Construction, Black Wrinkle Powder Coat: The all-steel frame with wrinkle powder coat holds up to the wear of repositioning and daily operation better than painted sheet metal — the texture hides minor contact marks that accumulate in active deployments.
• TAA Compliant, USA-Made: Federal Ops Country of Origin is USA and the unit carries TAA compliance — required for GSA schedule purchases and many government or education contracts. Verify your contract vehicle requirements before finalizing, but this rack clears the baseline TAA gate.

Integration and Compatibility

The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 accepts standard 19 in (48.3 cm) rack-mount equipment on its forward rackrails. With 24.4 in of usable depth, most commercial NVRs, patch panels, KVM switches, and 1U–4U appliances install without modification. The 24.5 in (62.2 cm) overall width fits standard equipment bay openings and AV furniture cutouts. The forward-compatible construction aligns with Middle Atlantic's broader BGR mobile rack accessory ecosystem — existing rail kits, blanking panels, and cable management accessories designed for the BGR platform are compatible.

For surveillance and security head-end builds, this enclosure works well when paired with rack-mount network video recorders, managed PoE network switches, and structured cabling panels. If you're sourcing the full rack system, browse the Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line for complementary cable management and power distribution accessories. For guidance on sizing a rack for a multi-camera security deployment, the NVR and storage planning guide covers head-end equipment density and power budgeting. Buyers specifying for government or institutional projects should confirm TAA requirements via your government purchasing resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 is TAA compliant with a Federal Ops Country of Origin of USA. It also carries UL listing for its 1,100 lb load capacity rating.

Q: What is the actual usable rack space in the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3?

A: The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 provides 19 rack units of usable space, corresponding to 33.25 in (84.5 cm) of usable height. Total enclosure height is 39.5 in (100.3 cm).

Q: How deep is the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3, and will full-depth rack-mount equipment fit?

A: The enclosure has a total depth of 31.35 in (79.6 cm) and 24.4 in (62 cm) of usable depth. Most 1U–4U commercial rack-mount equipment, including deep UPS units and full-depth NVRs, fits within that usable depth. Verify the mount depth of any equipment exceeding 24 in before ordering.

Q: Does the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 include a top surface, and is it color-matched?

A: Yes. The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 includes a factory-installed wood laminate top in the Asian Night colorway, color-matched to the Black Wrinkle Powder Coat finish of the enclosure body. It functions as a finished surface for monitors or peripheral equipment.

Q: What is the load capacity of the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3, and is it independently tested?

A: The load capacity is 1,100 lbs (499 kg), UL-listed. This is a tested and certified figure under UL load protocol, not a manufacturer-claimed estimate.

Q: Can the BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 be used in a government or institutional procurement?

A: Yes. The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 is TAA compliant and manufactured in the USA, meeting the baseline requirements for most GSA schedule and government contract vehicle purchases. Confirm specific contract vehicle requirements with your contracting officer.

Karl Wilson

The BGR-19SA27MDK-A3 is a spec I reach for when the deployment calls for a freestanding mobile head-end that has to look finished in a client-facing space — the Asian Night laminate top and color-matched black wrinkle finish aren't cosmetic afterthoughts, they're what separates a credenza-grade installation from a data-closet cart. The 1,100 lb UL-listed load rating means I'm not second-guessing structural limits even when the rack is fully populated with a heavy UPS, a dense NVR, and a managed switch stack.

Technical Highlights:

• 1,100 lb UL Load Rating: Not a spec-sheet claim — this is a UL-tested and listed figure. Fully populating 19 RU with commercial AV or security gear rarely approaches this ceiling, which means you have structural headroom for dense configurations without any engineering concern.
• 24.4 in Usable Depth: Deep enough for full-depth 2U/4U NVRs and rack-mount UPS units that frequently run 20–24 in. The 31.35 in total depth is the number to check against your floor plan — it's a commitment to floor space.
• Forward Rackrail + Rear Door Combination: Forward mounting with independent rear access is the configuration that saves time during commissioning and any subsequent service visit. Cable dressing and rear-panel access don't require pulling the rack or opening the front face.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 165 lbs empty (191 lbs shipping weight), position this rack in its final location before populating it. The swing handles are sized for maneuvering, not for loaded moves — plan your installation sequence accordingly.
• The 24.4 in usable depth is the binding constraint on equipment selection. Any rack-mount device with a chassis depth exceeding 24 in will not seat correctly — verify before finalizing your BOM, particularly for large UPS units or custom NVR builds.

This rack is the right call for boardroom AV control positions, NOC credenza builds, and education or government head-end deployments where TAA compliance is required and the finished aesthetic of the installation is part of the deliverable — not just the equipment behind the door.