Middle Atlantic 19SP Curved Plexi FR DR - PFD-19A

Middle Atlantic PFD-19A Curved Plexiglass Front Door for 19U Racks

The Middle Atlantic PFD-19A is a curved plexiglass front door engineered specifically for BGR series 19-space open-frame racks. At 36 inches tall and just 2.9 inches deep, it closes off the front of your rack without adding meaningful cabinet depth — useful in tight IDF closets or wall-mount bays where every inch counts. The curved plexi panel gives you full visual access to indicator lights and display panels without opening the door, which matters on equipment that needs to be monitored without disturbing airflow or physical access.

Key Features

• Curved Plexiglass Panel: The curved plexi design lets you visually check switch link lights, UPS status LEDs, and NVR front-panel displays without unlatching the door. On a rack in a secure server room or IDF where you don't want staff opening doors repeatedly, this is a practical time-saver.
• Steel Frame Construction: The door frame is steel with a black powder coat finish — not injection-molded plastic. That means it won't flex or warp under the weight of the plexi panel over years of cycling, and the finish holds up to standard cleaning solvents used in data center environments.
• Keylock Included: Ships with a keylock mechanism, so you can restrict front-panel access on the PFD-19A (often searched as PFD 19A) without a separate lock kit purchase. This is a common requirement in shared-access spaces like NOCs, retail back-of-house, and co-lo environments.
• Reversible Hinge (Left or Right): Hinge orientation can be configured for either left or right swing — field-swappable without additional hardware. Before ordering, verify which wall or adjacent equipment limits your swing arc; reversibility means you won't have to return the door if your rack placement changes.
• Removable Top Plates: Top plates pull off for cable routing and airflow management above the rack. This is particularly relevant when you're running dense cabling through the top of the enclosure — no need to route cables around a fixed panel.
• 22 lb Assembled Weight: At 22 lbs (10 kg), this door adds meaningful mass to an open-frame rack. Confirm your rack's base and mounting points are secured before installation — an unsecured BGR rack with this door can tip forward if the rack isn't bolted to the floor or wall-anchored.
• BGR Series Compatibility: Designed and dimensioned for Middle Atlantic's BGR series 19U open-frame racks. Do not assume universal compatibility with other Middle Atlantic rack families or third-party open-frame racks without verifying mounting hole pattern and width alignment.

Integration and Compatibility

The PFD-19A is purpose-built for the Middle Atlantic BGR series 19-space rack line. If you're specifying a complete rack enclosure solution, pair this door with the matching BGR rear door and side panels to build out a fully enclosed cabinet from an open-frame foundation. This approach is common in security control rooms and telecom closets where the rack was originally deployed open-frame and access control needs are added later. Browse the full Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure catalog to match side panels, rear doors, and cable management accessories to the same series.

For AV and security integrators building out a rack enclosure solution, the BGR-series door system allows incremental enclosure — start open-frame during installation and panel up once the deployment stabilizes. This is a recognized pattern in rack accessory planning for environments where MAC (moves, adds, changes) are frequent in year one.

If your deployment includes PoE switches, NVRs, or access control panels that generate front-panel heat, verify that the curved plexi panel's ventilation profile is compatible with your thermal load — the PFD-19A is a door panel, not a vented blanking solution. For thermally dense deployments, consult Middle Atlantic's ventilation accessories within the BGR line. See our power and UPS section for rack-mount UPS units commonly deployed alongside BGR-series enclosures in security infrastructure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the PFD-19A compatible with all Middle Atlantic rack models?

A: No. The PFD-19A is specifically designed for the BGR series 19-space (19U) open-frame racks. Verify mounting hole pattern and width compatibility before ordering for any other Middle Atlantic rack family.

Q: Does the PFD-19A ship with a keylock?

A: Yes. A keylock mechanism is included with the PFD-19A — no separate lock kit purchase is required.

Q: Can the hinge be mounted on either side?

A: Yes. The hinge is reversible and can be configured for left or right swing in the field without additional hardware.

Q: What are the exact dimensions and weight of the PFD-19A?

A: The door measures 36 inches tall by 2.9 inches deep (91.4 cm H x 7.4 cm D) and weighs 22 lbs (10 kg).

Q: Does the curved plexiglass panel provide ventilation?

A: The PFD-19A is a solid curved plexi door panel — it is not a vented solution. For thermally dense rack deployments, evaluate Middle Atlantic's vented door or blanking panel options within the BGR series.

Q: Can the top plates be removed for cable routing?

A: Yes. The removable top plates allow overhead cable routing and improved airflow management above the rack without requiring permanent modification.

Jerry Tildsen

The PFD-19A is a straightforward spec when you're finishing out a BGR open-frame rack and need front access control without going to a full enclosed cabinet. The 2.9-inch depth profile is what I look at first — in a wall-mount bay or shallow IDF closet, a door that adds less than 3 inches is the difference between the rack fitting and not fitting.

Technical Highlights:

• 22 lb Steel + Plexi Frame: The steel frame construction means this door doesn't rack (warp) over time the way plastic-framed alternatives can — important when the keylock needs to align correctly after years of cycling.
• Reversible Hinge: Field-swappable left/right hinge orientation means you can install first and decide swing direction based on actual wall clearance — not what you assumed during design.
• Removable Top Plates: These aren't just a cosmetic feature — on a cabled-up BGR rack, being able to pull the top plate for cable management without removing the whole door saves real time during MACs.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 22 lbs, this door shifts the rack's center of gravity forward — if your BGR rack isn't floor-anchored or wall-stabilized, install the anchor hardware before hanging the door.
• The curved plexi is solid, not perforated — if you're running high-density PoE switches or NVRs that exhaust from the front, measure your thermal budget before closing the rack with this panel.

Best fit for security control rooms and shared NOC environments where you want staff to visually monitor front-panel indicators without opening the rack — the curved plexi solves that exactly, and the keylock keeps untrained hands off the equipment.