Middle Atlantic 2 Space (3-1/2IN. ) Vented Utility Rackshelf - U2V

Middle Atlantic U2V 2U Vented Utility Rack Shelf

Overview

The Middle Atlantic U2V is a 2-rack-unit vented utility shelf built for standard 19-inch equipment racks. At 15 inches of usable depth and a 50 lb weight capacity, the U2V handles a wide range of rack-mounted gear — NVRs, UPS units, media converters, unmanaged switches, and other equipment that lacks its own rack ears. The ventilated deck keeps airflow moving through the cabinet, which matters when you're stacking heat-generating hardware in a closed enclosure. If you're building out a rack systems installation and need a reliable, no-frills shelf that won't introduce a thermal choke point, the U2V fits that role cleanly. It occupies 2U (3.5 inches) of rack space and mounts on two points, making it straightforward to position at any open slot in a standard EIA-310 19-inch frame.

Compatibility

The U2V is designed for any standard 19-inch EIA-310 equipment rack — including open-frame two-post racks, four-post enclosed cabinets, and wall-mount rack enclosures that accept 19-inch hardware. It pairs naturally with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and frames, but is not proprietary to them; any 19-inch rack accepting standard 2U accessories will accept this shelf. Suitable for housing NVRs without rack ears, PoE injectors, fiber patch panels, or any flat equipment up to 15 inches deep and 50 lbs. Not intended for rail-mount equipment that requires its own slide-out rails. For guidance on building out a complete rack, see the network video recorders category for compatible NVR options that commonly deploy on utility shelves like this one.

Installation Notes

Mounts at two points in a standard 19-inch rack using the shelf's integrated front flanges — no center support rail required for loads within the 50 lb rated capacity. The 15-inch usable depth (15.38 inches overall) leaves clearance behind the shelf in most mid-depth and full-depth cabinets. Position heavier equipment as close to the front mounting flange as practical to stay within the rated load distribution. The vented deck requires no additional airflow hardware but should be oriented so convection or forced-air flow passes through the perforations rather than against a solid rear panel. Total rack footprint is 2U; plan accordingly when laying out rack accessories and patch panels above and below.

What's in the Box

• 1x Middle Atlantic U2V vented utility rack shelf