Middle Atlantic BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 25RU Mobile AV Rack with Plexi Door and Asian Night Finish

The Middle Atlantic BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 is a 25-rack-unit mobile AV rack built for broadcast, security operations, and AV integration environments where you need serious structural capacity in a floor-standing cabinet you can reposition without a forklift. At 1,100 lbs UL-rated load capacity and a 31.35-inch total depth, this rack is sized for fully loaded NVR stacks, dense patch environments, and large-format AV processing builds alike.

Overview

The BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 ships in Middle Atlantic's Asian Night finish — a black wrinkle powder coat applied to a welded steel frame. The cabinet measures 50 inches tall, 24.5 inches wide, and 31.35 inches deep overall, with 24.4 inches of usable depth and 43.75 inches of usable height across 25 rack units. Front and rear doors are included; the front is a plexi (acrylic) panel, which lets operators visually confirm indicator lights without opening the door — a practical advantage in low-light NOC and SOC environments. The wood laminate top provides a finished work surface above the rack, useful for staging equipment or placing a monitor during maintenance. The cabinet is TAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA, satisfying federal procurement and government contract requirements where country-of-origin restrictions apply.

Key Features

• 1,100 lb UL-Listed Load Capacity: UL certification on the load rating matters — it means an independent lab verified the structure, not just the manufacturer's estimate. At 1,100 lbs, you can fill all 25U with dense 2U servers or NVR appliances and not worry about rail deflection or frame fatigue over time.
• 25RU / 43.75 in Usable Height: 25 rack units gives enough space for a mid-scale security head-end: NVR, managed PoE switches, patch panels, UPS, and a KVM — without needing a full 42U floor cabinet and the square footage that comes with it.
• 24.4 in Usable Depth (31.35 in Total): The 27-inch-class depth spec refers to the rail-to-rail usable dimension; actual total cabinet depth is 31.35 inches. Plan your floor space around the full number. The 24.4 inches of usable depth accommodates most 1U and 2U rack-mount NVRs, which typically run 14–20 inches deep, with room for cable management behind.
• Forward Rackrail Configuration: Rails are mounted at the forward position by default. This matters for equipment with rear-panel cable density — it keeps the back of the cabinet accessible. If you need to shift rail position for balance, verify the BGR family's adjustability options before specifying.
• Plexi Front Door: Acrylic front door lets you read status LEDs and check drive activity without cracking the door — useful in SOC environments where noise and airflow management matter. It also provides physical access control while maintaining visual monitoring.
• Rear Door Included: Rear door is standard on this SKU, not an add-on. Rear access is critical for any rack with patch panels or NVR rear I/O. Having both doors on the base configuration avoids a common oversight when specifying from component-based rack catalogs.
• 25mm x 150mm Swing Handle: The oversize swing handle is designed for single-person repositioning on smooth flooring. At 189 lbs empty (207 lbs shipped), you'll want the handle — and the casters that the mobile-series designation implies — before moving this cabinet loaded.
• Wood Laminate Top: Finished work surface above the rack, included standard. Practical in field deployment and staging environments where you need a temporary work surface without adding a separate table.
• Monitor Mounting Support: The cabinet supports monitor mounting, confirmed in the spec sheet. This makes it viable as a self-contained operator station in mobile production or temporary command-post configurations.
• TAA Compliant / USA Origin: Federal Ops country of origin is USA, and the unit carries TAA compliance and UL listing. Required for GSA schedule purchases, DHS/DoD integrations, and any procurement governed by the Trade Agreements Act.
• Black Wrinkle Powder Coat (Asian Night): Powder coat finish is durable under repeated contact and resists scratching better than painted finishes in high-traffic installation environments. Asian Night is Middle Atlantic's designation for this black colorway in the BGR line.
• Forward Compatible Design: Middle Atlantic designates this cabinet as forward compatible, meaning accessories and upgrades within the BGR family (shelves, blanks, fans, cable management) are designed to fit without requiring a new cabinet purchase.

Integration and Compatibility

The BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment on forward rackrails. The 25U capacity and 24.4-inch usable depth make it compatible with virtually all 1U–4U rack-mount NVRs, switches, patch panels, and UPS units sized for 19-inch rails. The forward-compatible designation means accessories from the broader Middle Atlantic BGR accessory catalog — including fan trays, cable management, and vertical power strips — integrate without modification. The monitor mounting provision supports adding a display directly to the cabinet for standalone operator station builds. Verify caster configuration separately if floor mobility is required for your deployment; the mobile-series designation indicates the cabinet is designed for caster mounting, but confirm included versus optional caster hardware with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 is TAA compliant and carries a USA Federal Ops country of origin designation, making it eligible for GSA schedule and other federally governed procurement.

Q: What is the verified load capacity of the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3?

A: The UL-listed load capacity is 1,100 lbs (499 kg). This is a UL-certified rating, not a manufacturer-only claim.

Q: What are the actual usable dimensions inside the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3?

A: Usable height is 43.75 inches (111.1 cm) across 25 rack units. Usable depth is 24.4 inches (62 cm). Total cabinet depth is 31.35 inches — plan floor space around that number, not the 27-inch class designation in the model name.

Q: Does the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 include both front and rear doors?

A: Yes. Both a plexi (acrylic) front door and a rear door are included standard on this SKU — no add-on required.

Q: What rack rail type does the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 use?

A: It uses forward rackrails, positioned at the front of the cabinet depth. This is the standard configuration for most rack-mount AV and security equipment.

Q: What does the Asian Night finish mean on the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3?

A: Asian Night is Middle Atlantic's colorway designation for the black wrinkle powder coat finish applied to the BGR-25SA27MDK-A3 steel frame — durable and scratch-resistant compared to standard painted finishes.