Middle Atlantic 28W20SP28D RFR RK CR E0 - RFR-2028E0

Middle Atlantic RFR-2028E0 20U Reference Furniture Rack — Biltmore Cherry

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RFR-2028E0 is a 20-rack-unit open-frame furniture rack built for boardrooms, executive suites, and AV/security control rooms where exposed metal rails are not acceptable. At 41.95 inches tall and finished in Biltmore Cherry wood veneer, it integrates into professional environments without the industrial aesthetic of a standard server rack — while still delivering the structural integrity and rail compatibility that integrators demand. If you're specifying rack infrastructure for a C-suite media room, a conference center control space, or a command center that doubles as client-facing real estate, the RFR-2028E0 (often searched as RFR 2028E0) is the model to evaluate first in the Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line.

Key Features

• 20 Rack Units of Usable Space: With 35 inches of usable interior height, the RFR-2028E0 accommodates a full complement of AV and security equipment — NVRs, managed switches, media converters, UPS units — without stacking into a second enclosure. For a typical 4–8 camera surveillance head-end plus supporting network gear, 20RU is a comfortable fit with room to grow.
• 350 lb UL-Listed Load Capacity: The UL-verified 350 lb load rating isn't a theoretical maximum — it's a tested value under UL standards. That headroom matters when you're loading a rackmount NVR with multiple drives, a dense PoE switch, and a rackmount UPS simultaneously. Most 20RU deployments in this class won't exceed 180–220 lbs of gear; the margin is intentional.
• 28.25-Inch Total Depth (23.31-Inch Usable): The 23.31 inches of usable depth accommodates standard 1U and 2U rackmount equipment up to roughly 20–21 inches deep — which covers the vast majority of surveillance NVRs, AV processors, and network appliances. The 28.25-inch total chassis depth accounts for rear cable management and door clearance; verify your room depth before ordering if space is constrained.
• 10-32 Rack Rail Threading: Standard 10-32 tapped rails mean you're using off-the-shelf rack screws and cage nuts — no proprietary hardware, no compatibility surprises when swapping or adding equipment from different vendors. Every rackmount component in a standard rack enclosure ecosystem threads directly in.
• Monitor Mounting Capability: The RFR-2028E0 supports monitor mounting, which is directly relevant for surveillance command positions where a display needs to be co-located with the NVR and switching gear rather than on a separate arm or wall mount. Fewer cable runs, tighter desk footprint.
• Wood Construction with Biltmore Cherry Finish: The all-wood cabinet construction with Biltmore Cherry finish is not cosmetic padding — it's the core reason to specify this unit over a steel rack in a client-visible space. The furniture-grade exterior reads as office furniture, not data center equipment, which matters in law offices, corporate boardrooms, and executive security operations centers where aesthetics influence decisions.
• 27.3-Inch Overall Width: At 27.3 inches wide, the RFR-2028E0 is wider than a standard 19-inch rack enclosure to accommodate the wood frame surround. Plan your floor space accordingly — the 19-inch panel width is the equipment mounting width; the 27.3-inch figure is what you're allocating on the floor plan.
• 150 lb Shipping Weight: Factor 150 lbs into delivery and installation logistics. This is a two-person lift for delivery to upper floors without freight elevator access. Confirm building access and staging area before scheduling delivery.

Integration and Compatibility

The RFR-2028E0 accepts any standard 19-inch rackmount equipment — 1U through multi-U NVRs, PoE network switches, rackmount UPS units, patch panels, and AV distribution gear. The 10-32 threaded rails are the universal standard across security, AV, and IT equipment manufacturers. Monitor mounting support means you can integrate a display directly into the rack rather than sourcing a separate VESA arm or wall bracket, which simplifies cable management in space-constrained control positions. This rack does not include a door, side panels, or ventilation fans from the evidence available — evaluate whether your deployment environment requires active cooling or panel enclosure, and specify Middle Atlantic accessories accordingly.

For surveillance-specific deployments, pair this rack with a rackmount NVR and PoE switch sized to your camera count. The 20RU capacity comfortably handles a mid-scale head-end: a 2U NVR, 1U managed PoE switch, 1U UPS, and patch panel, with 14–15U remaining for future expansion or additional subsystems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the rack unit capacity of the RFR-2028E0?

A: The RFR-2028E0 provides 20 rack units (RU) of equipment space, with 35 inches of usable interior height.

Q: What is the UL-listed load capacity?

A: The UL-listed load capacity is 350 lbs (158.8 kg). This is a UL-tested rating, not a manufacturer estimate.

Q: Will standard 19-inch rackmount equipment fit the RFR-2028E0?

A: Yes. The panel width is 19 inches (48.3 cm) and the rails use standard 10-32 threading, so any 19-inch rackmount device is compatible. Usable depth is 23.31 inches — verify that deep chassis equipment fits within that dimension.

Q: What is the overall footprint of the RFR-2028E0?

A: Overall width is 27.3 inches (69.3 cm), height is 41.95 inches (106.6 cm), and total depth is 28.25 inches (71.8 cm). Note that the 27.3-inch width is the full cabinet width including the wood frame — wider than the 19-inch equipment rail width.

Q: Does the RFR-2028E0 support monitor mounting?

A: Yes, monitor mounting is supported per the manufacturer specification. This allows a display to be co-located with rackmount equipment inside the cabinet.

Q: What finish and material is the RFR-2028E0?

A: The cabinet is constructed from wood with a Biltmore Cherry finish, designed for client-visible professional environments such as boardrooms, executive offices, and control rooms where standard steel rack aesthetics are not appropriate.

Karl Wilson

The RFR-2028E0 is one of those specs that shows up when the integrator has already won the security project and is now negotiating the head-end location with the facilities or interior design team. The 350 lb UL-rated load capacity and 20RU of 10-32 threaded rail space give you everything a mid-scale surveillance head-end needs structurally — but the Biltmore Cherry wood finish is what gets the rack approved for placement in the conference room or executive suite instead of a utility closet two floors away from where operators actually work.

Technical Highlights:

• 23.31" Usable Depth: Fits the overwhelming majority of 1U and 2U rackmount NVRs and switches without modification. Verify any deep-chassis appliance (some UPS units run 24"+) against this figure before quoting.
• 350 lb UL Load Rating: Tested capacity — not a spec-sheet estimate. A fully loaded 20RU head-end with drives, PoE switch, and UPS typically lands in the 180–220 lb range; the margin is real and gives you flexibility to add equipment post-install without re-evaluating structural load.
• 10-32 Threaded Rails: Universal threading eliminates compatibility questions across NVR, switch, and AV gear vendors. No adapter kits, no proprietary cage nuts — standard hardware throughout.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 27.3-inch overall cabinet width is 8+ inches wider than the 19-inch equipment rail — plan your floor space allocation accordingly. In tight conference room AV closets, this distinction between panel width and cabinet width has caught integrators off guard at install time.
• At 150 lbs shipping weight, this is a mandatory two-person delivery item. Verify freight elevator access and staging clearance on upper-floor installs before scheduling — the lead time to reschedule a delivery crew for a missed lift is real project risk.

The RFR-2028E0 is the right call for corporate security operations centers and boardroom AV/security head-ends where the rack lives in a client-visible or executive-occupied space. If the equipment room is a true back-of-house utility space with no aesthetic requirement, specify a steel open-frame or enclosed rack instead and reallocate the budget to infrastructure.