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

Middle Atlantic RFR-2028CR 20U Reference Furniture Rack — Cherry Cascade

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RFR-2028CR is a 20-rack-unit open-bay furniture rack finished in Cherry Cascade wood laminate — built for control rooms, boardrooms, and security operations centers where equipment needs to be accessible but the enclosure itself has to look like furniture, not a server closet. At 27.3 inches wide, 41.95 inches tall, and 28.25 inches deep, this is a substantial piece: it holds up to 350 lbs of gear (UL-listed at that rating), supports monitor mounting directly on the rack, and uses standard 10-32 threaded rails so virtually any rackmount equipment drops right in without adapter hardware. If you are specifying an AV or security rack for a client-facing space and the enclosure cannot look industrial, the RFR-2028CR (often searched as RFR 2028CR) is the model to evaluate.

This unit sits within the broader Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line, a catalog that spans open-frame, enclosed, and furniture-style configurations for commercial AV and security deployments. For buyers comparing rack form factors, the rack and cabinet category covers the full range.

Key Features

• 20 RU / 35-Inch Usable Height: Twenty rack units of usable space (35 inches of usable height) fits a standard NVR, patch panel, UPS, and KVM with room to spare — enough for a complete small-to-mid security or AV head-end without stacking a second rack.
• 350 lb UL-Listed Load Capacity: The 350 lb UL load rating is not a manufacturer estimate — it is a tested, listed figure. That matters when you are loading a dense NVR, battery backup, and multiple managed switches: you are not guessing whether the structure will hold.
• 28.25-Inch Total Depth / 23.31-Inch Usable Depth: The 23.31 inches of usable depth accommodates full-depth 1U and 2U server-class appliances and most NVR chassis without modification. The additional depth in the outer shell (28.25 inches total) provides cable management space behind and around the rails — important when you are running multiple video, power, and data feeds through a single enclosure.
• Cherry Cascade Wood Laminate Finish: The wood construction and Cherry Cascade finish mean this rack integrates into executive suites, boardrooms, and client-visible security offices without requiring a separate equipment closet build-out. The aesthetic is deliberate — this is not a painted steel box with a wood-look sticker.
• Monitor Mounting Supported: The rack supports direct monitor mounting, which matters for security operations centers and control room builds where the operator display needs to be at the same physical unit as the head-end equipment. No separate monitor arm system required if your monitor is rack-compatible.
• 10-32 Threaded Rail System: Standard 10-32 threading means compatibility with the overwhelming majority of commercial rackmount hardware — NVRs, UPS units, patch panels, managed switches, KVMs. No cage nuts, no rail adapters, no guesswork on hardware compatibility when spec'ing the rack alongside your network video recorders or other head-end equipment.
• 19-Inch Panel Width: The 19-inch EIA-standard panel width is the universal baseline for rackmount equipment. Every piece of gear that lists '1U rackmount' will fit without brackets or adapters.
• 150 lb Shipping Weight: At 150 lbs shipped, this rack requires two people and a dolly for final positioning — plan your installation logistics accordingly. It is not a roll-in-and-go unit; site prep and crew sizing matter.

Integration and Compatibility

The 10-32 rail threading and 19-inch panel width make the RFR-2028CR compatible with standard EIA rackmount equipment across security, AV, and IT product lines. It is a natural pairing with rack-mount NVRs, managed PoE switches, UPS units, and patch panels in a consolidated head-end build. The monitor mounting capability supports integration with KVM systems and dedicated security workstations without requiring additional wall or desk mounts. Wood construction means grounding practices should follow the same approach as any non-conductive enclosure — bond rack rails directly to your ground bus if your installation requires it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many rack units does the RFR-2028CR provide?

A: The RFR-2028CR provides 20 rack units (RU) of usable space, with 35 inches of usable height and 23.31 inches of usable depth inside the rails.

Q: What is the load capacity of the RFR-2028CR?

A: The RFR-2028CR is UL-listed at 350 lbs (158.8 kg) load capacity. This is a tested, listed figure — not a nominal estimate.

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

A: Yes. The RFR-2028CR includes monitor mounting support, making it suitable for control room and security operations center builds where the operator display needs to be integrated at the rack.

Q: What rail thread type does the RFR-2028CR use?

A: The RFR-2028CR uses standard 10-32 threaded rails, compatible with the vast majority of commercial rackmount equipment without cage nuts or adapters.

Q: What are the overall dimensions of the RFR-2028CR?

A: The RFR-2028CR measures 27.3 inches wide, 41.95 inches tall, and 28.25 inches deep overall. Usable interior dimensions are 23.31 inches deep and 35 inches tall.

Q: Can the RFR-2028CR be used in a client-facing environment?

A: Yes. The Cherry Cascade wood laminate finish is specifically designed for client-visible spaces — executive suites, boardrooms, and security operations centers — where standard steel rack enclosures are not aesthetically acceptable.

Jerry Tildsen

The spec that defines the RFR-2028CR's deployment niche is the combination of a 350 lb UL-listed load rating and a Cherry Cascade wood laminate finish in the same unit. Most furniture-grade racks trade structural integrity for aesthetics — this one carries a tested load rating that holds up against a real security head-end build. I have specified the RFR-2028CR in boardroom and executive security office installs where the client cannot accept a painted steel box in the corner, but the rack still needs to handle a full NVR, managed switch stack, and UPS without any structural concern.

Technical Highlights:

• 23.31-Inch Usable Depth: Enough for full-depth 1U and 2U NVR and server chassis — you are not limited to shallow AV gear. Most commercial security head-end hardware fits without rail extenders.
• 10-32 Threaded Rails: Universal EIA threading means zero compatibility friction when mixing equipment brands — NVRs, PoE switches, UPS, patch panels all drop in with standard hardware.
• Monitor Mounting: Built-in monitor mounting eliminates the need for a separate wall arm or desk bracket in control room layouts where the operator display belongs at the same physical unit as the head-end gear.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 150 lbs shipped and 27.3 inches wide, this unit requires two-person handling and a clear path to final position — measure doorways before delivery and have a dolly on site. This is not a one-person install.
• Wood construction means the enclosure is non-conductive. If your installation requires chassis grounding (common in security and AV installs with mixed signal and power), bond directly to the 10-32 rail hardware rather than relying on the enclosure shell for continuity.

The RFR-2028CR is the right call for a client-visible security operations center or executive boardroom AV/security consolidation where the equipment room aesthetic matters as much as the structural load rating — and where a standard steel rack simply will not be accepted by the end client.