Middle Atlantic 28W24SP28DP RFR Rack GE - RFR-2428GE

Middle Atlantic RFR-2428GE Reference Furniture Rack — 24RU Wood Enclosure

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RFR-2428GE is a 24-rack-unit furniture-grade enclosure designed for control rooms, boardrooms, and AV/security integration projects where the rack itself needs to blend into the room rather than announce itself. Built from wood with a Grained Ebony finish, the RFR-2428GE bridges the gap between functional rack infrastructure and furniture-quality aesthetics — without sacrificing the structural ratings that integrators depend on. If you are spec'ing a permanent equipment station for a security operations center, a managed services closet with client-facing visibility, or a broadcast-adjacent control room, this is the form factor to evaluate. Explore the full Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure catalog for companion products in this line.

Key Features

• 24 Rack Units of Usable Space: 42 inches of usable internal height accommodates a dense mix of NVRs, managed PoE switches, patch panels, and UPS units in a single furniture footprint — no need to split equipment across multiple racks or rooms.
• 350 lb UL-Rated Load Capacity: The UL-listed 350 lb (158.8 kg) load rating means you can populate this rack with high-density equipment — multiple 2U NVRs with drive arrays, stacked switches, and power conditioning — without engineering a custom load analysis. UL listing is the verifiable benchmark here, not a marketing claim.
• 28.25-Inch Total Depth / 23.31-Inch Usable Depth: At 23.31 inches of usable depth, the RFR-2428GE comfortably accommodates standard 1U and 2U rackmount equipment. Most enterprise switches, NVRs, and UPS units fall within this envelope. Verify your deepest unit before spec'ing — anything approaching 24 inches will be tight with cable management factored in.
• 19-Inch Panel Width with 10-32 Rack Rails: Standard 10-32 threaded rails mean your existing rackmount hardware drops in without adapters. No cage-nut fumbling, no thread-chasing. This is the correct rail standard for the vast majority of commercial security and AV rackmount gear.
• Monitor Mounting Capability: The RFR-2428GE supports integrated monitor mounting — relevant for security operations stations, operator consoles, and any deployment where the operator interface needs to be co-located with the equipment rather than on a separate stand. Confirm your monitor VESA pattern against Middle Atlantic's monitor mounting accessories before ordering.
• Wood Construction with Grained Ebony Finish: Wood construction provides acoustic damping relative to all-steel enclosures — useful in open-plan offices, boardrooms, or client-facing control rooms where rack noise (fan exhaust, drive vibration) matters. The Grained Ebony finish is designed to read as furniture rather than infrastructure in finished interior spaces.
• 27.3-Inch Overall Width: At 27.3 inches wide, the RFR-2428GE is wider than a standard open-frame rack, which is the tradeoff for the furniture cabinet styling. Verify your floor plan accommodates this footprint, particularly in retrofit installations with fixed clearances.
• 172 lb Shipping Weight: Plan your delivery and installation logistics accordingly. Two-person lift minimum; confirm freight access and elevator capacity for upper-floor installations before scheduling.

Integration & Compatibility

The 10-32 rack rail standard ensures direct compatibility with network video recorders, managed PoE switches, patch panels, and rackmount UPS units from all major commercial security vendors. The 19-inch panel width is the universal standard for commercial rackmount hardware. Monitor mounting support makes the RFR-2428GE a direct fit for security operations console builds where display integration is part of the station design. For PoE switch and NVR planning guidance, the rack and enclosure planning guide covers load, depth, and thermal layout considerations relevant to this form factor. Pair with rackmount power conditioning and UPS units to complete the equipment station — the 350 lb load rating leaves ample capacity for a 1U or 2U UPS alongside a full NVR and switch stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack depth inside the RFR-2428GE?

A: The usable depth is 23.31 inches (59.2 cm). The total enclosure depth is 28.25 inches, with the difference accounted for by the cabinet structure. Verify that your deepest rackmount equipment — with cable management and connectors — fits within 23.31 inches before ordering.

Q: What is the UL-rated load capacity of the RFR-2428GE?

A: The RFR-2428GE carries a UL-listed load capacity of 350 lbs (158.8 kg). This is a verified structural rating, not a nominal figure.

Q: What rack rail standard does the RFR-2428GE use?

A: The RFR-2428GE uses 10-32 threaded rack rails — the standard for commercial rackmount security and AV equipment. No cage nuts required for 10-32-compatible gear.

Q: Does the RFR-2428GE support monitor mounting?

A: Yes. The RFR-2428GE includes monitor mounting capability. Confirm your monitor's VESA pattern and weight against compatible Middle Atlantic monitor mounting accessories before finalizing your design.

Q: Is the RFR-2428GE suitable for a control room or security operations center?

A: Yes — the furniture-grade wood construction with Grained Ebony finish, integrated monitor mounting, and 24RU capacity make it a purpose-fit for control rooms, SOC operator stations, and boardroom AV installations where the rack must present as furniture. The 350 lb UL load rating supports dense equipment populations in these environments.

Q: How much does the RFR-2428GE weigh when shipped?

A: The shipping weight is 172 lbs (78 kg). Plan for a two-person lift and verify freight and elevator access for upper-floor installations.

Marty Allison

The spec I focus on first with the RFR-2428GE is the 23.31-inch usable depth against the 350 lb UL load rating — that combination tells you a lot about what this rack is actually designed to hold. You have room for real equipment, not just patch panels and light AV gear, and the structure is rated to carry it. For a security integration build, that means a stacked NVR-plus-switch deployment fits without compromising the furniture form factor.

Technical Highlights:

• UL-Listed 350 lb Load Rating: At 158.8 kg verified by UL, this enclosure handles a full 24RU population of commercial security hardware — NVRs, managed switches, patch panels, and rackmount UPS — without requiring a separate structural engineering review.
• 10-32 Threaded Rails: Standard rail threading means zero adapter cost and no re-tapping. Every major commercial NVR, PoE switch, and rackmount UPS ships ready to mount on 10-32 — this is the right choice for a mixed-vendor security stack.
• Wood Construction with Acoustic Benefit: Wood dampens drive and fan vibration better than steel sheet metal. In a client-facing SOC or open-plan control room, that matters. The Grained Ebony finish is purpose-built for environments where the rack is in the room, not behind a door.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 27.3 inches wide and 172 lbs shipping weight, this unit requires freight delivery planning and a two-person installation team. Measure your access path — doorways, corridors, elevator capacity — before scheduling delivery.
• The 23.31-inch usable depth is the constraint to verify first. With cable management installed at the rear, effective clearance for equipment drops further. Any unit approaching 22–23 inches in depth will need a layout check before it commits to this enclosure.

The RFR-2428GE is the right call for a permanent security operations console or boardroom control station where the enclosure must read as furniture and carry a full equipment load — specifically where 24RU capacity, monitor integration, and a UL-verified 350 lb rating need to coexist in a single footprint.