Middle Atlantic VRK-44-36HLRD 44U Broadcast Floor-Standing Video Rack
Overview
The VRK-44-36HLRD is a 44U, 36-inch-deep floor-standing rack built for broadcast, surveillance control rooms, and enterprise AV/security head-ends where equipment depth and structural load capacity matter. At 83.14 inches tall with 77 inches of usable vertical space and 33.5 inches of usable depth, it accommodates full-depth servers, NVRs, video management appliances, and broadcast gear without the depth compromises common in shallower two-post or four-post alternatives. The textured black powder-coat finish is appropriate for both equipment rooms and client-visible rack installations. This unit ships from USA manufacturing facilities and is TAA-compliant — relevant for government, defense, and federally funded deployments. The UPC for this SKU is 656747075438.
Compatibility
The VRK-44-36HLRD accepts standard 10-32 threaded rack rail, making it compatible with the full range of Middle Atlantic rack accessories — shelves, power strips, cable management, and blanking panels — as well as any third-party 10-32 rackmount equipment. The 44U capacity and 33.5-inch usable depth suit full-depth 2U–4U network video recorders, enterprise switches, and UPS units in multi-camera surveillance head-ends. The rack is gangable, so multiple VRK units can be joined side-by-side for larger deployments without gaps. Seismic rating to ASCE 7-10 with a 740 lb seismic load capacity makes this appropriate for California, Pacific Northwest, and other seismically active jurisdictions where rack anchoring standards apply — a spec many integrators only discover during inspection. For rack power and management accessories, verify that selected PDUs and cable management fit within the 33.5-inch usable depth envelope. Consult a surveillance system design guide to plan rack unit allocation across recorders, switches, and KVM gear before ordering.
Installation Notes
The rack ships at 166 lbs — plan for at least two installers and a pallet jack or lift for multi-floor installations. UL-rated load capacity is 2,500 lbs; the structural weight capacity ceiling is 10,000 lbs, but the 2,500 lb UL figure is the engineering-relevant limit for loaded rack calculations. No rear door is included in this configuration. Seismic anchoring hardware should be specified separately per the ASCE 7-10 requirements for the installation site's seismic zone. The gangable design requires Middle Atlantic gang hardware — confirm part numbers with the Middle Atlantic rack accessories lineup before finalizing the install BOM.
