Middle Atlantic EWR-8-17SD 8U Pivoting Sectional Wall Rack
Overview
The Middle Atlantic EWR-8-17SD is an 8-space (8 RU) wall-mount rack designed for installations where floor space is unavailable and equipment density is moderate — security head-end closets, wiring rooms, and remote IDF locations are the primary use cases. The EWR-8-17SD ships with 17 in. total depth and 15 in. usable depth, providing enough clearance for most 1U NVRs, managed PoE switches, and patch panels without crowding cable runs behind the equipment. The solid front door protects installed gear from incidental contact and keeps the install looking clean in customer-facing spaces. At 8 RU, you get 14 in. of usable mounting height — enough for a compact network video recorder, a PoE switch, and a small UPS or patch panel in the same enclosure. The black wrinkle powder coat finish blends with standard IT and AV infrastructure. This unit is TAA compliant, making it a straightforward procurement choice for government and federal projects. The rack's UL-listed 150 lb load rating means you can fill all 8 spaces with real equipment — dense rackmount gear, not just light panels — without exceeding the structural rating. At 63 lbs shipped, plan for a two-person wall installation. The EWR-8-17SD is part of Middle Atlantic's broader Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line, compatible with standard 10-32 threaded rail accessories.
Compatibility
Accepts any equipment conforming to standard 19-inch EIA rack dimensions with 10-32 threaded mounting rails. Compatible with 1U and 2U NVR appliances, 1U managed PoE network switches, 1U patch panels, and 1U/2U UPS units up to 15 in. depth. The 8 RU form factor suits compact security head-end builds: a typical 8-camera NVR (1–2U), a 24-port PoE switch (1U), and a patch panel (1U) leaves 4–5U for power conditioning or expansion. Middle Atlantic EWR-series sectional wall racks share compatible accessory hardware — side panels, vertical wire managers, and blanking panels from the EWR accessory family mount directly. The 10-32 rail standard ensures compatibility with cage nuts and standard rack screws used across the AV and security integration trades. Review the usable depth of 15 in. against any equipment's rear-connector clearance requirement before specifying; 2U UPS units and rackmount servers with deep PSUs may require verifying vendor depth specs independently.
Installation Notes
Wall mounting requires securing to wall studs or a solid backing surface rated for the combined rack-plus-equipment weight — at full 150 lb load capacity, stud-to-stud or plywood backer is strongly recommended. The pivoting design allows the rack to swing away from the wall for rear-cable access, reducing the need for service clearance in tight closets. Confirm wall blocking or stud spacing matches the unit's 23.38 in. width before installation. Use standard 10-32 rack screws or cage nuts per the equipment manufacturer's recommendations. Route cable management before populating the rack; the solid door requires adequate cable egress at the top, bottom, or sides to close properly with all cables dressed.
