APC by Schneider Electric AR106 6U Wall Mount Rack Enclosure Cabinet
Overview
The AR106 is a 6U wall-mount rack enclosure from APC by Schneider Electric's NetShelter line, built for networking and airflow-sensitive equipment where floor space is at a premium. It mounts directly to a wall, making it a practical fit for IDF closets, branch office network rooms, and security head-end installations where a full floor-standing rack is impractical. The AR106 ships in black and is sized for switch-depth equipment — meaning shallower networking gear, patch panels, and small security appliances fit cleanly without the chassis overhanging the rear.
The single-hinged front door swings open for direct front-panel access, which matters in tight wall-mount scenarios where rear access is blocked. For installations combining network switching with surveillance systems or access control head-ends, a 6U enclosure keeps the hardware consolidated and protected without dedicating a full rack footprint.
Compatibility
The AR106 accommodates standard 19-inch rackmount equipment up to 6U in height. It is suited for networking gear — managed PoE network switches, patch panels, small NVRs, and structured cabling components — at switch depth. Verify equipment depth against the internal depth of the enclosure before ordering; deep 1U switches or rackmount UPS units may not fit within the switch-depth profile. The AR106 is part of the broader APC by Schneider Electric rack and enclosure line, compatible with standard APC rack accessories including cable managers and blanking panels designed for the NetShelter family. For builds requiring larger rack enclosures, APC offers deeper and taller NetShelter variants in the same product family.
Installation Notes
Wall-mount installation requires a structurally sound mounting surface capable of supporting the enclosure weight plus all installed equipment — verify wall stud or backing-plate load ratings before mounting. The hinged design requires adequate clearance in front of the enclosure for the door to swing fully open; plan for at least the enclosure depth plus door swing in the room layout. Route cabling through the enclosure's cable entry points before finalizing wall anchors to avoid rework.
