APC by Schneider Electric AR3380B2 42U Server Rack Enclosure
The APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 AR3380B2 is a 42U, 800mm-wide by 1200mm-deep server rack enclosure designed for data centers, server rooms, and network equipment deployments where organized, protected, and scalable infrastructure housing is required. At 1991mm tall and shipping with side panels included, this is a floor-standing unit — not rack-mountable itself — built to house standard 19-inch rackmount equipment across the full 42U vertical span.
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX line is a widely deployed server rack enclosure family in commercial and enterprise environments. The AR3380B2 ships in black and accommodates standard 19-inch rackmount gear across 42U of usable vertical space — enough for dense compute, switching, and patching in a single footprint. The included side panels enclose the rack fully, supporting structured airflow management when paired with blanking panels and rack accessories.
Key Features
- 42U Capacity: 42 rack units of vertical space accommodates a full mix of 1U servers, patch panels, switches, and KVM units — you won't need a second enclosure for most single-rack deployments.
- 800mm Width: The wider 800mm footprint (vs. 600mm variants) provides additional cable management clearance on both sides — useful in dense deployments where 600mm chassis get cramped at the sides.
- 1200mm Depth: 1200mm of internal depth handles longer blade chassis and high-density compute nodes that would bottom out in a 1000mm enclosure. Verify your deepest component before ordering a shallower alternative.
- Side Panels Included: Ships with sides installed — no separate accessory purchase required to achieve an enclosed bay, which matters for airflow containment and physical security.
- 177.78 kg Shipping Weight: Plan your floor load rating accordingly. At roughly 392 lbs before populating any equipment, confirm your raised floor or concrete slab can handle the combined load of enclosure plus installed gear.
- Floor-Standing Form Factor: The AR3380B2 is not rack-mountable — it is a standalone enclosure. This is the correct configuration for primary equipment rooms; a wall-mount or two-post open frame would be the alternative for lighter-duty or remote-closet deployments.
Integration and Compatibility
The AR3380B2 accepts standard 19-inch EIA-310 rackmount equipment. It pairs naturally with APC rack PDUs, blanking panels, and cable management accessories from the NetShelter accessory line. Verify compatibility of any third-party rail kits or shelf accessories against the 800mm interior width before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the internal usable depth of the AR3380B2?
A: The AR3380B2 is specified as an 800mm x 1200mm enclosure. The external depth is 1200mm; verify internal usable depth against your deepest component's rail-to-rail requirements using APC's published dimensional drawings.
Q: Does the AR3380B2 ship with side panels?
A: Yes — the product name specifies
