APC Netshelter SX GEN 2 High Strength Rack 48U 2258H X 800W X 1295D MM with - AR9587SPB2

APC by Schneider Electric AR9587SPB2 NetShelter SX Gen 2 48U High-Strength Rack Enclosure

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR9587SPB2 is a 48U, 800mm-wide, 1295mm-deep open-frame rack enclosure built for high-density server, networking, and security infrastructure deployments. Standing 2256mm tall and rated for a 4,250 lb static load, this is a purpose-engineered cabinet for environments where structural integrity and long-term expandability matter — not a commodity enclosure you'll be replacing in three years. Browse the full APC by Schneider Electric catalog to see complementary infrastructure products.

Key Features

• 4,250 lb Static / 3,500 lb Dynamic Load Rating: At 1,927 kg static capacity, this rack can house fully populated blade chassis, dense UPS systems, and multi-drive storage arrays without floor-loading concerns. The dynamic rating (1,587 kg) matters for seismic zones or raised-floor environments where racking must handle lateral forces — not just the weight sitting in it.
• 48U Rack Height: 48U gives you meaningful headroom over a standard 42U cabinet. In a dense network rack enclosure deployment, those extra 6U can absorb patch panels, cable managers, and a top-of-rack switch without compromising server density.
• 800mm Width / 1295mm Depth: The 800mm wide footprint accommodates wider blade servers and dual-post cable routing that a 600mm rack cannot. Maximum mounting depth of 1,143mm handles the longest 2U/4U storage servers; minimum depth of 292mm lets you mount shallow patch panels and KVM switches without custom adapters.
• 12-Gauge EIA Mounting Rails: Heavier-gauge rail steel directly translates to reduced deflection under load. When you're mounting a fully populated 10-slot blade chassis or a 2U server with dual power supplies, rail flex can cause alignment and vibration issues — 12-gauge mitigates that. The front/rear doors and side panels use 16–18 gauge for weight efficiency without sacrificing enclosure rigidity.
• Pre-Installed Casters + Leveling Feet: Ships ready to roll into position on a data center floor, then drop onto leveling feet for a fixed install. No separate caster kit procurement, no installation delay. Especially useful for staged deployments where racks are provisioned off-site before final placement.
• TAA and BAA Compliant via COTS: Meets Trade Agreements Act and Buy American Act requirements via Commercial Off-The-Shelf designation. If you're deploying in a federal agency, DoD facility, or a government contractor environment that mandates TAA/BAA procurement, the AR9587SPB2 qualifies without a waiver process.
• EIA-310E and UL 2416 Certified: EIA-310E ensures standard 19-inch rail compatibility across virtually all rackmount equipment. UL 2416 is a structural and safety listing for information technology equipment cabinets — confirms the load ratings are independently tested, not marketing figures.
• Baying Hardware Included: Baying hardware ships in the box, enabling side-by-side cabinet alignment for multi-rack rows without sourcing a separate kit. Relevant for any deployment building out a row of 4+ cabinets in a structured server rack accessories layout.

Integration & Compatibility

The 19-inch EIA-310E rail system provides universal compatibility with standard rackmount servers, switches, patch panels, UPS units, and KVM equipment. The 1,143mm maximum mounting depth accommodates extended-depth servers from major OEMs. For structured cabling planning, pair with a cable management solution to maintain airflow and serviceability at full 48U density. The enclosure does not include PDUs or cable managers — those are specified separately based on density and power architecture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AR9587SPB2 TAA compliant for federal procurement?

A: Yes. The AR9587SPB2 carries both TAA and BAA compliance via COTS designation, making it eligible for federal and government contractor deployments subject to those requirements.

Q: What is the maximum static load capacity of the AR9587SPB2?

A: The static load rating is 4,250 lb (1,927.8 kg). The dynamic load rating is 3,500 lb (1,587.6 kg).

Q: Does the AR9587SPB2 ship with casters?

A: Yes. Pre-installed casters are included, along with leveling feet, baying hardware, keys, mounting hardware, and panels.

Q: What rail gauge does the AR9587SPB2 use?

A: The EIA mounting rails are 12-gauge steel. Front and rear doors are 16-gauge; posts are 16-gauge; roof, rear door, and side panels are 18-gauge.

Q: What is the maximum equipment mounting depth?

A: Maximum mounting depth is 45 inches (1,143 mm). Minimum mounting depth is 11.5 inches (292 mm), accommodating shallow patch panels through full-depth storage servers.

Q: Can the AR9587SPB2 be rack-mounted inside another enclosure?

A: No. The AR9587SPB2 is a floor-standing rack enclosure and is not rack-mountable. It is designed for data center floor or raised-floor installation.

Karl Wilson

The AR9587SPB2 is the enclosure I spec when a client is building a row that needs to handle real weight over time — the 4,250 lb static rating isn't just headroom, it's a structural commitment that lets you plan density without re-evaluating floor loading every time you add a blade chassis or a high-density UPS. At 48U and 1,295mm deep, this cabinet fits extended-depth gear that a shorter or shallower enclosure simply cannot accommodate.

Technical Highlights:

• 12-Gauge EIA Rails: Heavier rail steel than most mid-market enclosures — reduces deflection when mounting high-mass equipment like fully populated 10-slot blade chassis, where rail flex causes vibration and alignment drift over time.
• 4,250 lb / 3,500 lb Load Ratings: Static and dynamic ratings are independently validated under UL 2416, not self-reported. The dynamic figure (1,587 kg) is the one to check for seismic zone 4 deployments or raised-floor installations.
• TAA + BAA via COTS: Both trade compliance designations are covered on the AR9587SPB2 without a waiver — straightforward for GSA schedule orders or DoD facility rollouts where procurement reviewers flag non-compliant enclosures.

Deployment Considerations:

• Pre-installed casters simplify staging in a provisioning area before final data center placement — drop the leveling feet when the rack is in position and you're done. No field caster kit installation required.
• The enclosure ships without PDUs, cable managers, or blanking panels. For a full 48U dense deployment, factor those into the BOM separately — skipping blanking panels at this density will compromise front-to-rear airflow and thermal management.

This rack is well-matched to federal data center buildouts and enterprise co-lo deployments where TAA/BAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement and you're populating the cabinet with high-mass, extended-depth servers or storage arrays from day one.