APC by Schneider Electric ACCS1007 Rack Air Containment Front Assembly
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric ACCS1007 is a front air containment assembly engineered specifically for NetShelter SX 42U enclosures with a 750mm wide footprint. Air containment is the single most effective step you can take to reduce cooling costs in a hot/cold-aisle data center layout — this assembly closes off the front face of the rack to prevent hot exhaust air from mixing with cold supply air at the equipment inlet. If you're running a NetShelter SX 42U 750mm configuration and haven't addressed aisle containment, your CRAC units are likely working harder than they need to.
Key Features
- Purpose-built fit for NetShelter SX 42U 750mm: At 1911mm tall and 750mm wide, the ACCS1007 is dimensioned to align exactly with the NetShelter SX 42U 750mm rack envelope — no cutting, no shimming, no field fabrication required. Purpose-fit accessories install in a fraction of the time of generic containment approaches.
- 196mm depth footprint: The 196mm depth keeps aisle clearance impact minimal. In tight rows where every centimeter of walkway matters, a shallow-profile containment assembly avoids aisle-width compliance issues in raised-floor environments.
- RoHS compliance: The ACCS1007 carries RoHS certification, meaning it meets the EU restriction on hazardous substances. Relevant for enterprise buyers operating under EU environmental procurement requirements or submitting LEED documentation for data center buildouts.
- Black finish: Ships in standard black, matching the NetShelter SX cabinet color family. Consistent aesthetics matter in customer-facing or co-location environments where cabinet presentation is part of the SLA.
Compatibility
The ACCS1007 is designed for the APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX product line, specifically 42U enclosures in the 750mm wide format. Verify your existing rack's width and U-count before ordering — NetShelter SX also ships in 600mm and 800mm wide variants, and those require different containment SKUs. This assembly addresses the front (cold aisle) face; a complete containment solution typically pairs this unit with a matching rear assembly and overhead panels. Review the full power and infrastructure accessories category for complementary containment components.
Installation Notes
Shipping dimensions are 660mm wide × 2032mm deep × 152mm tall at 36.1kg — plan for at least two people on the receiving dock and verify freight elevator or stairwell clearance before scheduling delivery. The package depth of 2032mm exceeds standard pallet dimensions, so standard dock equipment handles it without modification, but narrow corridors in older facilities can be a constraint worth checking in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which rack does the ACCS1007 fit?
A: The ACCS1007 is designed for the APC NetShelter SX 42U enclosure in the 750mm wide configuration. It will not fit 600mm or 800mm wide NetShelter SX variants.
Q: Is the ACCS1007 RoHS compliant?
A: Yes, the ACCS1007 carries RoHS compliance certification.
Q: What are the shipping dimensions and weight for the ACCS1007?
A: The package ships at 660mm wide × 2032mm deep × 152mm tall, weighing 36.1kg. Plan accordingly for receiving and installation crew sizing.
Q: Does the ACCS1007 cover both front and rear containment?
A: No — the ACCS1007 is a front assembly only. A complete hot/cold aisle containment deployment typically requires a matching rear assembly and overhead blanking panels in addition to this unit.
Q: What color is the ACCS1007?
A: Black, consistent with the standard NetShelter SX cabinet color family.
The ACCS1007 is a straightforward but consequential accessory for any NetShelter SX 42U 750mm deployment. At 1911mm tall, it spans the full usable height of the cabinet face — partial-height containment panels defeat the purpose, so the full-height coverage here is the right spec. If you're commissioning a new row or retrofitting an existing one, this is the component that makes the thermal model actually work as designed.
Technical Highlights:
- 1911mm assembled height: Matches the full front face of the 42U NetShelter SX — no gap at the top that lets cold aisle air bleed back into hot return paths.
- 750mm width match: Aligns to the 750mm NetShelter SX footprint exactly. Mismatched widths (600mm or 800mm racks) require different assemblies — the fit is not adjustable in the field.
- 36.1kg shipping weight: This is a two-person lift on delivery. Don't schedule a solo installation day — the package depth of 2032mm also means standard pallet jack clearance in most loading docks, but plan the route from dock to row before the truck arrives.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify rack width before ordering: NetShelter SX ships in 600mm, 750mm, and 800mm wide configurations. The ACCS1007 fits only the 750mm variant — ordering the wrong width means a return freight cycle on a 36kg box.
- Front containment alone does not complete a hot/cold aisle solution. Budget for rear containment panels and overhead blanking at the same time to avoid a second mobilization.
The ACCS1007 is the right call for data center managers standardizing on NetShelter SX 750mm rows who need front containment that installs without modification — particularly in co-location environments where rack uniformity and thermal discipline are contractual requirements, not optional upgrades.
