APC by Schneider Electric AR2487 NetShelter SV 48U Freestanding Rack Enclosure
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric AR2487 is a 48U freestanding server and network equipment enclosure from the APC by Schneider Electric rack infrastructure line — built for data centers, server rooms, and network closets that need a structurally solid, deep chassis to house high-density compute, storage, or security infrastructure. At 800mm wide and 1060mm deep, it accommodates full-depth servers, high-port-count switches, and cable management hardware without the compromise of a shallower cabinet. If you're deploying open-frame or enclosed rack solutions for a mid-to-large installation, the AR2487 belongs on your shortlist.
This enclosure ships in black and meets both RoHS and REACH compliance standards, which matters for procurement teams operating under EU environmental directives or government contracts with material-restriction requirements. The 48U height gives you room for a full stack — edge switches, patch panels, servers, UPS, and PDUs — without stacking enclosures or running out of vertical space mid-deployment.
Key Features
- 48U Capacity: 48 rack units of usable vertical space means you can fully populate a mixed-use rack — core switch, top-of-rack access switches, 1U servers, a 2U UPS, and a PDU — without hitting the ceiling. For NVR and storage appliance deployments, that headroom matters when camera counts scale.
- 800mm Width: The 800mm profile (vs. the standard 600mm) provides significantly more horizontal clearance for side cable management, wider chassis equipment, and side-by-side PDU mounting. High-density cabling environments benefit directly — you're not fighting for trough space.
- 1060mm Depth: Full-depth servers and dual-PSU appliances that extend past 900mm fit without modification. Minimum mounting depth starts at 66mm for shallow patch panels; maximum usable mounting depth reaches 306mm, giving genuine flexibility across thin 1U patch panels and deep 4U storage arrays.
- Freestanding Design: No wall anchoring or ceiling attachment required. Useful in raised-floor data centers and server rooms where floor tile positioning and cable routing underneath dictate enclosure placement. Pair with bolt-down floor anchors for seismic zones.
- RoHS Compliant: Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliance means this enclosure meets EU Directive 2011/65/EU — a requirement for public-sector and EU-market deployments. Procurement doesn't have to carve out an exemption.
- REACH Compliance: REACH certification (EU chemicals regulation) is increasingly required by enterprise procurement checklists. The AR2487 clears that gate without requiring a supplier declaration of conformity request.
- Managed Physical Footprint: External package dimensions of 900mm W × 1160mm D × 2448mm H and a shipping weight of 165.2 kg are worth noting for facilities planning — this requires a freight lift or pallet jack for final positioning. Account for that in your installation schedule.
Integration & Compatibility
The AR2487 is engineered to integrate with APC's broader rack power distribution and cooling ecosystem — PDUs, blanking panels, cable management arms, and toolless rail kits all mount within the standard 19-inch EIA rack rail pattern. The 66–306mm adjustable mounting depth accommodates most standard 19-inch rackmount equipment without adapter rails. For high-density IP security deployments, this enclosure houses NVRs, PoE switches, and storage expansion units in a single lockable chassis, reducing physical access risk and cable sprawl across adjacent racks.
The HS code 85381000 classification confirms this unit falls under switchgear/control apparatus enclosures under international trade schedules — relevant for import documentation on cross-border procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the usable mounting depth range on the AR2487?
A: The AR2487 supports a minimum mounting depth of 66mm and a maximum of 306mm, accommodating everything from shallow patch panels to deep dual-PSU servers.
Q: Does the AR2487 meet RoHS and REACH compliance requirements?
A: Yes. The AR2487 carries both RoHS and REACH certifications, satisfying EU environmental and chemical compliance requirements for public-sector and European-market deployments.
Q: What are the shipping dimensions and weight for the AR2487?
A: The packaged unit ships at 900mm W × 1160mm D × 2448mm H and weighs 165.2 kg. A freight lift or pallet jack is required for final positioning.
Q: Is the AR2487 compatible with standard 19-inch rack equipment?
A: Yes. The AR2487 uses standard 19-inch EIA rail mounting, compatible with servers, switches, patch panels, NVRs, and PDUs from any vendor following the EIA-310 standard.
Q: Can the AR2487 be used in a physical security or IP surveillance deployment?
A: Yes. The 48U depth and 1060mm cabinet depth comfortably house NVRs, PoE switches, and storage expansion appliances in a single lockable enclosure — a common configuration for centralized IP surveillance head-end rooms.
When I'm speccing a centralized head-end room for a multi-building surveillance deployment, the AR2487 is the enclosure I reach for when equipment density is the primary constraint. The 1060mm depth is the deciding factor — most NVRs and storage expansion units I deploy run 700–900mm deep, and a 600mm-deep cabinet forces you into compromise mounting or leaves drive bays hanging. The AR2487 eliminates that problem entirely.
Technical Highlights:
- 48U Capacity: Enough vertical space to house a full surveillance head-end — 4U NVR, 2U PoE switch stack, 1U patch panel, 2U UPS, and a PDU — with room left for future expansion without provisioning a second cabinet.
- 306mm Max Mounting Depth: Handles the deepest production NVRs and rackmount storage arrays without adapter plates. The 66mm minimum is equally useful for shallow cable management panels at the top of the rack.
- RoHS + REACH Certifications: Both compliance marks are pre-cleared, which means government and enterprise procurement can approve this enclosure without a separate environmental compliance review cycle.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 165.2 kg shipping weight, plan for a freight delivery and confirm your building's elevator or loading dock can handle pallet dimensions of 900mm × 1160mm × 2448mm. Last-mile logistics in multi-floor buildings are the most common install-day surprise with this chassis class.
- The 800mm width is wider than a standard 600mm rack — verify your server room row spacing accounts for it. In tight hot-aisle/cold-aisle configurations, 800mm cabinets require a wider aisle allocation or a tile repositioning.
The AR2487 is the right choice for a centralized IP surveillance or network infrastructure head-end where equipment depth, vertical density, and compliance documentation are all non-negotiable — specifically, multi-tenant commercial buildings and campus security operations centers where the rack doubles as the single point of infrastructure for a full floor or wing.
