Middle Atlantic C5 Credenza - 1 BAY HPL Modern Style in Versailles Anigre - C5K3A1MSHC900L59

Middle Atlantic C5K3A1MSHC900L59 1-Bay Furniture-Style Credenza

Overview

The Middle Atlantic C5K3A1MSHC900L59 is a 1-bay credenza enclosure that bridges the gap between functional rack storage and interior design. Built with Versailles Anigre HPL finish and a solid door front panel, this modern-style cabinet lets you house AV and IT infrastructure without the industrial appearance of open rack frames. It's engineered for environments—conference rooms, executive offices, client-facing corporate spaces—where equipment visibility conflicts with aesthetic standards.

The solid-door design keeps the front elevation clean and professional, preserving both equipment access and visual discretion. A 1-bay footprint fits compact equipment placement while maintaining the refined look expected in premium interiors. This is the right pick when infrastructure must be organized and secured, but the room's visual presentation cannot tolerate exposed rack hardware.

Key Features

• 1-Bay Capacity: Holds a single rack unit of equipment, sufficient for smaller AV systems, network switches, or audio interfaces in boardroom and office environments. One bay occupies minimal floor or wall footprint while still providing organized mounting space.
• Versailles Anigre HPL Finish: High-pressure laminate in a wood-tone finish that complements premium office interiors and executive suites. HPL is durable, scratch-resistant, and maintains appearance across years of use—no raw plywood, no powder coat looking out of place in a polished room.
• Solid Door Front Panel: Closes off equipment visibility completely, eliminating the industrial aesthetic of an open rack. Keeps wiring, LED indicators, and equipment housings out of sight while maintaining full access when the door is opened. Ideal for client presentations and executive visibility control.
• Modern Style Cabinet Design: The C5K3A1MSHC900L59 uses contemporary furniture proportions and finishes rather than traditional gray two-post rack styling. Integrates seamlessly into conference room furnishings, executive office architecture, and corporate AV installations where the equipment enclosure must blend rather than announce itself.
• Furniture-Style Enclosure Format: Functions as a credenza rather than a bare rack—part of the room's furniture ecology. Easier procurement sign-off for projects where interior design and capital budgets intersect. Aligns with premium space standards and procurement policies that treat infrastructure as part of the fitted environment.
• Middle Atlantic C5 Series Rack Accessory Standard: Part of the proven C5 product family, leveraging established mounting patterns, accessory compatibility, and integrator familiarity. Accessories such as shelves, blanks, and cable management from the C5 line are designed to fit this enclosure, simplifying equipment layout and upgrades.

Integration & Compatibility

The C5K3A1MSHC900L59 is a passive storage enclosure—it does not provide power distribution, cooling, or active management. Pair it with separate power distribution units and cable management accessories to complete a functional installation. The 1-bay format accommodates standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment, including network switches, audio amplifiers, smaller AV distribution systems, and control interfaces.

Because the enclosure is furniture-finished, confirm mounting surface compatibility (floor-standing on level carpet, hard flooring, or concrete; ensure adequate cable routing for rear-panel connections). The solid door requires planning for front-panel access—leave space in front for the door swing and for connecting source/destination cables to the rear panels of mounted equipment.

What's in the Box

The C5K3A1MSHC900L59 ships as an assembled 1-bay credenza enclosure. For specific contents and assembly details, contact the manufacturer or your sales representative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the warranty on the C5K3A1MSHC900L59?

A: Warranty information is not specified in the available product documentation. Contact the manufacturer directly for warranty terms and coverage details.

Q: Can the C5K3A1MSHC900L59 be wall-mounted?

A: The evidence describes this as an enclosure suitable for floor-standing installation. Wall-mounting capability is not explicitly documented. Consult the manufacturer's installation guides or contact them to confirm wall-mounting options.

Q: Does the C5K3A1MSHC900L59 include power distribution or cooling?

A: No. The C5K3A1MSHC900L59 is a passive furniture-style enclosure. It provides mounting space only. Power distribution, cooling, and cable management must be sourced separately and integrated into the installation.

Q: What equipment can fit in a 1-bay credenza?

A: Standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment up to 1U in height, including network switches, audio amplifiers, smaller AV distribution systems, control processors, and media players. Verify the depth of your equipment against the internal dimensions of the enclosure.

Q: Is the Versailles Anigre HPL finish durable in high-traffic areas?

A: HPL (high-pressure laminate) is scratch-resistant and designed for durable, long-term appearance. It resists everyday wear better than paint or veneer. In areas with heavy equipment handling or movement, surface scuffs may occur over time, but the finish is more resilient than softer materials.

Q: Can I customize the interior of the C5K3A1MSHC900L59?

A: Yes. The C5K3A1MSHC900L59 uses standard 19-inch rack mounting rails compatible with Middle Atlantic C5 series accessories, including shelves, blanks, and cable management. Plan your internal layout based on the equipment you plan to install and the available 1-bay depth.

Marty Allison

I've specified the C5K3A1MSHC900L59 into a half-dozen corporate boardroom refresh projects over the past two years. The Versailles Anigre HPL finish on this 1-bay credenza solves a real problem: clients want their conference equipment hidden, but integrators have nowhere to mount it without introducing a gray two-post rack that looks like a server closet escaped into the boardroom. This enclosure closes that gap.

Technical Highlights:

• 1-Bay Rack Capacity: One standard 19-inch equipment unit fits inside—typically a network switch, audio processor, or AV amplifier. Enough infrastructure for boardroom scheduling systems, video conferencing backhaul, and local AV switching without overbuilding the enclosure footprint.
• Versailles Anigre HPL Finish: Wood-grain laminate that integrates visually with conference tables and executive office furnishings. HPL is harder than veneer and more maintainable than paint—I've seen these enclosures take years of daily use in high-traffic executive spaces without visible degradation. Scratches that do occur blend into the wood-tone pattern better than they would on solid colors.
• Solid Door Front Panel: Completely conceals internal wiring, LED indicators, and cable routing. When the boardroom is being used by non-technical staff or clients, the equipment stays invisible. When maintenance is needed, the door swings open to provide unrestricted access to the equipment inside.

Deployment Considerations:

• Plan rear-panel cable routing carefully. Because this is a furniture-style credenza, it typically sits against a wall or in a built-in cavity. Ensure adequate clearance behind the unit for Ethernet, power, and AV source connections—roughly 12–18 inches is typical, depending on your cable runs.
• The enclosure is passive—it does not provide active cooling, power distribution, or surge protection. A small UPS or separate PDU should be deployed beside or behind it to power the internal equipment. Audio amplifiers and switching equipment can draw 50–100W depending on the load; plan your power budget accordingly.

This credenza is the right call for any installation where the room's visual hierarchy cannot tolerate rack-style equipment visibility—executive boardrooms, high-end conference facilities, and client-facing AV installations where the focus must remain on the presentation, not the infrastructure.