Vertiv CMR-45U06-W-1224 45U Open Frame Server Rack — Winter White, 6-Inch Depth
The Vertiv CMR-45U06-W-1224 is a 45U open frame rack built for structured network infrastructure deployments where equipment density, cable accessibility, and mounting flexibility matter. Finished in Winter White with a 6-inch depth profile, this unit fits environments where a shallow-profile open frame rack is the right fit — think wall-side equipment runs, lightweight patch and switching gear, or secondary rows in a data room that can't accommodate a full-depth enclosure.
Key Features
- 45U Usable Height: 45U of vertical rail space handles a meaningful stack of 1U and 2U gear — patch panels, managed switches, small servers, or KVM units — without requiring a full floor-to-ceiling cabinet footprint. If your deployment grows, the same CMR product family scales to 52U and 59U configurations.
- 6-Inch Shallow Depth: At 6 inches deep, this rack is purpose-built for lightweight equipment with shallow form factors — primarily passive patch panels, fiber management trays, and thin network switches. Don't try to fit deep 1U servers or UPS units here; that's a job for a 12- or 16.25-inch depth variant in the same Vertiv rack family.
- Dual Mounting Standard — #12-24 and M6 (3/8-inch Square): Supporting both #12-24 tapped holes and 3/8-inch square (M6) mounting, this rack integrates with the broadest range of commercial rackmount hardware without requiring adapter rails or cage nut conversions. If your equipment mix spans older #12-24 gear and modern M6-native devices, you won't need to standardize before installing.
- Winter White Finish: The Winter White color designation makes this rack a natural fit for clean-room environments, medical installations, or any facility where a white open frame rack blends with the surrounding infrastructure rather than standing out as a black equipment mass. For standard equipment rooms and data centers, the Black variant in the same CMR line is the more common choice.
- Open Frame Construction: Open frame design means unrestricted airflow on all sides — critical when you're stacking active switching or patch-heavy structured cabling gear without forced-air cooling. It also simplifies cable routing and visual auditing of connections, which matters during installs and during moves/adds/changes.
Integration and Compatibility
The CMR-45U06-W-1224 accommodates standard EIA 19-inch rackmount equipment. The dual mounting standard (#12-24 tapped rails alongside 3/8-inch square M6 options) means compatibility spans legacy telecom hardware, enterprise networking gear, and current-generation server and power distribution equipment. Verify your equipment's depth against the 6-inch rail-to-rail spec before ordering — shallow-depth racks are a hard constraint, not a guideline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the usable rack height of the CMR-45U06-W-1224?
A: The CMR-45U06-W-1224 is a 45U rack. The CMR product family also includes 52U and 59U height variants if you need more vertical space.
Q: What mounting hole standards does the CMR-45U06-W-1224 support?
A: It supports both #12-24 tapped holes and 3/8-inch square (M6) mounting — covering the two most common standards used in commercial rackmount equipment.
Q: Is the CMR-45U06-W-1224 available in colors other than Winter White?
A: Yes. The CMR product line is available in Black as well. The CMR-45U06-W-1224 specifically designates the Winter White finish; select the Black variant SKU for the standard dark finish.
Q: What depth equipment can I install in the CMR-45U06-W-1224?
A: The rack has a 6-inch depth. It is intended for shallow equipment such as patch panels, fiber management trays, and thin network switches. Deep equipment like 1U servers or full-size UPS units require a deeper variant (10.5-inch, 12-inch, or 16.25-inch depth) in the CMR family.
Q: Is the CMR-45U06-W-1224 an enclosed cabinet or an open frame rack?
A: It is an open frame rack — no side panels, doors, or top enclosure. This provides unrestricted airflow and easy cable access but does not provide physical security or dust containment that a closed cabinet would.
The CMR-45U06-W-1224 comes up regularly in structured cabling and light network equipment installs where the integrator needs 45U of vertical space but can't justify the footprint of a full-depth cabinet. The 6-inch depth is the defining constraint here — it's not a general-purpose rack, it's a patch and switching rack, and specifying it correctly from the start saves a return trip.
Technical Highlights:
- Dual Rail Standard (#12-24 and M6): Supporting both tapped #12-24 and 3/8-inch square M6 rails in the same unit means you're not forced to standardize your equipment fleet before populating this rack — a real time-saver on mixed-hardware installs.
- 45U Height with Family Scalability: 45U handles a dense patch panel and switching stack in a single open frame. If the project grows, the CMR line offers 52U and 59U variants so you're not switching rack brands mid-build.
- Winter White Finish: The W designation in the SKU locks this unit to Winter White — confirm this matches your facility spec before ordering. The Black variant carries a different suffix and is not interchangeable on appearance-sensitive installs.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify equipment depth against the 6-inch rail spec before procurement — this is a hard physical constraint, not a soft recommendation. Even shallow 1U switches can exceed 6 inches with cable management attached.
- Open frame means no physical access control and no dust protection. In environments requiring either, spec a closed cabinet from the Vertiv line instead.
This rack fits best in clean-room telecom rooms, medical facility IDF closets, or secondary patch rows in a structured cabling build where a shallow, open, white-finish rack is a facility requirement — not simply a preference.
