Vertiv CMRX-45U10-W-1224 45U Open-Frame Rack Enclosure
The Vertiv CMRX-45U10-W-1224 is a 45U rack enclosure measuring 24 inches wide and 10.5 inches deep, finished in white — a purpose-built physical infrastructure cabinet suited for structured cabling, AV, and light networking deployments where a compact footprint and white aesthetics matter. At 45U of usable rack space, this cabinet supports dense equipment stacking in a single enclosure without requiring a wider or deeper footprint than the space allows.
Key Specifications and Deployment Benefits
- 45U of Rack Space: 45U provides enough vertical capacity to house a full complement of patch panels, switches, and ancillary equipment in a single enclosure — reducing the need for a second cabinet in most mid-size deployments.
- 24-Inch Enclosure Width: Standard 24-inch EIA rack width accepts industry-standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment with conventional mounting rails, keeping your equipment compatibility options open across vendors.
- 10.5-Inch Depth: A shallow 10.5-inch depth (roughly 267mm) is notably compact — well suited for wall-closet installs, structured cabling rooms with limited floor space, or AV racks where rear cable run depth is constrained. Verify that your deepest equipment clears this dimension before specifying.
- White Finish: The white color option integrates cleanly into office, healthcare, and education environments where a standard black cabinet would visually clash with the surrounding space.
Integration and Compatibility
The CMRX-45U10-W-1224 accepts standard 19-inch EIA rack-mount equipment. At 10.5 inches of internal depth, this enclosure is best paired with shallow-depth switches, patch panels, and network infrastructure equipment — not deep 1U/2U servers or UPS units with large rear connectors. Review your deepest equipment's chassis depth against the internal clearance before committing this cabinet to a compute-heavy install. For broader Vertiv rack and power solutions, including deeper cabinet options, see the full Vertiv catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the internal rack unit capacity of the CMRX-45U10-W-1224?
A: The CMRX-45U10-W-1224 provides 45U of rack space within a 24-inch wide, 10.5-inch deep enclosure.
Q: What equipment width does the CMRX-45U10-W-1224 accept?
A: The enclosure is 24 inches wide and accepts standard 19-inch EIA rack-mount equipment, which covers the vast majority of commercial switches, patch panels, and AV components.
Q: Is the 10.5-inch depth sufficient for 1U servers or UPS units?
A: The 10.5-inch depth is shallow by data-center standards. It is well suited for patch panels, shallow managed switches, and structured cabling components, but most 1U rack servers and full-size UPS units require significantly more depth. Verify equipment chassis depth before specifying this cabinet for compute loads.
Q: Is the CMRX-45U10-W-1224 available in colors other than white?
A: The CMRX-45U10-W-1224 is the white variant of the CMRX enclosure family. Other color and configuration options may be available within the Vertiv CMRX line — contact a specialist for alternate SKUs.
The CMRX-45U10-W-1224 is a 45U, 10.5-inch-deep white rack enclosure — and that shallow depth is the specification that determines whether this cabinet belongs in your project or not. I specify this style of enclosure for structured cabling closets, education AV racks, and healthcare IT rooms where floor depth is genuinely constrained and aesthetics require a non-black finish. At 45U, you have plenty of vertical capacity; the limiting factor is always that 10.5-inch internal depth.
Technical Highlights:
- 45U Capacity: Enough vertical real estate to fully populate a structured cabling closet — patch panels, a managed switch stack, and cable management — without overflow into a second cabinet.
- 10.5-Inch Depth: Fits flush in shallow wall-mount alcoves or tight IDF closets where a standard 24-inch-deep cabinet physically cannot be installed. This dimension is the primary selection driver for this SKU.
- White Finish: Specified when the enclosure is in a visible or semi-public space — healthcare nursing stations, school media centers, open-office AV closets — where a black cabinet creates an aesthetic mismatch.
Deployment Considerations:
- Measure your deepest patch panel or switch against the 10.5-inch internal clearance before ordering — rear-connector overhang on some managed switches can eat 1–2 inches of that budget instantly.
- At this depth, active cooling options are limited; plan passive airflow or a shallow fan panel if you are mounting anything that generates significant heat in a closed closet.
The CMRX-45U10-W-1224 is the right call for a structured cabling IDF closet, education AV rack, or healthcare IT room where depth is under 12 inches and a white finish is specified — not for compute-heavy or UPS-laden deployments where equipment depth will exceed what this cabinet can accommodate.
