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Middle Atlantic LH-VLCSS VisionLine 24/7 Command and Control Console

The Middle Atlantic LH-VLCSS is a Lund/Halsey VisionLine series command-and-control console engineered for 24/7 operations environments — security operations centers, network operations centers, and dispatch facilities where operators spend full shifts behind the workstation. At 49.5 inches wide and rated to hold 320 lbs of equipment, this console handles multi-monitor arrays, rackmount gear, and the peripheral load that real-world SOC builds demand. The integrated 3 RU rack section sits within a 19-inch usable depth, giving you a standards-compliant equipment bay without adding a separate rack enclosure to the floor plan.

Key Features

• 49.5-Inch Width (125.7 cm): Wide enough to support three-monitor spreads plus keyboard and peripheral real estate — the horizontal footprint that keeps operators from crowding screens during long shifts in multi-operator SOC rows.
• 320-lb Weight Capacity (145.1 kg): Rated for the combined load of multiple large-format displays, mounted rack gear, and UPS modules. Most lightweight office workstations cap out around 100–150 lbs; this rating means you can load the full equipment complement without engineering compromises.
• 3 RU Integrated Rack Section: A standards-compliant 19-inch equipment bay is built into the console structure — 3U of vertical space for KVM switches, AV distribution gear, or patch panels. Eliminates the need for a separate floor-standing rack in tight control room layouts.
• 19-Inch Usable Rack Depth (48.3 cm): Accommodates most 1U and 2U security appliances, KVM units, and network gear. Deeper 1U servers (those exceeding 19 inches mount depth) won't fit — verify your rackmount gear depth before specifying this console in high-density compute builds.
• 26-Inch Worksurface Height (66 cm), Fixed: This is a non-height-adjustable console — the worksurface sits at a fixed 26 inches. That matches standard ergonomic seated-operator height for most adults. If sit-stand adjustability is a requirement for your facility's ADA or ergonomics policy, this model does not provide it.
• Black/Silver/Gray Frame with White Worksurface: The two-tone finish — dark metallic frame, white worksurface — is the standard VisionLine aesthetic for Federal Ops environments. The white worksurface improves document and peripheral visibility under the overhead lighting typical of control room builds.
• 39-Inch Total Depth (99.1 cm): Front-to-back footprint of just under 40 inches allows operators comfortable legroom while the rack section behind them remains accessible from the rear. Factor this into aisle-width planning when rows are installed back-to-back.
• 209-lb Console Weight (94.8 kg): Shipping and installation planning item — this console requires a multi-person lift or mechanical assistance. Confirm elevator capacity and floor load ratings for raised-floor control room installations before delivery.
• TAA Non-Compliant: The LH-VLCSS (often searched as LH VLCSS) is not TAA compliant as specified. Federal procurement programs subject to the Trade Agreements Act require TAA-compliant furniture; verify your contracting vehicle requirements before purchase if operating under GSA schedules or similar federal contracts.

Integration and Compatibility

The built-in 3 RU rack section follows EIA-310 19-inch rack standards, making it compatible with standard rackmount security appliances, KVM switches, video wall controllers, AV distribution amplifiers, and patch panels from any manufacturer. The 19-inch usable depth is the primary compatibility constraint — confirm mount-depth specifications on any rackmount equipment before installation. The console is designed as part of the Middle Atlantic technical furniture line and can be integrated into multi-console surveillance operations console arrangements. For operators deploying networked security systems, pair this workstation with a KVM switch installed in the integrated rack bay to manage multi-camera VMS workstations from a single operator position. If you are specifying a complete security operations center build, evaluate console-to-console aisle spacing using the 39-inch depth and 49.5-inch width as your planning dimensions. For guidance on building out a full SOC infrastructure, reference our control room planning guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the LH-VLCSS height adjustable?

A: No. The LH-VLCSS has a fixed worksurface height of 26 inches (66 cm). It is not a sit-stand or height-adjustable console. If ergonomic height adjustability is required by your facility policy, you will need to specify a different model in the VisionLine family.

Q: Is the LH-VLCSS TAA compliant?

A: No — this model is not TAA compliant as specified. Federal buyers on GSA schedules or contracts requiring Trade Agreements Act compliance should verify requirements before purchasing and consider alternative models in the Middle Atlantic lineup.

Q: What is the rack equipment weight limit for the LH-VLCSS?

A: The console is rated to support 320 lbs (145.1 kg) total weight capacity. This encompasses the combined load of monitors, rackmount equipment, peripherals, and the console's own 209-lb (94.8 kg) structural weight. Plan your equipment load accordingly.

Q: How deep is the integrated rack section on the LH-VLCSS?

A: The usable rack depth is 19 inches (48.3 cm). Standard 1U and 2U rack appliances up to 19 inches deep will fit. Deeper enterprise servers or storage appliances exceeding 19 inches of mount depth will not fit in this integrated bay.

Q: How many rack units does the LH-VLCSS integrated section provide?

A: The integrated equipment bay provides 3 rack units (3 RU) of EIA-310-compliant 19-inch rack space. This accommodates KVM switches, AV distribution gear, or patch panels — not a full rack's worth of equipment. For deeper rack builds, a supplemental floor-standing rack is needed.

Q: What is the country of origin for the LH-VLCSS?

A: The LH-VLCSS is manufactured in the United Kingdom. This is relevant for federal procurement officers evaluating TAA compliance — the console is not TAA compliant, and UK origin is the basis for that designation.

Eden Phillips

The LH-VLCSS sits in a narrow but specific sweet spot: it is a wide-format, fixed-height SOC console with an integrated 3 RU rack bay, and at 320 lbs rated capacity it handles the full equipment load of a serious multi-monitor operator position. I specify this model when the room layout is fixed (no need for sit-stand), the operator runs a KVM-managed multi-camera workstation, and the integrator wants to consolidate rackmount gear at the operator position without a separate floor-standing rack cluttering the aisle.

Technical Highlights:

• 320-lb Weight Capacity: At 145.1 kg rated load, this console absorbs triple-24-inch-monitor arrays plus a loaded 3U rack bay without flexing — the spec that separates commercial-grade from office-grade furniture in 24/7 environments.
• 3 RU / 19-in Usable Depth: The integrated rack section hits the EIA-310 standard at 19 inches usable depth — enough for a KVM switch, a video distribution amp, and a patch panel in a single operator footprint. No separate enclosure needed for light rackmount loads.
• Fixed 26-in Worksurface Height: Non-adjustable at 66 cm — correct for the majority of seated SOC operators and simpler to specify for uniform row builds, but it eliminates this model from ADA sit-stand requirements or facilities with a mixed-height operator population.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 209 lbs (94.8 kg) unloaded, budget for a two-person install crew and confirm elevator and raised-floor load ratings before the delivery truck arrives — this is not a one-person assemble-in-place workstation.
• The 19-inch usable rack depth is the hard constraint: verify every piece of rackmount equipment against this dimension before finalizing the BOM. 1U appliances from major security vendors typically run 12–17 inches deep and will fit; 1U servers with rear cable management arms often do not.

This console is the right call for a fixed-seat, multi-operator SOC row where the operator position needs a self-contained rackmount bay — physical security operations centers running VMS workstations, airport security monitoring suites, and utility SCADA control rooms where layout is permanent and the load is heavy.