APC by Schneider Electric AR4024IA 24U Soundproofed Server Room Enclosure
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric AR4024IA is a 24U freestanding soundproofed server room box enclosure engineered for environments where acoustic control and physical security matter as much as equipment protection. Unlike a standard open-frame or vented rack, this enclosure is purpose-built to attenuate operational noise from servers, switches, and UPS units — making it viable in office floors, retail back rooms, and control rooms where a dedicated data center is not an option. With a static load rating of 803.3 kg, an integrated 19-inch EIA-310D rail set, and international power support spanning 200 V to 240 V, the AR4024IA is a self-contained infrastructure pod rather than just a rack cabinet. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric catalog for complementary power and infrastructure products.
Key Features
- 24U / 19-inch EIA-310D Rack Space: Provides 24U of usable rack space on standard 19-inch rails compliant with EIA-310D — meaning off-the-shelf 1U/2U servers, patch panels, and switches mount without adapter plates. For a small edge deployment or branch office, 24U is typically enough for a firewall, a managed switch stack, a NAS or NVR, and a UPS in a single enclosure.
- 803.3 kg Static Load Rating: At over 800 kg permissible static load, this enclosure handles dense server builds without structural concern. A fully populated 24U rack with dual-PSU 2U servers rarely exceeds 300 kg — this rating gives you significant headroom for future expansion without worrying about the cabinet itself becoming the failure point.
- Soundproofing Construction: The sealed, acoustically treated enclosure design suppresses fan and drive noise from rack-mounted equipment — a meaningful differentiator when deploying in open-plan offices, reception areas, or retail environments where audible server noise creates a poor user experience or compliance issue. This is the primary reason to choose this unit over a standard vented rack.
- Broad International Voltage Support (200–240 V): Input accepts 200 V, 208 V, 230 V, and 240 V at 50/60 Hz via an IEC 60320 C14 connector — the same inlet used on most rack PDUs. This makes the AR4024IA deployable across North American 208 V three-phase circuits, European 230 V single-phase, and international 240 V environments without rewiring or transformer additions.
- 13× IEC 60320 C13 Output Connections: Thirteen C13 outlets provide direct power to rack equipment without a separate PDU in lower-density builds. C13 is the standard power connector for 1U servers, managed switches, and rackmount UPS bypass — enough to cover a typical branch infrastructure stack from a single feed.
- Adjustable Mounting Depth (72–88 cm): The rail system accommodates equipment with mounting depths between 72.01 cm and 88.01 cm — covering virtually all 1U to 4U rackmount servers, NVRs, and network appliances currently on the market. Equipment with unusually shallow or deep chassis (sub-400mm or beyond 880mm) will need verification before ordering.
- TAA Compliance: The AR4024IA carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance certification — a hard requirement for federal, state, and local government procurement, as well as any project funded under GSA schedule contracts. If your project has a TAA line item, this box checks it without additional documentation gymnastics.
- Grey Oak Finish: The Grey Oak color profile is designed to blend into office and commercial interior environments rather than standing out as industrial equipment — relevant when the enclosure is customer-facing or in a shared workspace.
Integration and Compatibility
The AR4024IA is not rack-mountable itself — it is a freestanding floor enclosure that houses rack-mounted equipment. It pairs with standard rackmount infrastructure including 1U–4U servers, managed PoE switches, NVRs, and rackmount UPS units. The 19-inch EIA-310D rail standard ensures compatibility with virtually all enterprise and commercial rackmount hardware. For surveillance deployments, an NVR, PoE switch, and storage array fit comfortably within the 24U space. Pair with a rackmount PDU if you need more than the 13 onboard C13 outlets, or if your equipment requires C19 connections for high-draw devices. For network cable management entering and exiting the enclosure, verify that your structured cabling pathway plan accounts for the sealed panel design — cable entry points should be confirmed before installation.
Power enters via a single IEC 60320 C14 inlet, so upstream circuit protection and a compatible UPS or PDU feed are required. The 200–240 V input range does not support 120 V North American single-phase — if your facility runs 120 V circuits only, a step-up transformer or 208 V branch circuit will be needed. Review your power planning requirements before specifying this enclosure for North American office deployments running standard 120 V outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the AR4024IA TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The AR4024IA carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance certification, making it eligible for federal, state, and local government procurement under GSA schedule contracts.
Q: What is the minimum input voltage supported by the AR4024IA?
A: The AR4024IA supports 200 V, 208 V, 230 V, and 240 V inputs at 50/60 Hz. It does not support 120 V single-phase. Deployments in North American facilities running standard 120 V circuits will require a 208 V branch circuit or step-up transformer.
Q: Can the AR4024IA be wall-mounted or rack-mounted inside another enclosure?
A: No. The AR4024IA is a freestanding floor enclosure and is not rack-mountable. It is designed to sit on the floor and house 19-inch rack-mount equipment internally.
Q: How much equipment weight can the AR4024IA support?
A: The AR4024IA has a static load rating of 803.3 kg, which is sufficient for even densely populated 24U builds with dual-PSU servers.
Q: What is the warranty on the AR4024IA?
A: The AR4024IA includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Q: What power connection type does the AR4024IA use for input and output?
A: The enclosure uses an IEC 60320 C14 input connector and provides 13 IEC 60320 C13 output connections for rack equipment.
