APC by Schneider Electric ACDC2405 Door Post for 1200–1500mm Aisle Containment
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric ACDC2405 is a door post assembly designed for hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment systems where row aisle widths fall between 1200mm and 1500mm (48 to 60 inches). Aisle containment is one of the highest-impact changes you can make to data center cooling efficiency — separating hot exhaust air from cold supply air reduces CRAC unit workload and lowers PUE without adding new cooling hardware. The ACDC2405 provides the structural post component that anchors the containment door at the correct geometry for wider aisle configurations, ensuring the door seals correctly against the containment structure rather than leaving gaps that bleed conditioned air.
Finished in black, the post integrates visually with standard APC NetShelter rack rows and containment panel systems. RoHS and REACH compliance means this component meets EU hazardous-substance and chemical-safety regulations — relevant for facilities with environmental procurement requirements or European operations.
Key Features
- 1200–1500mm (48–60in) Aisle Width Coverage: The ACDC2405 is sized specifically for wider aisle footprints. If your row spacing is under 1200mm, you need a different post SKU — using the wrong post leaves gaps at the door perimeter that defeat the purpose of containment.
- 318mm Post Height Profile: The 318mm height keeps the post footprint compact relative to the door span, minimizing obstruction at the aisle entry while maintaining structural integrity for the door assembly.
- 479mm Width Footprint: At 479mm wide, the post fits within standard rack-row end-of-row envelopes without protruding into adjacent hot-aisle walkways.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive — no restricted heavy metals or flame retardants. Required for procurement in many European facilities and increasingly requested by enterprise sustainability teams in North America.
- REACH Certified: REACH compliance covers chemical substance safety across the component's full material composition — a harder standard than RoHS alone, and worth noting if your facility has chemical-substance disclosure requirements.
- Black Finish: Matches standard APC NetShelter black rack finishes, so the containment door assembly presents a consistent appearance in mixed-vendor row deployments.
Integration & Compatibility
The ACDC2405 is part of APC's aisle containment door post family. Verify your aisle width falls within the 1200–1500mm (48–60in) range before ordering — APC produces separate door post SKUs for narrower aisle configurations. This post is intended for use with APC's compatible containment door panels and overhead containment structures; pairing it with third-party containment systems is not verified by the evidence available and should be confirmed with the containment system supplier before procurement.
For complete data center physical infrastructure builds, the ACDC2405 pairs with APC containment panels, end-of-row doors, and APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter rack accessories. Review APC's power distribution and rack enclosure catalog for compatible row components.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What aisle widths is the ACDC2405 designed for?
A: The ACDC2405 is designed for aisle widths between 1200mm and 1500mm (approximately 48 to 60 inches). For narrower aisles, a different APC door post SKU is required.
Q: Is the ACDC2405 RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The ACDC2405 carries RoHS compliance, restricting hazardous substances including lead, mercury, cadmium, and certain flame retardants. It also carries REACH certification for chemical substance safety.
Q: What color is the ACDC2405?
A: Black, matching standard APC NetShelter rack finishes for consistent appearance in rack-row deployments.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the ACDC2405 post?
A: The post measures 479mm wide × 318mm high, with a maximum depth of 2.48 meters. Packaged dimensions are 305mm (W) × 2285mm (D) × 275mm (H) at 26.6 kg shipped weight.
Q: Does the ACDC2405 work with third-party containment systems?
A: The ACDC2405 is designed for APC's aisle containment door system. Compatibility with third-party containment structures is not confirmed in available documentation — verify with your containment system supplier before mixing vendors.
The ACDC2405 is a straightforward component, but getting the door post selection wrong is one of those mistakes that only shows up after the containment row is fully assembled — and then you're looking at a re-order and a second installation window. The key dimension here is the 1200–1500mm aisle width range: measure your row spacing before you order, not after.
Technical Highlights:
- 2.48m Maximum Depth: The post accommodates row depths up to 2.48 meters, covering most standard 1000mm and 1200mm deep rack configurations without modification.
- 26.6 kg Shipped Weight: At 26.6 kg, the ACDC2405 ships as a single freight item — factor this into your receiving logistics, particularly for upper-floor data center builds where elevator capacity matters.
- RoHS + REACH Dual Compliance: Both certifications are present, which matters if you're running procurement through a sustainability-gated purchasing process or reporting on Scope 3 material substances.
Deployment Considerations:
- The package depth is 2285mm — longer than most standard pallet positions. Confirm your receiving dock and staging area can handle the packaged length before scheduling delivery.
- This post covers 1200–1500mm aisle widths only. APC's containment door post family spans multiple SKUs by aisle width; ordering the wrong SKU is a common procurement error on first-time containment builds.
The ACDC2405 is the right specification for wider-aisle data center rows — particularly enterprise co-lo builds and hyperscale edge nodes where 1200–1500mm aisle spacing is standard for high-density cabinet rows with rear cable management arms extended.
