Vertiv GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P 13U 24x32 Black Open Frame Rack with Plexi Front Door
Overview
The Vertiv GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P is a 13U, 24-inch-wide by 32-inch-deep open-frame rack enclosure finished in black, configured with a plexiglass front door and solid rear panel — a combination that gives you visual equipment inspection without opening the cabinet while maintaining rear airflow control. This is the specific GL300E variant for installations where equipment depth runs up to 32 inches, a common requirement for 1U/2U servers, UPS units, and dense patch configurations. If you've been searching for GL300E 2432 B SQM6P, this is the correct listing.
The GL300E family from Vertiv covers a wide range of height and width combinations — 13U through 44U frames, 24-inch and 29-inch widths, 32-inch and 36-inch depths. The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P sits at the compact end: 13U is the right footprint for wiring closets, edge compute nodes, and branch office deployments where a full 42U floor cabinet would consume more space than the equipment justifies.
Key Features
- 13U Height: Compact form factor fits wiring closets, wall-mount alcoves, and satellite IT rooms where floor space is limited. 13U gives you enough rack space for a PoE switch, patch panel, small UPS, and a firewall without the overhead of a full-height cabinet.
- 24-Inch Width: Standard 19-inch EIA rack mounting inside a 24-inch-wide enclosure. This is the most common width in the GL300E line and aligns with network switches, patch panels, and 1U appliances without requiring wide-format accessories.
- 32-Inch Depth: Accommodates equipment up to approximately 28–29 inches of usable depth after accounting for door clearance and cable management. Short enough for most wiring-closet floor plans, deep enough for 1U rack servers and mid-size UPS units.
- Black Finish: The black powder-coat finish blends with most AV and IT environments. The GL300E line also ships in Winter White — verify color at order time, as the -B suffix in this MPN confirms black.
- Plexiglass Front / Solid Rear Door Configuration: The plexi front door lets you visually check indicator LEDs and equipment status without opening the enclosure — useful in unmanned edge locations where a quick visual pass matters. The solid rear panel (PV designation) provides a defined rear boundary for cable management and reduces dust ingress from behind.
- #10-32 and 3/8-Inch Square (M6) Mounting: The M6 square-hole rail pattern is the current standard for server-class equipment; the #10-32 tapped option accommodates legacy rack gear. Having both patterns available means you won't hit compatibility dead-ends mixing older network hardware with modern compute or NVR appliances.
Integration & Compatibility
The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P is part of Vertiv's broader Vertiv rack and enclosure ecosystem. The GL300E series is designed to accept standard Vertiv accessories including side panels, roof panels, and PDU mounting options — confirm accessory compatibility against the GL300E series documentation before ordering add-ons, as accessories designed for wider or deeper GL300E variants may not fit the 24x32 configuration.
Standard 19-inch rack equipment mounts directly to the M6 square-hole rails. Baying this unit to adjacent enclosures is possible with appropriate GL300E baying hardware; the 24-inch width is compatible with standard baying kits in the GL300E line. For installations requiring power distribution, vertical PDUs mount to the rear uprights if rear door clearance permits — verify PDU depth against the 32-inch total enclosure depth.
This enclosure suits IP camera NVR and recording server deployments, small data closets, and edge network nodes where a full-height cabinet is impractical. The 13U capacity is also commonly used for consolidated access control head-end racks — controller, PoE midspan, patch panel, and UPS all fit within the 13U budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What door configuration does the GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P ship with?
A: The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P is configured with a plexiglass front door and a solid (PV) rear panel. This allows visual inspection of equipment status without opening the cabinet while providing a closed rear boundary for cable management.
Q: What rail mounting patterns are included?
A: The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P includes both #10-32 tapped and 3/8-inch square (M6) mounting rail patterns, supporting legacy rack gear as well as current server-class equipment that requires M6 rails.
Q: Is the GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P the same as the GL300E 2432 B SQM6P?
A: Yes — GL300E 2432 B SQM6P is a common search variation of the full Vertiv part number GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P. They refer to the same 13U, 24x32, black, plexi/solid-rear enclosure.
Q: What is the maximum equipment depth this rack accommodates?
A: The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P has a total depth of 32 inches. Usable equipment depth will be somewhat less — typically 28–29 inches — after accounting for front door clearance and rear cable management space. Verify your deepest equipment's rail-to-rear measurement before ordering.
Q: Does Vertiv offer this enclosure in other heights or widths?
A: Yes. The GL300E series is available in 13U, 24U, 31U, 37U, and 44U heights, and in 24-inch and 29-inch widths. Depths of 32 inches and 36 inches are offered across the line. Confirm the specific height-width-depth-color combination in the MPN before ordering, as configurations are not interchangeable.
Q: Can the GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P be wall-mounted?
A: The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P is a floor-standing open-frame rack. Wall-mount installations would require a separate wall-mount bracket kit compatible with the GL300E series — consult Vertiv's GL300E accessory documentation to identify the appropriate hardware before specifying.
The GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P hits a specific sweet spot I see frequently in branch office and wiring-closet builds: 13U of usable space in a 32-inch-deep footprint with a plexi front door. That door configuration is more practical than it sounds — in unmanned telecom rooms and camera head-end closets, being able to visually verify switch link lights and UPS status without touching the door saves repeated trips when something looks wrong on the network side.
Technical Highlights:
- M6 Square-Hole Rails: The 3/8-inch square M6 pattern is what modern 1U servers, managed switches, and NVR appliances expect. Having #10-32 tapped rails available alongside M6 means you can rack legacy security gear — older DVRs, access control panels — without hunting for cage nuts or rail adapters.
- 13U x 32-Inch Depth: 13U is enough for a PoE switch, 24-port patch panel, 1U firewall, and a small rack UPS in a single enclosure. The 32-inch depth covers the majority of 1U rack servers and mid-range UPS units without requiring a deeper (and heavier) cabinet that won't fit the closet.
- Plexi Front / Solid Rear Door Pairing: The plexiglass front gives visual access; the solid PV rear panel defines a cable management boundary and reduces the airflow short-circuit you get with a fully open rear in a tight closet environment.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 32-inch total depth is the enclosure's outer dimension — measure your closet floor plan against that number, not usable rail depth. Leave at least 18–24 inches of front clearance for door swing and service access.
- The GL300E series ships in multiple size combinations; the -B suffix confirms black and the 2432 block confirms 24W x 32D. If your team orders from a bill of materials, double-check that the MPN on the PO matches exactly — a 2436 or 2932 variant will not be the same product.
For edge camera recording nodes, access control head-end racks, and branch IT closets where a full-height enclosure is impractical, the GL300E-2432-B-SQM6P is the right size class. It is particularly well-suited to consolidated security head-ends: PoE switch, NVR, patch panel, and UPS all fit the 13U budget with room for a 1U KVM or console if the site requires local access.
