Vertiv GL790ES-3042-W-MS 42U 30x42 Inch Server Rack Cabinet Winter White
Overview
The Vertiv GL790ES-3042-W-MS is a 42U, 30-inch-wide by 42-inch-deep server rack enclosure finished in Winter White — a practical choice when physical security deployments share floor space with IT infrastructure in environments where cabinet color coordination or visibility matters. Part of the Vertiv Vertiv rack and enclosure line, the GL790ES series supports a range of height and width configurations, making it a flexible procurement target for integrators standardizing on a single rack family across multiple sites. GL790ES-3042-W-MS (often searched as GL790ES 3042 W MS) ships in the 42U height variant with 30-inch width and 42-inch depth.
Key Features
- 42U Usable Height: 42U of mounting space handles a dense mix of NVRs, PoE switches, patch panels, UPS units, and access control servers in a single enclosure — reducing the cabinet count on a large physical security project and keeping cabling consolidated.
- 30-Inch Width: The 30-inch form factor fits tighter equipment rooms and IDF closets where a full 32-inch cabinet won’t clear the aisle. Confirm your widest chassis (typically 19-inch EIA rack units) fits comfortably with the remaining frame rail clearance.
- 42-Inch Depth: 42 inches of interior depth accommodates most 1U–4U security appliances including rackmount NVRs and mid-depth UPS units without forcing cable management compromises. Deeper servers or high-density patch arrays may want the 48-inch depth variant instead.
- Winter White Finish: The Winter White color option integrates cleanly into healthcare, education, and corporate environments where a black rack would stand out against light-colored interiors. Finish is consistent across the door and frame for a professional installation appearance.
- Mesh Contour Door Options: Available with Mesh Contour Front/Rear, Mesh Contour Front with Split Mesh Rear, or Clear door configurations. Mesh panels maximize passive airflow through front-to-rear cooling paths — critical for heat-producing NVRs and PoE switches running 24/7. Split rear doors simplify cable routing without fully removing a panel.
- Multiple Height Variants in Family: The GL790ES family spans 24U, 42U, 44U, 48U, and 52U heights, and 24-inch, 30-inch, and 32-inch widths — so you can specify different heights per IDF location while staying on the same frame standard, simplifying spare parts and installation documentation.
- Multiple Depth Options: 42-inch and 48-inch depth variants are available within the family. Choose 42-inch for standard security appliance deployments; step up to 48-inch when housing full-depth UPS or high-density storage arrays.
Integration and Compatibility
The GL790ES-3042-W-MS accepts standard 19-inch EIA-310 rackmount equipment. The 30-inch external width houses 19-inch rack rails with clearance for side-mount cable managers. For PoE network switches and patch panels in surveillance infrastructure builds, verify that your planned switch depth fits within the 42-inch interior. The Winter White finish is specific to this SKU — if your deployment requires black throughout, source the equivalent black variant in the GL790ES family. Pair with a compatible rackmount UPS sized to your NVR and switch load for continuous recording continuity during outages. Consult a rack selection guide for depth and load capacity planning before specifying across multi-site deployments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the usable rack unit height of the GL790ES-3042-W-MS?
A: This model provides 42U of usable rack space, suitable for housing NVRs, switches, patch panels, and UPS units in a single enclosure.
Q: What external dimensions does the GL790ES-3042-W-MS ship in?
A: This variant is 30 inches wide and 42 inches deep. The GL790ES family also offers 24-inch and 32-inch width options and a 48-inch depth option if your equipment requires more clearance.
Q: What door configurations are available on the GL790ES-3042-W-MS?
A: The GL790ES series supports Mesh Contour Front/Rear, Mesh Contour Front with Split Mesh Rear, and Clear door options. Mesh doors are recommended for thermally dense security appliance deployments.
Q: Can I get this rack in black instead of Winter White?
A: Yes. The GL790ES family is available in both Black and Winter White finishes. The GL790ES-3042-W-MS is the Winter White variant; a corresponding black-finish model exists in the same family.
Q: Is the GL790ES-3042-W-MS compatible with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment?
A: Yes. The enclosure accepts standard EIA-310 19-inch rackmount equipment. Confirm chassis depth against the 42-inch interior depth before specifying deep storage or UPS units.
The GL790ES-3042-W-MS is a 42U, 30x42-inch enclosure in Winter White — and that finish detail matters more than it sounds. On healthcare and education security builds where IT racks share open equipment rooms with clinical or administrative staff, a white cabinet is often a spec requirement, and sourcing a quality 42U option that also ships in the right depth is where integrators burn time. This one checks the size and finish in a single SKU.
Technical Highlights:
- 42U x 30-Inch Width: Enough vertical space for a full physical security stack — NVR, core PoE switch, patch panel, UPS — in a frame that fits IDF closets where a 32-inch cabinet physically won’t clear door frames or aisle widths.
- 42-Inch Depth: Comfortable fit for 1U–4U security appliances and mid-depth UPS units. Integrators running deeper storage arrays should confirm chassis depth against this interior measurement before ordering.
- Mesh Contour Door Options: Front-to-rear mesh paths keep passive airflow moving through 24/7-running NVRs and PoE switches without forced-air add-ons. Split rear doors let you route structured cabling without removing the full rear panel during maintenance.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 30-inch external width is the key spec to validate against your room layout early — some older IDF closets have door or conduit obstructions that rule out 32-inch cabinets and make the 30-inch frame the only viable option.
- Winter White is a finish-only distinction — if you mix this SKU with black cabinets on a multi-rack row, plan the layout before procurement; Vertiv does not offer a field respray or finish-match kit.
Best fit: healthcare campuses, K–12 facilities, and corporate environments running distributed security closets where cabinet aesthetics are part of the facilities spec and 42U capacity in a 30-inch footprint is the governing constraint.
