Vertiv GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC 42U Server Rack Shock Crate

Overview

The Vertiv GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC is a 42U shock crate enclosure designed for transporting and deploying high-density server, networking, and security infrastructure. At 800mm wide by 1100mm deep by 2000mm tall, this rack is sized for full-depth enterprise gear — blade chassis, high-density switch stacks, NVR arrays, and storage systems that cannot be safely shipped in standard carton packaging. If you are moving mission-critical equipment between data centers, staging areas, or field deployment sites, a purpose-built shock crate is the correct solution over improvised palletizing.

Finished in black, the GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC fits naturally into Vertiv's rack and enclosure line, which spans open-frame, enclosed, and transit-grade configurations. This unit belongs to the EX shock crate family — purpose-engineered for in-transit vibration and impact protection rather than permanent installation use.

Key Features

• 42U Capacity: Forty-two rack units of usable space means you can populate a full enterprise stack — servers, patch panels, power distribution, and KVM — and transport it as a single configured unit rather than disassembling and rebuilding at the destination. That alone eliminates significant labor and re-configuration risk on large rollouts.
• 800mm Width: The 800mm internal width accommodates wider chassis that exceed the standard 600mm enclosure profile — including some hyperconverged appliances, certain UPS units, and side-mounted cable management that narrows usable width in narrower racks. Verify your widest component before assuming a 600mm rack will clear it.
• 1100mm Depth: A 1100mm depth envelope is appropriate for full-depth 1U/2U servers with rear cable management still in place. You will not need to strip patch cables or power connections before transit, which reduces re-commissioning time at the receiving site.
• 2000mm Overall Height: At 2000mm, the unit moves through standard commercial doorways and freight elevators without tipping — a practical consideration that narrower, taller alternatives sometimes fail.
• Black Finish: Matches standard data center and server room aesthetics. Not a cosmetic detail for field transit crates, but relevant if the crate doubles as a semi-permanent staging enclosure.
• Shock Crate Construction: The EX crate designation indicates structural reinforcement beyond a standard server rack enclosure — the casing is built to absorb vibration and impact loads encountered in freight transport. This matters when shipping populated, cabled equipment that cannot be re-racked at the destination without significant cost.

Integration and Compatibility

The GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC follows standard EIA 310-D 19-inch rack mounting dimensions at 42U, making it compatible with the full range of rack-mountable IT and security infrastructure equipment. The 800mm width and 1100mm depth envelope are appropriate for high-density deployments including blade servers, enterprise NVRs, and PoE switch stacks. Pair with a rack-mount PDU for pre-configured power distribution before transit. Consult your freight and logistics team on floor loading ratings for the populated unit weight before specifying lift equipment. For permanent installation after transit, this shock crate may be converted to a fixed enclosure depending on site requirements — confirm with Vertiv documentation for your specific configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack unit capacity does the GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC provide?

A: The GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC provides 42U of rack space, suitable for a fully populated enterprise server or networking stack.

Q: What are the external dimensions of this shock crate?

A: The unit measures 800mm wide by 1100mm deep by 2000mm tall.

Q: Is the GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC designed for permanent installation or transit use?

A: It is a shock crate (EX series) — built for in-transit vibration and impact protection when shipping populated rack equipment. Permanent installation suitability depends on your site requirements and Vertiv configuration guidance.

Q: Will the 800mm width fit wider chassis that don't fit a standard 600mm rack?

A: Yes. The 800mm width accommodates equipment wider than standard 600mm enclosures, including some hyperconverged appliances and side-mounted cable management trays. Measure your widest component before ordering.

Q: Can this rack ship fully populated and cabled?

A: The 1100mm depth and shock crate construction are specifically intended to support fully cabled, populated transit — the depth accommodates full-depth servers with rear cable management in place without stripping connections before shipping.

Eden Phillips

The GL42UEX-80110B-MS-SC is a transit-grade enclosure I reach for on large physical security and IT infrastructure deployments where equipment needs to move pre-configured and cabled. The 1100mm depth envelope is the spec that matters most here — it means a fully cabled 1U server or NVR with rear patch runs stays connected during freight, and your re-commissioning at the destination is a power-on exercise rather than a full re-rack.

Technical Highlights:

• 42U Capacity: Enough space to transit a complete stack — compute, switching, power distribution, and NVR — as a single shipment, eliminating the re-assembly labor that multiplies on multi-site rollouts.
• 800mm Width: Clears wider chassis that fail the 600mm standard — relevant for modern hyperconverged nodes, some enterprise UPS units, and any rack where side-mount trays reduce effective internal width.
• 2000mm Height: Stays within standard freight elevator and commercial doorway clearances, which the taller 2200mm alternatives sometimes don't — worth confirming at receiving sites with low ceiling freight access before specifying.

Deployment Considerations:

• Populated unit weight is the primary logistics variable — confirm floor loading and lift equipment capacity at both origin and destination before shipping a fully populated 42U crate.
• The EX shock crate designation is specific to transit use; if the destination site intends to use this as a permanent rack enclosure, verify with Vertiv's configuration documentation that the model supports that application.

This unit is the right call for managed service providers handling pre-staged equipment rollouts, system integrators shipping pre-configured security and networking stacks to remote sites, and enterprise IT teams consolidating multi-rack moves between facilities without a full disassembly/rebuild cycle.