Vertiv GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL 42U Floor-Standing Rack Enclosure

Overview

The Vertiv GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL is a 42U floor-standing rack enclosure from the EX Series, designed for enterprise-grade IT and network infrastructure deployments. With an 800mm wide by 1100mm deep footprint, it delivers the internal clearance required to house dense server, storage, and network switching equipment in data centers, server rooms, and security operations centers without forcing layout compromises. If you are planning a structured rack deployment and need a cabinet that physically accommodates full-depth enterprise gear, the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL is the baseline to evaluate.

The EX Series targets enterprise environments where predictable dimensions, consistent build quality, and rack-unit density matter. At 42U, this enclosure provides enough vertical space to run a meaningful mix of 1U/2U servers, patch panels, power distribution units, and network switches in a single cabinet — reducing the physical footprint of a deployment versus spreading equipment across multiple shorter racks.

Key Features

• 42U rack height: 42 rack units of usable vertical space gives you enough room to consolidate servers, switching, storage, and power management in one enclosure — fewer cabinets per row means cleaner cable runs and simpler airflow management.
• 800mm width: The 800mm body width is wider than the standard 600mm footprint, which directly benefits deployments with wide-flange servers, side-mounted cable managers, or blanking panel requirements. Equipment with wide ear-to-ear dimensions installs without forced modifications.
• 1100mm depth: A 1100mm interior depth accommodates full-depth enterprise servers and storage arrays — most 1U rack-mount servers run 700–900mm deep, so this enclosure does not constrain your hardware selection and leaves clearance at both ends for proper cable routing.
• Floor-standing mounting: Floor-standing installation means this cabinet stands independently without wall or overhead anchoring, making it appropriate for raised-floor data centers and open server rooms alike. It integrates into standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle row configurations.
• EX Series enterprise classification: Vertiv positions the EX Series for enterprise environments, which in practice means the enclosure is built to consistent dimensional tolerances and is compatible with Vertiv's own PDU, airflow, and cable management accessories designed for this frame width and depth.
• Black finish: The black finish matches standard data center aesthetics and is practical in mixed-vendor environments where cabinet appearance consistency matters for client-facing installations.

Integration and Compatibility

As a member of the Vertiv rack enclosure lineup, the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL is dimensioned to accept standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment — the universal mounting rail standard used by servers, switches, patch panels, and security appliances. The 800mm width and 1100mm depth are common EX Series dimensions, meaning Vertiv's own rack power distribution units and cable management accessories designed for the EX frame will install without adapters.

This enclosure is appropriate for security operations infrastructure — housing network video recorders, network switches, and server hardware in a single organized cabinet. For data center planners sizing a row build-out, the 42U height and 800×1100mm footprint should be cross-referenced against your raised floor tile grid and hot-aisle containment panel dimensions before ordering. Consult your rack enclosure row layout plan to confirm the 1100mm depth clears your aisle width requirements — deep cabinets reduce walkable aisle space in tight server rooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the internal usable rack space of the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL?

A: The GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL provides 42U of vertical rack space. Standard rack units are 1.75 inches (44.45mm) each, so the total usable vertical height is approximately 73.5 inches (1,867mm).

Q: What is the footprint of the Vertiv GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL?

A: The enclosure body is 800mm wide by 1100mm deep, making it wider than a standard 600mm cabinet. Factor in door swing clearance and aisle width requirements when planning floor layout.

Q: Does the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL accept standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment?

A: Yes. The EX Series enclosures are built to the standard 19-inch rack-mount specification, compatible with servers, switches, patch panels, PDUs, and other standard rack equipment.

Q: Is the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL suitable for floor-standing installation in a raised-floor data center?

A: Yes. This is a floor-standing enclosure designed for data center and server room environments. Verify that the 1100mm depth fits within your aisle spacing plan before installation.

Q: Can Vertiv PDUs and cable managers be added to the GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL?

A: The GL42UEX-80110B-MM-PL is part of the Vertiv EX Series, which is designed to accept Vertiv's compatible PDU and cable management accessories. Confirm accessory compatibility by matching the EX Series frame width (800mm) when selecting add-on components.