Vertiv GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC 42U Rack Shipping Shock Crate
Overview
The Vertiv GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC is a purpose-built shock crate designed to safely transport and deliver a 42U EX series rack enclosure with 800mm width and 1100mm depth. Rack enclosures are high-value, precision-assembled infrastructure — a damaged frame on arrival can set a data center or equipment room deployment back days. This white shock crate is engineered specifically for the EX rack family in the 800 x 1100mm footprint, ensuring the enclosure arrives at the installation site in the same condition it left the factory.
Shipping crates for 42U enclosures are not interchangeable accessories. The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC is matched to the specific external envelope of the 800mm-wide, 1100mm-deep EX series rack, which means internal bracing, cushioning geometry, and structural loading points are sized correctly for this chassis — not a generic approximation that leaves gaps or creates pressure points during transit.
Key Features
- 42U Capacity Match: Sized specifically for a full-height 42U EX rack, meaning the crate's internal cavity accounts for the full assembled height of the enclosure. Ordering a mismatched crate risks inadequate top-load clearance or insufficient base support during forklift handling.
- 800mm Width x 1100mm Depth Footprint: The 800 x 1100mm footprint is a common deep-rack configuration used when housing high-density network switches, cable management, or bundled server-and-patch deployments. The crate's internal dimensions are matched to this exact chassis size — not the 800 x 800mm or 600 x 1000mm variants, which require different crate SKUs.
- Shock Protection for Transit: The crate's purpose is vibration and impact attenuation during ground, air, or sea freight. A 42U steel enclosure weighs several hundred kilograms fully assembled; without a properly rated crate, road vibration and handling impacts can deform frame corners, crack pre-installed blanking panels, and damage pre-wired PDUs or cable trays before the unit ever reaches the rack room.
- White Color Designation: The white finish on the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC aligns with Vertiv EX white-colored rack deployments, useful in environments — hospital equipment rooms, clean rooms, or retail back-of-house installations — where color-coded infrastructure or white enclosures are specified. Confirms this crate ships with and is matched to a white EX rack, not the standard black variant.
- EX Series Compatibility: The EX designation ties this crate to the Vertiv EX rack enclosure product line. Using an EX-series crate on a non-EX enclosure (such as the VR or VX series) voids the fit guarantee and may leave the enclosure unsecured inside the crate during transport.
- Rack Form Factor: Designed for floor-standing rack enclosures, not wall-mount or open-frame cabinets. The structural loading and base pallet interface are engineered for the weight distribution of a full-height rack, which can run 150–300kg depending on installed equipment.
Integration and Compatibility
The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC (often searched as GL42UEX 80110W MS SC) is a single-use shipping container intended for the Vertiv EX series 42U rack enclosure in the 800mm W x 1100mm D configuration. If your deployment uses a different rack depth — such as the 800 x 800mm or 600 x 1000mm variants — a different crate SKU is required. Confirm the exact width and depth of your EX enclosure before ordering. This crate is part of the broader Vertiv rack infrastructure line and is typically ordered alongside the enclosure itself for new deployments or replacement shipping needs.
For teams specifying full rack room deployments, this crate pairs with the rack enclosures category, where the matching EX series cabinets are listed. If you are also sourcing rack power distribution units or cable management accessories to pre-install before transit, confirm that all accessories are secured or removed prior to crating — loose hardware inside a crated rack is a common cause of cosmetic damage during freight.
Buyers specifying large rack rollouts across multiple sites should review the rack and enclosure selection guide to confirm footprint, load rating, and shipping logistics before finalizing quantities. Shock crates are typically a one-per-rack line item in project BOMs — they are not reusable for repeat shipments in the same way that reusable shipping containers are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack enclosure is the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC shock crate designed for?
A: The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC is designed specifically for the Vertiv EX series 42U rack enclosure with an 800mm width and 1100mm depth. It is not a universal crate and should not be used with different rack dimensions or non-EX series enclosures.
Q: Can this crate be used for an 800mm x 800mm EX rack?
A: No. The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC is matched to the 800mm W x 1100mm D footprint. An 800mm x 800mm enclosure requires a separate crate SKU sized to that shallower depth.
Q: Is this a reusable shipping crate or a single-use container?
A: This is a single-use shock crate for freight transport. It is not rated or intended for repeated use as a reusable shipping system. Reusable crating programs require different product specifications.
Q: Does the white color of the crate indicate it ships with a white EX rack?
A: Yes. The white designation in the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC part number corresponds to the white-colored Vertiv EX rack enclosure variant, confirming the crate is matched to a white-finish chassis rather than the standard black version.
Q: Can pre-installed accessories remain inside the rack during crated transit?
A: Vertiv recommends confirming all loose accessories are secured or removed before crating. PDUs, cable managers, and blanking panels that are not fastened can shift during transit and cause cosmetic or structural damage to the enclosure interior.
The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SC is one of those line items that gets overlooked in a rack room BOM until something arrives damaged — and then it becomes the first thing you specify on every future project. This crate is dimensionally matched to the 800mm W x 1100mm D footprint of the Vertiv EX 42U enclosure, which matters because a 42U steel rack is not a forgiving piece of freight. A generic pallet wrap or undersized crate leaves the frame corners and top panel exposed to the compressive and lateral forces that are routine in LTL shipments.
Technical Highlights:
- 42U Height Match: The full 42U cavity height means no top-load compression against the rack's top panel — a common failure point when crates are ordered for the wrong rack height.
- 800 x 1100mm Depth Footprint: The 1100mm depth is the key differentiator here. Deep-rack EX configurations housing high-density switching or bundled server infrastructure need the full depth crate — ordering the 800mm-depth variant leaves 300mm of unsupported rack at the rear.
- White Series Alignment: The white color code in the part number confirms crate-to-rack pairing. In multi-rack deployments mixing white and black EX enclosures, this prevents a mismatch at receiving where wrong-color crates get assigned to the wrong enclosures.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm the exact EX series model depth before ordering — the 800 x 1100mm crate is not interchangeable with 800 x 800mm or 600 x 1000mm EX variants, and crate SKUs are not always prominently flagged with both dimensions at the point of purchase.
- This is a single-use crate. If your project involves staging racks at a distribution point before final site delivery, plan for a second crate or a separate reusable transport solution — do not count on reusing this crate for the second leg of the move.
Best fit for large-scale rack room deployments — data center builds, hospital equipment rooms, or enterprise network closet rollouts — where multiple EX 42U white enclosures are being shipped to site pre-assembled and the cost of a damaged frame on arrival outweighs the crate line item by a significant margin.
