Vertiv GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP 42U White Floor Server Rack

Overview

The Vertiv GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP is a 42U floor-mount server rack from Vertiv's EX Series, built in an 800 x 1100 mm footprint and finished in white. This model ships on a shock pallet — a logistics-ready configuration designed to protect the enclosure and any pre-installed equipment during freight transit to the data center, server room, or equipment closet. At 831 lbs, this is a full-size, commercial-grade enclosure suited to dense compute, network switching, or storage deployments where a wide-body cabinet provides room to manage deep servers and dense cable runs (often searched as GL42UEX 80110W MS SP).

The EX Series represents Vertiv's standardized approach to open-frame and enclosed rack infrastructure. The 800mm width accommodates side-by-side vertical PDU runs without encroaching on equipment clearance, while the 1100mm depth handles extended 2U/4U servers that routinely push past 900mm in cable-dressed depth. The white finish is specified here, which suits cleanroom environments, healthcare data closets, and broadcast facilities where color-coded or non-black enclosures are part of the site standards.

Key Features

• 42U Form Factor: 42U of usable rack space is the industry standard for primary compute rows — it accommodates a full stack of 1U servers, top-of-rack switching, patch panels, and a vertical PDU on each rail without running out of space mid-deployment. No compromises from a half-rack or compact cabinet.
• 800 x 1100 mm Footprint: The 800mm width is one step above the base 600mm standard. That extra 200mm matters when you're running dual vertical PDUs inside the cabinet, managing large cable bundles on both side channels, or need clearance around high-airflow equipment. The 1100mm depth accommodates deep rack-mount servers — current-generation compute nodes regularly reach 950–1000mm cable-dressed; this cabinet has the depth to close the door cleanly.
• Floor-Mount Design: Floor-standing deployment means no wall or ceiling load calculations, no structural anchoring concerns beyond leveling feet and optional floor anchoring. Deploy on any raised floor or concrete slab. Vertical load capacity at 831 lbs shipping weight means the structural frame is engineered for dense equipment loads typical of fully populated compute rows.
• White Finish: White is a deliberate choice in specific environments — healthcare facilities, broadcast control rooms, cleanrooms, and some financial data centers use color coding to distinguish functional zones. White also makes interior lighting unnecessary for basic service work; cable and equipment labels read more clearly against a white interior backdrop.
• EX Series Platform: The EX line from Vertiv is an enterprise-class server rack platform designed around standardized accessories — side panels, blanking panels, cable managers, PDU mounting brackets, and baying hardware are all EX-compatible, which matters when you're populating a multi-cabinet row and need consistent tooling across the deployment.
• Shock Pallet Shipping Configuration (MS-SP): The -MS-SP suffix designates the shock pallet option. For high-value pre-configured cabinets — factory-integrated switching rows, pre-cabled data center builds, colocation deployments — transit damage is a real risk. A shock pallet absorbs vibration and impact during LTL freight, reducing the chance of rail misalignment, panel damage, or equipment shift in a pre-dressed cabinet. If your deployment involves drop-shipping a pre-integrated rack directly to a remote site, this shipping configuration is the right call.

Integration & Compatibility

The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP integrates with Vertiv's EX Series accessory ecosystem — baying hardware for multi-cabinet rows, side panels, top panels, and cable management options designed to the same frame geometry. The 800mm width is compatible with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment via adjustable mounting rails. Floor-mounting with leveling feet accommodates minor floor irregularities; raised-floor deployments should confirm cutout sizing against the 800 x 1100mm base footprint before ordering. For power distribution planning, vertical PDUs designed for 800mm cabinets mount inside the side channels without consuming U-space. Cable management accessories for the EX Series mount to standard vertical rail positions. Consult Vertiv's network infrastructure accessory catalog for compatible blanking panels, brush strip grommets, and baying kits. For a broader view of enclosure options at this scale, review the data center racks category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the -MS-SP suffix mean on the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP?

A: The -MS-SP designation indicates this unit ships on a shock pallet. This configuration is designed to protect the enclosure and any pre-installed or pre-configured equipment during LTL freight transit. It is the appropriate choice when shipping pre-integrated or pre-cabled rack configurations to remote sites.

Q: What is the internal usable depth of the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP?

A: The cabinet's overall depth is 1100mm. Internal usable depth between mounting rails varies based on rail position; the 1100mm external depth is sufficient to accommodate deep rack-mount servers that commonly reach 900–1000mm cable-dressed. Verify rail-to-rail depth in Vertiv's EX Series mounting rail documentation for your specific equipment.

Q: Can the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP be installed on a raised floor?

A: Yes. As a floor-standing enclosure with an 800 x 1100mm base footprint, it can be installed on a raised floor. Confirm that the raised floor panel cutout or base opening accommodates the 800 x 1100mm footprint and that the floor load rating supports the combined weight of the empty cabinet (831 lbs shipping) plus the intended equipment payload.

Q: Is the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP compatible with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment?

A: Yes. The EX Series uses adjustable 19-inch mounting rails, compatible with standard EIA-310 rackmount equipment. The 800mm width provides additional side channel space for PDU mounting and cable management without affecting the 19-inch mounting position.

Q: What is the color of this cabinet and why does it matter?

A: This model is finished in white. White enclosures are specified in environments such as healthcare data closets, broadcast control rooms, cleanrooms, and facilities that use color coding to identify functional zones or rack rows. It is also a common choice where aesthetics or site standards require non-black cabinetry.

Q: How many U-spaces does the GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP provide?

A: This cabinet provides 42U of standard rack space, sufficient for a full population of 1U servers, top-of-rack switching, patch panels, and power distribution equipment in a single enclosure.

Jerry Tildsen

The GL42UEX-80110W-MS-SP is a wide-body 42U enclosure that I'd spec for any deployment where you know going in that standard 600mm cabinets are going to create problems — deep compute nodes, dual vertical PDU runs, or dense cable plant on both sides of the cabinet. The 800 x 1100mm footprint is the right call when your equipment list has items pushing 900mm dressed depth, and the shock pallet configuration (-MS-SP) is worth having any time you're drop-shipping a pre-integrated rack to a remote site rather than building in place.

Technical Highlights:

• 800mm Width: Versus a standard 600mm cabinet, the extra 200mm of internal width gives you a full vertical PDU channel on each side rail without intruding on equipment clearance — relevant on dense switching rows and anywhere you're running redundant power feeds.
• 1100mm Depth: Current-generation rack-mount compute — especially 2S systems with rear PCIe expansion — routinely dresses out past 900mm. The 1100mm external depth of this cabinet is the margin you need to close doors cleanly on a fully cabled server without forcing bend-radius violations on power cabling at the rear.
• Shock Pallet (-MS-SP): At 831 lbs shipping weight, this cabinet is not moving without a pallet jack regardless. The shock pallet adds vibration damping and impact buffering during LTL transit — a real factor for pre-configured deployments where rail misalignment or equipment shift during shipping means rework hours on-site at a remote location.

Deployment Considerations:

• Raised floor installations require confirming your tile cutout or base clearance against the full 800 x 1100mm base; standard 600mm tiles will not accommodate this footprint without modification or a dedicated open-floor zone.
• The 831 lbs figure is shipping weight — verify your raised floor or concrete slab load rating against the combined weight of the empty cabinet plus your fully populated equipment payload before committing to the installation location.

This cabinet is the right fit for a healthcare data closet, broadcast control room, or cleanroom environment where white cabinetry is a site standard and you need the full 42U depth budget to handle a mixed population of deep compute and dense switching without running out of cabinet before you run out of equipment.