Vertiv GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP 42U Server Rack Enclosure with Shock Pallet

Overview

The Vertiv GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP is a 42U, 800mm-wide by 1400mm-deep rack enclosure built for data centers, server rooms, and dense equipment deployments where structural integrity, safe equipment transport, and long-term floor stability all matter. At 2,000 lb rated load capacity, this is a rack engineered to hold fully populated high-density shelves — not just a cabinet for light networking gear. The GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP ships with a shock pallet, low-profile casters, and leveling feet included, so you can receive, position, and lock the unit in place without hunting for additional hardware.

If you're evaluating the broader Vertiv server rack and enclosure lineup, this model sits in the heavy-duty EX family, sized for environments that populate every U with compute or storage. For buyers comparing standard-depth vs. deep enclosures, the 1400mm depth accommodates longer servers, cable management arms, and rear PDU runs without forcing compromises on airflow clearance.

Key Features

• 42U Form Factor (2000mm H): Forty-two rack units in a 2000mm-tall enclosure gives you full-height density for blade chassis, storage arrays, or mixed compute/networking stacks — without needing a taller-than-standard footprint that creates ceiling clearance headaches in retrofit installs.
• 800mm Width: The extra 200mm over a standard 600mm-wide cabinet matters immediately when you're running dual cable managers, side-by-side patch panels, or wide-body UPS units. Airflow lanes stay open even when cables are dressed.
• 1400mm Depth: Long enough to comfortably seat most 1U and 2U rack-mount servers plus a rear PDU column without stacking components at an angle. If your environment runs 900mm+ servers or requires cable management arms with full extension, this depth removes the guesswork.
• 2,000 lb Static Load Capacity: Fully populating 42U with dense storage or compute typically loads a rack to 1,200–1,600 lb. The 2,000 lb rating gives meaningful headroom — useful if the load profile changes mid-lifecycle or if the cabinet will hold high-density flash arrays.
• Shock Pallet Included: The included shock pallet protects sensitive components during freight. If you're receiving pre-integrated racks or shipping populated equipment between facilities, this is load-bearing protection built into the purchase — not an add-on you source separately.
• Low-Profile Casters: Casters allow repositioning within the data center floor without needing a pallet jack or lift. Low-profile design keeps the installed height predictable for overhead cable tray alignment and hot-aisle containment system clearances.
• Leveling Feet: On raised floors or uneven concrete, leveling feet let you stabilize the rack independently of the casters. This is a code and safety requirement in many facilities — having them included means one fewer line item on your site prep checklist.
• Baying Brackets: Baying brackets let you mechanically couple multiple enclosures side-by-side into a continuous row. This is the right approach for multi-rack deployments where you want structural rigidity across the row and a clean front/rear door alignment without gaps.
• Bolt-Down Brackets: Seismic zones and high-traffic data center floors both benefit from positive floor anchoring. The included bolt-down brackets let you anchor the enclosure to a concrete sub-floor or raised floor stringer without sourcing custom hardware.
• Black Finish: The black RAL finish is standard for modern data center environments and blends with most hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems without a color mismatch that reads poorly on facility walk-throughs or audits.

Integration & Compatibility

The GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP follows standard EIA-310 rack unit spacing, so it accepts any 19-inch rack-mount equipment — servers, switches, patch panels, KVM drawers, PDUs, and UPS units. The 800mm width is compatible with most side-panel cable management trays and vertical cable organizers designed for wide-body enclosures. Baying brackets support multi-enclosure row builds with adjacent server rack enclosures in the same EX family, ensuring structural alignment across bayed rows.

If you're planning a high-density deployment and need guidance on PDU selection, power distribution, or hot-aisle containment pairing, pre-sales engineering support is available to work through the load and airflow math before you commit to a floor layout. For related infrastructure — including rack PDUs and containment accessories — the same EX-family design language carries through the Vertiv portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum static load capacity of the GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP?

A: The GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP is rated for 2,000 lb (approximately 907 kg) static load capacity. This accommodates fully populated high-density compute and storage configurations.

Q: Does the GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP include a shock pallet for shipping?

A: Yes. The shock pallet is included with the GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP. It is designed to protect rack-mounted equipment during freight transport or inter-facility moves of pre-integrated racks.

Q: What mobility and floor-mounting options come with this enclosure?

A: The enclosure ships with both low-profile casters for repositioning on the data center floor and leveling feet for stable, level installation once positioned. Bolt-down brackets are also included for seismic anchoring or permanent floor attachment.

Q: Can multiple GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP units be joined into a rack row?

A: Yes. Baying brackets are included and allow you to mechanically couple adjacent enclosures into a continuous, structurally rigid row — standard for multi-rack data center deployments.

Q: What equipment depth does this enclosure support?

A: The 1400mm internal depth accommodates long rack-mount servers, cable management arms, and rear-mounted PDUs. Most 1U/2U rack servers and blade chassis fit with clearance for proper cable dressing.

Q: Is the GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP compatible with standard 19-inch rack equipment?

A: Yes. The enclosure uses standard EIA-310 rack unit spacing and accepts any 19-inch rack-mount equipment including servers, switches, patch panels, PDUs, and UPS units.

Marty Allison

The GL42UEX-80140B-MS-SP is one of the few rack enclosures I recommend without qualification when a customer is integrating pre-populated racks for a multi-site rollout. The 2,000 lb static load rating is the deciding spec — most teams don't think about what a fully loaded 42U dense-storage or blade deployment actually weighs until the rack is already on the floor. At that load, a 1,500 lb-rated enclosure is genuinely marginal; this one is not.

Technical Highlights:

• 2,000 lb Load Rating: Real headroom for high-density builds — fully populated compute or flash storage arrays typically land between 1,200–1,600 lb, so the 2,000 lb ceiling keeps you out of the danger zone even if the load profile grows post-installation.
• 1400mm Depth: Enough room for the longest 1U/2U servers on the market plus a rear PDU column and cable management arm — all without the tight bends that degrade cable performance and make maintenance difficult.
• Shock Pallet + Bolt-Down Brackets Included: Two phases of the equipment lifecycle covered in one SKU — freight protection during delivery and permanent seismic anchoring once on the floor. Both are often sourced as separate line items with other vendors.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 800mm width requires confirming aisle width before positioning — wide-body enclosures in a 900mm aisle leave only 50mm per side, which makes cable management access tight during populated operation.
• Leveling feet and casters are both included, but you cannot run on casters and leveling feet simultaneously in all configurations — confirm your site's weight distribution requirements before deploying on a raised floor with weight-per-tile limits.

This enclosure is the right call for a greenfield data center build or a multi-rack integration project where pre-populated cabinets are shipping from an integration facility to the final site — the shock pallet alone justifies the model selection in that scenario.