Vertiv GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL 45U Free-Standing Server Rack Enclosure

Overview

The Vertiv GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL is a 45U EX Series rack enclosure built for data center and equipment room deployments where you need a full-depth, free-standing cabinet that ships and stages on a pallet. At 600mm wide and 1100mm deep, it accommodates high-density server, networking, and storage gear without cramping cable management or forcing side-by-side clearance compromises. If you are planning a rack enclosure build-out, the EX Series sits in Vertiv's mid-range commercial cabinet line — purpose-designed for structured deployments rather than light-duty IT closets.

Key Features

• 45U Usable Height (2000mm): A full 45U of mounting space means you can load a standard 1U switch, a pair of 2U servers per shelf layer, patch panels, and PDUs without splitting gear across two cabinets — fewer cabinets means fewer inter-cabinet trunk runs and a cleaner documentation story.
• 600mm Width: The 600mm form factor is the standard data center aisle footprint. It aligns with raised-floor tile grids and hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems without custom cutouts. Narrower than 800mm alternatives, which matters when you're fitting multiple rows into a fixed floor plan.
• 1100mm Depth: At 1100mm, this cabinet clears most 2-post and 4-post deep server chassis — including dual-socket rack servers and full-depth UPS units — without forcing the gear to hang over the rear rail. Measure your deepest unit before ordering; anything over 900mm typically requires 1000mm+ depth, and 1100mm gives you working room for rear cable dressing as well.
• Free-Standing Configuration with Pallet Base: The pallet base ships as part of the unit, letting you receive, position, and load the cabinet on a loading dock without sourcing a separate skid or rigging fixture. Once equipment is loaded, the free-standing frame doesn't require wall anchoring in most configurations — check local seismic codes for installations in earthquake zones.
• Black Finish: Standard black matches the majority of enterprise hardware finishes and row-level color-coding practices. Consistent with Vertiv's EX Series family, so mixed-cabinet rows look uniform.
• EX Series Platform: The Vertiv EX Series is a commercial-grade cabinet line positioned for structured cabling environments, co-location builds, and enterprise equipment rooms. Pair with compatible PDUs, cable management arms, and blanking panels from the same family for a consistent build.

Integration and Compatibility

The GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL follows standard EIA-310 19-inch rack rail spacing, accepting any rack-mount equipment designed to that standard — servers, switches, patch panels, KVM drawers, and rack-mount PDUs. The 1100mm depth is compatible with most full-depth server platforms. For structured cabling deployments, this cabinet integrates naturally into Panduit, Vertiv, and third-party data center infrastructure ecosystems. If your build includes cable containment, verify the side-panel configuration supports your overhead or underfloor pathway approach before committing the floor position. Consult a rack accessories guide to match blanking panels, shelf units, and PDU mounting to this chassis depth and rail set.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the exact dimensions of the GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL?

A: The enclosure measures 600mm wide x 1100mm deep x 2000mm tall (overall cabinet height including the frame), providing 45U of usable rack space.

Q: Does the GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL require wall anchoring?

A: It is a free-standing configuration, so wall anchoring is not required under standard installation conditions. For seismic zone installations, verify local building codes — additional anchoring may be required.

Q: What rack standard does the GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL follow?

A: The EX Series uses standard EIA-310 19-inch rack rail spacing, compatible with the vast majority of rack-mount server, networking, and storage equipment.

Q: What is the pallet base used for?

A: The pallet base is included as part of the unit for shipping and staging — it allows the cabinet to be received and moved on a loading dock or warehouse floor without sourcing a separate skid.

Q: Can the GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL be used in a hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment setup?

A: Yes. The 600mm width aligns with standard raised-floor tile grids and is compatible with typical hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment configurations. Verify your specific containment system's rail and door attachment requirements before installation.

Eden Phillips

When I spec the GL45UEX-60110B-MM-PL for a build, the first thing I call out is the 1100mm depth — that extra 100mm over a standard 1000mm cabinet is the difference between clean rear cable dressing and a rats-nest of power cords bunched against a blade chassis. For any deployment running full-depth dual-socket servers or large UPS units, 1100mm is the right call.

Technical Highlights:

• 45U Capacity: 45U in a single free-standing frame consolidates what would otherwise require two 24U half-height cabinets, cutting your inter-cabinet cabling runs and simplifying power distribution layout on a single PDU circuit.
• 600mm Width: Matches standard floor tile grids precisely — no shimming, no partial-tile overhangs. Critical when you're fitting multiple rows in a raised-floor data hall with fixed grid spacing.
• Pallet-Base Delivery: The included pallet base means this cabinet ships ready to receive — no separate rigging fixture required at the loading dock, which matters on phased build-outs where you're staging multiple cabinets across delivery windows.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 2000mm overall height, confirm ceiling clearance in your equipment room before ordering — overhead cable trays and sprinkler runs are frequently overlooked until the cabinet is on the floor.
• The free-standing configuration does not substitute for seismic anchoring. If your facility is in a rated seismic zone, this frame will need floor anchoring hardware that is not included with the base unit.

This cabinet is the right fit for a structured enterprise equipment room or co-location build where you need a full 45U of high-density server or network gear in a standard 600mm footprint — not a light-duty IT closet or a temporary staging rack.