Vertiv GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP 45U White Floor Rack with Shock Pallet

Overview

The Vertiv GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP is a 45U, 600x1200mm floor-standing server rack designed for data center environments where controlled transport and staged deployment matter as much as the rack itself. The shock pallet design sets this configuration apart from standard EX Series units — it is purpose-built for facilities that receive and position high-value compute or network equipment without risking vibration damage during final-aisle placement. If you are equipping a new row or refreshing an existing one, this is the unit that ships ready to roll into position rather than requiring a separate materials-handling setup.

Available in white, the GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP fits environments where rack color is standardized for visual zoning, hot-aisle/cold-aisle identification, or facility aesthetics — common in hyperscale co-location builds and enterprise data halls that enforce color conventions across cabinet rows. Browse the full Vertiv rack and infrastructure catalog for companion cabinets, PDUs, and accessories within the same product family.

Key Features

• 45U Height: 45U provides roughly 78.75 inches of usable rack space — enough headroom to populate a dense server or switching row without going to a non-standard height that complicates ceiling clearance in most raised-floor data rooms.
• 600x1200mm Footprint: The 600mm width accommodates standard 19-inch EIA equipment, and the 1200mm depth handles today's deep 1U and 2U servers, top-of-rack switches, and cable management arms without forcing rear equipment to hang outside the frame. Pair this with data center infrastructure accessories sized for the same footprint.
• Shock Pallet Design: The integrated shock pallet allows the loaded or unloaded cabinet to be moved across a raised floor or concrete slab using standard pallet handling equipment — forklift or pallet jack — while isolating the frame from floor-transmitted shock. This is the critical spec if your receiving dock is remote from the installation row or if the building has rough concrete transitions.
• White Color Finish: White cabinet finishes are specified on co-location floors and enterprise builds where aisles are color-coded by zone, tenant, or thermal function. This is not a cosmetic decision — in facilities with strict visual management standards, ordering the wrong color means re-racking on arrival.
• 832 LB Shipping Weight: At 832 lbs, this unit requires coordinated rigging. Plan your receiving logistics before the truck arrives — a standard two-person delivery team is not sufficient. The shock pallet is the mechanism that makes this weight manageable without specialized rigging equipment once on the floor.
• Floor Rack Form Factor: This is a freestanding unit, not a wall mount or open-frame relay rack. It belongs in a raised-floor or slab data center environment. Review your rack enclosure options if you need a different form factor for your installation type.

Integration and Compatibility

The EX Series 600x1200mm frame is compatible with standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack-mount equipment. The 1200mm depth supports full-depth servers, patch panels, and cable management systems common in structured data center builds. For PDU selection, cable routing, and blanking panel requirements, consult the Vertiv EX accessory line. If you are building out a new row, cross-reference your PDU and power distribution selections against the rack's internal mounting options before procurement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack unit capacity of the GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP?

A: The GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP provides 45U of usable rack space within a 600x1200mm floor-standing enclosure.

Q: What does the shock pallet design mean for installation logistics?

A: The shock pallet allows the cabinet to be transported and positioned using standard pallet handling equipment — forklift or pallet jack — while protecting the frame and any pre-installed equipment from vibration and shock during movement across the data center floor.

Q: What equipment depth does the 1200mm rack support?

A: The 1200mm depth accommodates full-depth servers, top-of-rack switches, and cable management arms typical in modern data center builds without requiring equipment to extend beyond the rear frame.

Q: Why is this rack available in white rather than the standard black finish?

A: White is specified in data center environments that use color-coded aisles or zones for visual management, hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment identification, or tenant separation in co-location facilities. The color is a facility specification, not a cosmetic option.

Q: What should I plan for given the 832 lb weight of this unit?

A: At 832 lbs, receiving and positioning requires coordinated logistics beyond a standard delivery team. The integrated shock pallet is the primary tool for safe floor movement — plan your receiving bay access, floor loading capacity, and aisle clearance before the unit arrives on site.

Marty Allison

The spec that defines this unit's deployment story is the shock pallet — and it is easy to undervalue until you have moved an 832 lb cabinet across a raised floor tile with standard pallet jacks and realized the difference it makes. The GL45UEX-60120W-MM-SP is the right call when your receiving dock is not your installation row, and when pre-staging equipment before final positioning is part of your site workflow.

Technical Highlights:

• 45U Capacity: 45U in a single enclosure supports full server, switching, and patch rows without stacking multiple shorter cabinets — fewer enclosures means fewer inter-cabinet cable runs and a cleaner physical layer.
• 600x1200mm Footprint: The 1200mm depth is the spec that matters for current-generation server hardware — shallow 800mm or 1000mm racks force rear overhang or cable arm compromises that create airflow and serviceability problems.
• Shock Pallet Integration: Built-in, not an afterthought add-on — this means the pallet handling interface is engineered to the frame, not a field-rigged solution that shifts load unpredictably during movement.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm floor loading capacity at the installation row before positioning — 832 lbs unloaded means a fully populated cabinet will exceed most standard raised-floor tile ratings; consult your floor loading specs and use spreader plates if required.
• The white finish is a hard specification match requirement in color-managed facilities — verify your facility standard before ordering, as finish swaps after delivery are not a practical field option.

This rack is best positioned for new data center row builds or co-location cage builds where color-coded visual management is enforced and where the receiving-to-installation workflow benefits from integrated pallet handling rather than requiring separate rigging coordination on the floor.