Vertiv GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC 45U Rack Enclosure Shock Crate
Overview
The Vertiv GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is a 45U shock crate purpose-built for the safe transport and relocation of fully populated enterprise rack enclosures measuring 600 x 1400 mm. If you're moving a loaded cabinet — whether across a data center floor, between facilities, or through a freight carrier — this is the containment format that keeps your equipment from absorbing road or handling shock that a standard shipping pallet won't filter out. Sized for the 600mm-wide, 1400mm-deep enclosure footprint common across Vertiv's Vertiv rack infrastructure lineup, the GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is matched to the cabinet geometry from the factory — not a generic crate adapted after the fact.
Key Features
- 45U Capacity: Accommodates a fully populated 45U rack — that's room for dense compute, UPS, patch panels, and cable management all installed and cabled before the move. You don't need to strip the cabinet down to relocate it safely.
- 600 x 1400 mm Footprint: Matched to the 600mm-wide by 1400mm-deep enclosure standard used across enterprise and data center deployments. If you're spec'ing this against a cabinet purchase, confirm your enclosure dimensions hit this profile exactly — a 600 x 1200 mm cabinet won't seat the same.
- Floor-Standing Mount: The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is designed for floor-standing rack enclosures, not wall-mount or two-post open frames. It assumes the standard base footprint of a rack enclosure in that size class, so loading the crate doesn't require disassembly of the cabinet's mounting feet.
- Enterprise Rack Form Factor: Designed around the enterprise rack form factor — closed, four-post, full-depth cabinet geometry. Open-frame or half-depth two-post racks won't fit this crate profile and shouldn't be forced into it.
- Black Finish: Standard black finish aligns with typical data center cabinet aesthetics, which matters when this crate is used for short-distance moves where the enclosure stays partially visible during transit or staging.
- Shock Protection in Transit: The core value of a shock crate over standard freight packaging is vibration and impact isolation — relevant any time a populated rack goes through freight handling, elevator transitions, or loading dock drops that exceed what equipment rails and cable management are rated to absorb.
Integration & Compatibility
The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is matched to Vertiv's 45U, 600 x 1400 mm rack enclosure family. Before ordering, verify your cabinet's external width and depth against the 600 x 1400 mm specification — internal usable depth differs from the external footprint, and enclosure models with extended cable management panels or PDU side channels may alter the external dimension. Cross-reference your specific cabinet model's external dimensions against this crate spec before committing to a freight move. For teams managing large-scale rack deployments or data center migrations, pairing this crate with a review of your data center infrastructure sourcing plan ensures the full transport chain is covered. If you're also evaluating structured cabling and rack power distribution for the enclosure being moved, those accessories should be planned before the cabinet is sealed for transit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack enclosure dimensions does the GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC fit?
A: The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is designed for 45U rack enclosures with a 600 x 1400 mm external footprint. Confirm your cabinet's external width and depth match these dimensions before ordering — enclosures with extended side panels or non-standard base frames may not seat correctly.
Q: Can this shock crate be used for wall-mount or open-frame racks?
A: No. The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is designed for floor-standing, closed enterprise rack enclosures. Wall-mount cabinets and open two-post frames have different external geometries and base configurations that are not compatible with this crate format.
Q: Is the GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC suitable for freight carrier shipping of a populated rack?
A: Yes — that is the primary use case. A shock crate provides vibration and impact isolation that standard freight pallets do not, which is critical when moving a fully loaded enclosure through commercial freight handling, loading docks, or elevator transitions.
Q: What is the rack unit capacity of this shock crate?
A: The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC accommodates a 45U rack enclosure — sufficient for a fully populated cabinet including compute, UPS, patch panels, and cable management.
Q: Does the GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC require any disassembly of the rack enclosure before loading?
A: Based on the product specifications, this crate is designed for floor-standing enterprise rack enclosures and their standard base footprint. For specific loading procedures and whether rack feet or accessories need to be removed, consult Vertiv's handling documentation for this crate model.
When a data center migration or facility relocation involves a 45U populated cabinet, the question isn't whether to use a shock crate — it's whether you've matched the crate to the cabinet. The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is spec'd to the 600 x 1400 mm external footprint, which is the critical measurement: the 600mm width and 1400mm depth have to match your actual enclosure's external envelope, not the internal usable space. I've seen migrations stall at the loading dock because the crate was ordered against the wrong dimension set.
Technical Highlights:
- 45U Capacity: Full 45U height means no requirement to depopulate the cabinet before transit — servers, UPS modules, patch panels, and PDUs can stay mounted and cabled, reducing reconnection labor at the destination.
- 600 x 1400 mm Footprint Match: Factory-matched to the 600mm-wide, 1400mm-deep enterprise rack class — eliminates the shimming and custom blocking that generic freight crates require on non-standard cabinet footprints.
- Floor-Standing Geometry: Designed for free-standing, four-post closed cabinets — the base interface is matched to standard leveling feet and caster configurations on this enclosure class, not adapted for rack-on-pallet improvisation.
Deployment Considerations:
- Measure the external dimensions of your specific cabinet model — not the internal rack unit depth — before confirming this crate fits. Extended cable management panels, side-mounted PDU brackets, or non-standard top caps can push the external envelope past the 600 x 1400 mm target.
- This crate is built for the GL-series enclosure footprint; if your cabinet is a 600 x 1200 mm or 800 x 1200 mm variant, this crate is the wrong SKU — the fit won't be snug enough to provide the shock isolation it's rated for.
The GL45UEX-60140B-MS-SC is the right spec for enterprise data center teams executing a full-cabinet relocation — particularly in co-location migrations, campus consolidations, or new facility buildouts where a populated 45U rack needs to survive commercial freight transit without a strip-and-rebuild at the destination.
