Middle Atlantic FMR-2027A3GC 20RU Forum Series Side Rack

Overview

The FMR-2027A3GC is a 20RU freestanding side rack from Middle Atlantic's Forum Collaboration Suite, built for AV and security equipment deployments in conference rooms, command centers, and control environments where a finished furniture-grade enclosure matters. At 27 inches deep with 21.4 inches of usable depth and a 300 lb weight capacity, it accommodates dense NVR, patch, and AV control stacks without requiring a dedicated server room. The Asian Night HPL finish and 25mm x 150mm swing handles give it a furniture-forward appearance suited to client-facing or executive spaces. TAA-compliant and US-origin, making it eligible for federal and government procurement where country-of-origin restrictions apply.

Compatibility

Designed around Middle Atlantic's Forum Series platform and forward-compatible with Forum system expansions. The forward rackrail configuration accepts standard 19-inch EIA rack equipment — NVRs, patch panels, KVM switches, UPS units, and AV processors. Two 4.5-inch fan openings support active cooling accessories for heat-generating equipment. Monitor mounting support accommodates integrated display arms or brackets within the Forum ecosystem. The HPL enclosure integrates with Forum lecterns and side-rack configurations for unified AV/security control stations.

Installation Notes

Ships at 162.5 lbs — plan for two-person delivery and positioning. Casters bring installed height to 45.5 inches (vs. 42 inches static), which affects cable routing and clearance planning in low-ceiling spaces. The 25.75-inch exterior width requires aisle clearance planning in tighter rooms. Usable rack depth is 21.4 inches, not the full 27-inch exterior — verify your deepest rack unit (NVR or UPS) fits within that usable dimension before specifying. REACH and RoHS compliance confirmed; reference applicable regional requirements during project documentation.