Middle Atlantic BGR-4532-AV 45U 32-Inch Deep Pre-Configured Pro AV Floor Rack
Overview
The BGR-4532-AV is a 45U floor-standing rack from Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic BGR series, pre-configured specifically for Pro AV deployments where installation speed matters as much as structural integrity. At 32 inches deep with a 22.9-inch usable depth, it accommodates deep AV amplifiers, DSPs, and media servers without forcing cable management compromises. The steel enclosure carries a 3,000 lb static weight capacity — effectively unlimited for any realistic AV or security rack build — and ships at 320 lbs, so plan for a two-person lift and a pallet jack to the final position. This is a pre-configured floor-standing rack enclosure built to reduce on-site assembly time; Middle Atlantic designates it under "Installation Time Savers," meaning the rail, door, and hardware come pre-staged rather than requiring full field assembly from components.
Compatibility
Designed around the standard 19-inch EIA panel width, the BGR-4532-AV accepts any 19-inch rack-mount equipment — AV receivers, NVRs, network video recorders, managed PoE switches, patch panels, power distribution units, and UPS units. The Forward Rackrail system is compatible with Middle Atlantic's Forward-series accessories and is marked Forward Compatible, meaning it integrates with the broader Forward product ecosystem for future expansion or reconfigurations. The gangable design allows side-by-side coupling with additional BGR units when a single 45U enclosure is insufficient for larger AV infrastructure builds. The included rear door works with standard rear-mount cable management accessories.
Installation Notes
Overall footprint is 23 inches wide × 32 inches deep × 83.23 inches tall — verify door swing clearance and ceiling height before positioning. The 276 CFM airflow rating is a design spec for passive convection through the enclosure; active cooling (fans or vented panels) should be specified separately based on your actual heat load. The 25mm × 150mm swing handles are integrated for positioning during installation but are not rated for lifting the fully loaded rack. Finish is black wrinkle powder coat over steel — appropriate for equipment rooms, server closets, and AV head-end spaces; not rated for outdoor or high-humidity environments.
