APC by Schneider Electric Hyperpod Frame - Aisle Width Beam (X1) 6FT - FS-FM-2002-B

APC by Schneider Electric FS-FM-2002-B Hyperpod Aisle Width Beam 6FT

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric FS-FM-2002-B is a single aisle width beam engineered for use within the Hyperpod containment and overhead infrastructure framework — a structural component that defines row width and supports overhead cable management, containment panels, and ancillary hardware in organized data center aisles. At 1,977 mm tall (just under 6.5 ft), this beam is sized to integrate with standard floor-to-overhead data center deployments where consistent aisle geometry is critical to containment effectiveness and cable routing discipline.

If you are building out or extending a Hyperpod-based structured environment, the FS-FM-2002-B (often searched as FS FM 2002 B) is the longitudinal member that establishes the aisle's usable span — get the quantity and beam height right before ordering, since aisle geometry drives every downstream containment decision.

Key Features

• 1,977 mm Structural Height: The beam's near-6.5 ft height matches standard raised-floor data center ceiling clearances and aligns with full-height containment panels. Shorter beams create gap problems at the top of containment runs; this height avoids that issue in most conventional data center builds.
• 139 mm Width Profile: At just under 5.5 inches wide, the beam keeps its physical footprint tight within the aisle corridor — important where every inch of clear aisle width translates directly to cart and equipment maneuverability.
• 725 mm Depth: The 725 mm (roughly 28.5 inch) depth corresponds to a standard server rack row depth, ensuring the beam spans the correct distance across the aisle without overhang or shortfall when installed per the Hyperpod frame layout.
• Black Powder-Coat Finish: The black color coding serves a functional purpose in mixed-containment environments — consistent visual identification of Hyperpod structural members versus cabling or PDU components reduces installation errors during initial build and future expansion phases.
• UL, cUL, and CE Certification: All three marks are present, meaning this beam meets electrical safety and structural standards for deployment in both North American (UL, cUL) and European (CE) facilities. Facilities with strict compliance requirements can specify this component with confidence in its certification pedigree.
• Single-Unit Pack Quantity: Ships as one beam per package. When planning a full aisle row, calculate your beam count against your row layout before ordering — the per-unit pack format makes incremental ordering straightforward but means bulk aisle builds require proportional quantities.
• 12 kg Shipping Weight: At 26.5 lbs, the packaged beam is a two-person lift for ceiling-height installation. Account for this in your installation crew planning, particularly when working at height on scissor lifts or scaffolding.
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: APC provides a 1-year warranty on this structural component, consistent with Hyperpod frame hardware. Document your purchase date at commissioning for warranty tracking.

Integration & Compatibility

The FS-FM-2002-B is a component within the APC by Schneider Electric Hyperpod modular data center infrastructure family. It is designed to pair with Hyperpod frame uprights, cross beams, and containment accessories to form a complete data center aisle structure. Before specifying this beam, confirm the target aisle width matches the 725 mm depth dimension and that ceiling clearance accommodates the 1,977 mm beam height plus any overhead mounting hardware.

If you are building a hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment system, pair this beam with compatible aisle containment panels and door assemblies from the same Hyperpod product line. Mixing structural beams from different product generations or vendors can introduce misalignment at mounting points — stay within the same Hyperpod frame family for a predictable fit. For overhead cable management, plan your cable management trays and ladder rack routing alongside beam placement before installation begins.

What's in the Box

• 1x FS-FM-2002-B Aisle Width Beam (Black)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the exact height of the FS-FM-2002-B beam?

A: The FS-FM-2002-B beam measures 1,977 mm in height (approximately 6.5 ft / 77.8 inches), designed for standard data center floor-to-overhead clearances.

Q: What certifications does the FS-FM-2002-B carry?

A: The FS-FM-2002-B is certified to UL, cUL (Canadian UL), and CE standards, covering both North American and European facility compliance requirements.

Q: How many beams are included per order?

A: One beam is included per pack (quantity: 1 pc). For full aisle builds, calculate the total number of beams required based on your row layout and order accordingly.

Q: What is the warranty period on the FS-FM-2002-B?

A: APC provides a 1-year manufacturer warranty on this component. Retain your purchase documentation at commissioning for warranty reference.

Q: What is the packaged weight of the FS-FM-2002-B?

A: The packaged unit weighs 12 kg (approximately 26.5 lbs), with package dimensions of 800 mm wide × 150 mm deep × 2,154 mm tall. Plan for a two-person lift, especially when installing at ceiling height.

Q: Is the FS-FM-2002-B compatible with non-APC aisle containment systems?

A: The FS-FM-2002-B is engineered specifically for the APC Hyperpod frame family. Compatibility with non-APC or third-party containment systems is not documented and cannot be assumed — verify with APC technical resources before mixing with other manufacturers' structural components.

Jerry Tildsen

The FS-FM-2002-B is a structural positioning component — not glamorous, but it is the beam that locks in your aisle width at 725 mm and your overhead clearance plane at 1,977 mm. Get those two numbers wrong in your layout plan and you are re-ordering hardware or cutting containment panels on-site. I have seen both outcomes.

Technical Highlights:

• 1,977 mm Height: This dimension sets the vertical reference for every containment panel, cable tray, and overhead busway attachment in the aisle row. Confirm your slab-to-raised-floor height accommodates the full 1,977 mm beam plus any ceiling attachment hardware before this ships.
• 725 mm Depth: Sized for standard rack-depth aisle spans. If your racks run deeper than 1,000 mm with cable management attached, re-check the aisle clear width against this beam's 725 mm span — it defines the structural envelope, not the usable walkway width.
• UL/cUL/CE Certification: For data centers operating under NEC or CEC electrical codes, these marks matter at inspection. Having all three on one component simplifies the compliance documentation package for cross-border facilities.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 12 kg packaged and 2,154 mm package height, this beam requires coordinated two-person handling at elevation. Schedule scissor lift time and a two-person crew — attempting single-person overhead installation at height is a safety issue, not just an inconvenience.
• The 1-year warranty window starts at purchase. If this is going into a phased build where the beam sits in staging for several months before installation, document the purchase date carefully — warranty coverage may lapse before commissioning if the project slips significantly.

The FS-FM-2002-B is the right spec for new Hyperpod frame deployments in colocation facilities and enterprise data centers where aisle geometry must be locked in before containment and overhead cable management are installed. It is a poor fit for retrofit projects with non-standard ceiling heights or non-Hyperpod frame infrastructure — dimensional mismatches with adjacent structural components will surface quickly.