Middle Atlantic MFR Series Mobile Furniture Rack 16 Space 27IN. D Melamine Plexi Door - MFR-1627GC

Middle Atlantic MFR-1627GC Mobile Furniture Rack 16U 27-Inch Deep Grained Dark Cherry

Overview

The Middle Atlantic MFR-1627GC is a 16-space mobile furniture rack built for AV and security control rooms, integration labs, and production environments where you need a professional-grade enclosure that can be repositioned without disassembly. At 27.37 inches deep with a 23.19-inch usable depth, it accommodates full-depth gear — NVRs, UPS units, patch panels, and video management servers — without the depth compromise you get from lighter portable options. The melamine wood construction with grained dark cherry finish means this rack looks at home in boardrooms, executive offices, and client-facing NOC environments where an exposed equipment rack would be out of place. MFR-1627GC (often searched as MFR 1627GC) ships with 3-inch casters for floor mobility and a plexi door for equipment visibility without sacrificing front protection.

Key Features

• 16 Rack Units (28.16 in usable height): Enough space for a mid-size NVR, a PoE switch, a UPS, and a patch panel in a single enclosure — the practical threshold for a self-contained security or AV node that doesn't need a full 24U or 42U floor frame.
• 27.37-inch total depth / 23.19-inch usable depth: Clears the depth requirement for most 1U and 2U rack-mount servers and NVRs, which commonly run 18–22 inches. You won't be shimming or hanging equipment off the rear rail.
• 250 lb UL-rated load capacity: UL-listed at 250 lbs (113.4 kg) — not a marketing figure. That covers a densely loaded 16U build including a mid-tower UPS, a multi-drive NVR, and a managed switch without approaching the structural limit.
• 10-32 rack rail thread: The industry-standard thread for rack-mount hardware, meaning standard cage nuts, rack screws, and blanking panels all fit without adapter kits. No proprietary hardware dependency.
• 19-inch panel width: True EIA-310 19-inch rack width accepts standard rack-mount equipment without modification. The 22.63-inch overall width accounts for the furniture-grade cabinet surround.
• Melamine wood construction with grained dark cherry finish: Wood-bodied furniture racks absorb vibration differently than steel — useful in environments with sensitive audio gear or client-facing rooms where metal rattle is unacceptable. The grained dark cherry melamine surface resists scratches and wipes clean.
• Plexi door with monitor mounting support: The clear acrylic front door lets you visually confirm indicator lights and status displays without opening the cabinet — useful in NOC-style deployments where the rack is visible through glass. The monitor mount capability lets you attach a small display directly to the cabinet frame.
• 3-inch casters: Allows the fully-loaded rack to be repositioned across a floor without offloading equipment. Relevant for demo environments, rental production setups, and integration labs where rack position changes frequently.
• Shipping weight 108 lbs (49 kg): Account for this when planning freight delivery to upper-floor installs without freight elevators — the cabinet itself is a significant portion of that 108 lbs before any gear is loaded.

Integration and Compatibility

The MFR-1627GC accepts any standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment using 10-32 threaded rails — the same rail format used across the Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line. This includes 1U through 4U NVRs, managed PoE network switches, patch panels, UPS units, and video matrix switchers. The 23.19-inch usable depth is the governing spec for equipment fit — verify rear-depth of your deepest device against this number before specifying. The monitor mount feature supports direct attachment of a small flat-panel display to the cabinet, eliminating the need for a separate monitor stand in compact control-room setups. If you are planning a full network video recorder deployment requiring higher rack density, Middle Atlantic offers deeper and taller variants in the same MFR furniture rack family. For structured cabling inside the cabinet, consider pairing with a horizontal cable manager to maintain serviceability as the rack fills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack depth inside the MFR-1627GC?

A: The usable depth is 23.19 inches (58.9 cm). The overall cabinet depth is 27.37 inches — the difference accounts for the door, rear panel, and cabinet structure. Verify your deepest rack-mount device against the 23.19-inch figure before ordering.

Q: What is the UL load capacity of the MFR-1627GC?

A: The MFR-1627GC carries a UL-listed load capacity of 250 lbs (113.4 kg). This is a certified structural rating, not a manufacturer estimate.

Q: What rack rail thread does the MFR-1627GC use?

A: 10-32 threaded rails — the EIA industry standard. Standard cage nuts and rack screws fit without adapters.

Q: Can I mount a monitor on the MFR-1627GC?

A: Yes. The MFR-1627GC supports monitor mounting. Specific monitor arm or bracket compatibility depends on the monitor and attachment hardware — confirm mounting point dimensions with Middle Atlantic before purchasing a display arm.

Q: How many rack spaces does the MFR-1627GC provide?

A: 16 rack units (16U), with a usable interior height of 28.16 inches (71.5 cm). Standard 1U equipment occupies 1.75 inches, so 16U provides room for a typical NVR, switch, UPS, and patch panel combination.

Q: Is the MFR-1627GC suitable for client-facing or executive environments?

A: Yes. The grained dark cherry melamine finish and furniture-grade wood construction are specifically intended for environments where exposed equipment racks are inappropriate — boardrooms, executive suites, and client-facing network operations centers.

Karl Wilson

The MFR-1627GC is the spec I reach for when an integrator asks for a mobile rack that can live in a finished room — the 250 lb UL load rating means you can fill all 16U without worrying about structural limits, and the 23.19-inch usable depth handles almost any rack-mount NVR or server on the market today without special rear-rail extensions.

Technical Highlights:

• 23.19-inch usable depth: Clears the depth of most 1U–2U NVRs and servers (typically 18–22 inches). Measure your deepest device before spec'ing — this is the number that determines equipment fit, not the 27.37-inch overall cabinet depth.
• UL 250 lb load rating: A certified figure, not a nominal spec. A fully populated 16U build with a mid-size UPS, a multi-drive NVR, a managed switch, and cabling can approach 150–180 lbs — this rack stays within its structural margin.
• 10-32 threaded rails: No proprietary cage nut format. Standard rack hardware from any supplier installs directly — simplifies field kits and reduces truck stock complexity for multi-rack deployments.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 3-inch casters enable repositioning of a loaded rack, but plan freight delivery carefully — at 108 lbs shipping weight, the cabinet alone is substantial before any gear is added. Upper-floor delivery without a freight elevator requires two-person handling at minimum.
• The grained dark cherry finish is melamine over wood — it looks sharp in finished environments, but wood-bodied racks are not appropriate for high-humidity locations (server rooms with condensation risk, outdoor AV rigs with weather exposure). This is a climate-controlled interior cabinet.

The MFR-1627GC is the right call for a boardroom AV/security node, an executive suite NVR installation, or a client-facing NOC where a steel open frame would be out of place — anywhere the equipment needs to be accessible and mobile but the room demands finished furniture aesthetics.