Middle Atlantic Reference 24RU Furniture Rack - 28IN Depth - Asian Night - Mobil - RFR-2428A3

Middle Atlantic RFR-2428A3 24RU Reference Furniture Rack — 28" Depth, Asian Night, Mobile

Overview

The Middle Atlantic RFR-2428A3 is a 24RU mobile furniture rack built for integrators who need a finished, client-facing enclosure without sacrificing real load capacity or rack density. At 350 lbs UL-rated capacity with a genuine wood finish in Asian Night, it bridges the gap between raw steel rack infrastructure and the kind of polished AV/security equipment rooms that clients and facilities managers actually approve. If you're specifying a command center, executive briefing room, or a managed security operations console that needs to look like furniture — this is the product category to be in.

The RFR-2428A3 (often searched as RFR 2428A3) ships as a mobile unit, meaning it rolls into position during installation and stays put under load. That matters when you're building out a rack in a staging area and then delivering it to a finished space — no disassembly and reassembly on-site. For integrators specifying Middle Atlantic rack systems, the Reference series sits at the top of their furniture rack line.

Key Features

• 24 RU of Usable Space (42 in / 106.7 cm usable height): Twenty-four rack units is enough to house an NVR, patch panel, UPS, and multiple managed switches in a single enclosure — a complete, self-contained security or AV head-end without going to a two-rack solution. Check your tallest 1U/2U components against the 42-inch usable height before specifying.
• 350 lb UL-Rated Load Capacity: UL-listed at 350 lbs (158.8 kg) — not just a claimed figure. That headroom covers dense configurations: high-channel NVRs with multiple surveillance drives, a rackmount UPS, and cable management without worrying about structural limits. The UL rating matters on commercial projects where the AHJ or facilities team asks for documentation.
• 28.25 in Total Depth / 23.31 in Usable Depth: The 23.31-inch usable depth (59.2 cm) accommodates most 1U and 2U rackmount equipment comfortably. Deep servers or edge compute appliances pushing 28–30 inches will be tight — confirm your deepest component against the 23.31-inch usable figure, not the 28.25-inch total. Check managed PoE switches and NVR depths early in the design phase.
• 19 in Panel Width / 10-32 Rack Rail Type: Standard EIA 19-inch panel width with 10-32 threaded rack rails means off-the-shelf rack screws and cage nuts work throughout. No proprietary hardware required, which matters when you're populating the rack from multiple vendors — security appliances, AV gear, networking equipment.
• Mobile Configuration: Factory-built as a rolling unit, the RFR-2428A3 supports positioning flexibility during deployment. Roll it into a staging area to pre-populate and cable the rack, then deliver to the final room. This is a meaningful labor savings on installs where finished floors or furniture-grade rooms make in-place rack builds impractical.
• Asian Night Wood Finish: The wood construction and Asian Night finish are what distinguish this from a steel open frame or server-room rack. For deployments in client-visible spaces — boardrooms, executive security consoles, managed SOC environments — the aesthetic matters. It's a finished product, not an equipment cabinet.
• Monitor Mounting Capable: The RFR-2428A3 supports monitor mounting, which makes it viable as an operator workstation or video wall anchor. Confirm monitor arm compatibility and weight against your specific display before specifying — the rack supports it structurally, but the mount hardware is a separate consideration. Pair with appropriate rack accessories for a complete build.
• Overall Dimensions — 27.3 W × 28.25 D × 48.95 H inches: At just under 49 inches tall, the RFR-2428A3 sits below standard door height and fits through standard commercial doorways without tilting. The 27.3-inch width is wider than a standard 19-inch rack cabinet (typically 23–24 inches wide) due to the furniture-grade housing — measure your space and doorways before delivery.

Integration & Compatibility

The standard 19-inch EIA panel width and 10-32 rack rail type mean the RFR-2428A3 is compatible with virtually all rackmount security and AV equipment: NVRs, managed PoE switches, patch panels, UPS units, rackmount amplifiers, and video matrix switches. The 23.31-inch usable depth covers the majority of 1U/2U commercial appliances. For large-format integration projects, verify that your cable management plan fits within the remaining depth once equipment is seated — rear cable routing space is finite in a furniture enclosure. The mobile base integrates into standard installation workflows; confirm floor load ratings if the fully populated rack (up to 350 lbs of equipment plus the rack's own weight) is going onto a raised floor or specialty flooring.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the UL-rated load capacity of the RFR-2428A3?

A: The RFR-2428A3 carries a UL-listed load capacity of 350 lbs (158.8 kg). This is a UL-documented figure, not just a manufacturer claim — relevant on commercial projects where documentation is required.

Q: What is the usable depth inside the RFR-2428A3?

A: The usable depth is 23.31 inches (59.2 cm). The total rack depth is 28.25 inches, but the difference is consumed by the furniture housing and rear structure. Verify your deepest component against the 23.31-inch usable figure.

Q: What rack rail type does the RFR-2428A3 use?

A: The RFR-2428A3 uses standard 10-32 threaded rack rails with a 19-inch EIA panel width — compatible with standard rack screws and cage nuts used across security, AV, and networking equipment.

Q: Does the RFR-2428A3 support monitor mounting?

A: Yes, the RFR-2428A3 is monitor-mounting capable. Confirm that the specific monitor arm or bracket you intend to use is compatible and that the display weight falls within the overall 350 lb UL load rating for the rack.

Q: What are the overall dimensions of the RFR-2428A3?

A: Width: 27.3 in (69.3 cm), Depth: 28.25 in (71.8 cm), Height: 48.95 in (124.3 cm). Note that the 27.3-inch width is wider than a standard rack cabinet due to the furniture housing — measure doorways and final room placement before delivery.

Q: Is the RFR-2428A3 a mobile or fixed rack?

A: The RFR-2428A3 is a mobile rack unit. It ships configured for rolling, which supports pre-population in a staging area before delivery to the final room — a real workflow advantage on installs in finished or client-visible spaces.