APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SV 42U 1060MM Deep Side - AR732400

APC by Schneider Electric AR732400 NetShelter SV 42U 1060mm Deep Side Panel

Overview

The AR732400 is a factory-new, manufacturer-matched side panel designed specifically for the APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SV open-frame rack family. At 74.29 inches (188.7 cm) tall and weighing 31.48 lb (14.28 kg), this panel closes out the full depth of a 42U, 1060mm-deep NetShelter SV enclosure — delivering the airflow containment, cable concealment, and physical access control that open racks lack. If you are expanding an existing SV deployment or replacing a damaged panel, this is the genuine APC component that preserves the enclosure's structural integrity and aesthetic consistency.

This side panel is not rack-mountable as a standalone unit — it is an enclosure accessory intended to attach directly to a compatible server rack enclosure. Procuring the correct depth (1060mm) matters: a mismatched panel will not seat flush, leaving gaps that compromise containment and security.

Key Features

• 42U Height, 74.29 in (188.7 cm): Matches the full vertical run of a 42U NetShelter SV frame — no exposed gaps from top rail to floor, which matters when you are locking out physical access to rear cabling or PDUs.
• 1060mm Depth: Sized for the deep variant of the SV series. Deep enclosures typically house high-density network switching or UPS equipment with rear cable egress; this panel covers that extended footprint completely.
• 31.48 lb (14.28 kg) Construction: Substantial steel-gauge build consistent with APC's enclosure line — rigid enough to resist casual forced entry and maintain its shape under repeated access cycles.
• Black Finish: Standard data-center black matches existing NetShelter SV racks and blends into typical raised-floor and hot-aisle/cold-aisle environments without mixed-finish mismatches.
• Genuine APC Component: Factory-new, sourced from APC by Schneider Electric's supply chain — ensures correct fit tolerances and does not void the enclosure's manufacturer warranty the way third-party fabricated panels can.

Integration & Compatibility

The AR732400 is engineered for the NetShelter SV series at 1060mm depth. Before ordering, confirm your existing rack's depth designation — APC offers SV panels in multiple depth variants, and only the 1060mm panel seats correctly in a 1060mm frame. If you are building out a full data center infrastructure enclosure from scratch, verify the base rack model number against APC's NetShelter SV compatibility matrix to avoid a return.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AR732400 compatible with all NetShelter SV racks?

A: The AR732400 is sized for the 42U, 1060mm-depth variant of the NetShelter SV series. It will not fit shallower SV frames or other NetShelter product lines (SE, VX). Confirm your rack's depth before ordering.

Q: Is this a complete enclosure or just a side panel?

A: This is a side panel accessory only — not a complete rack enclosure. It attaches to an existing NetShelter SV 42U 1060mm frame to provide side enclosure and physical access control.

Q: What does the AR732400 weigh, and is it difficult to install solo?

A: The panel weighs 31.48 lb (14.28 kg). Two-person installation is advisable to align and seat the panel without stressing the frame attachment points.

Q: Can this panel be used on non-APC racks?

A: No. The AR732400 uses APC-specific mounting geometry. It is designed exclusively for the NetShelter SV frame and will not adapt to third-party rack enclosures.

Ted Perry

The AR732400 is one of those components that gets ordered too late — after the rack is already live and someone realizes the open sides are a physical security gap or an airflow containment problem. At 74.29 inches tall and 31.48 lb, this is a full-height steel side panel built to APC's NetShelter SV tolerances, and fit precision matters: a generic or wrong-depth panel will leave a visible gap at the rear rail that defeats the purpose of side enclosure.

Technical Highlights:

• 1060mm Depth Match: The SV line ships in multiple depth configurations; ordering the wrong variant (e.g., 800mm panel on a 1060mm frame) results in a 260mm rear gap — enough to expose rear PDU connections and cabling entirely.
• 31.48 lb Steel Construction: Heavier than aftermarket sheet-metal alternatives, which matters in facilities where side panels are also a tamper-resistance layer, not just cosmetic covers.
• Genuine APC Fit Tolerances: Third-party panels often require field-drilling or bracket shimming to seat correctly on SV frames. This panel installs to the original attachment points without modification.

Deployment Considerations:

• Two-person installation is practical at 31.48 lb — align the top attachment first, then walk the panel down to the lower rail. Attempting solo installation risks scratching adjacent equipment or misaligning the hinge points.
• Confirm the existing rack's depth designation before ordering: the AR732400 is explicitly a 1060mm part. NetShelter SV racks are also available at 800mm and 900mm depths, and APC side panels are not interchangeable across depth variants.

This panel fits best in a scenario where an existing 42U NetShelter SV 1060mm deployment is being hardened for a compliance audit or a hot-aisle containment retrofit — situations where side gaps are a documented finding and the fix needs to be a manufacturer-matched part, not a fabricated workaround.