APC by Schneider Electric AR732500 NetShelter SV 42U 1200mm Deep Side Panels
Overview
The AR732500 delivers a clean, enclosure-completing panel set purpose-built for the NetShelter SV 42U 1200mm-deep open frame rack. At 848mm wide and 1887mm tall, these panels close off the sides of the rack column — blocking incidental access, reducing dust ingress, and giving the installation a finished appearance consistent with a controlled equipment room or data closet. If you are running a NetShelter SV 42U with 1200mm depth and the sides are currently open, this is the exact replacement or add-on panel set for that enclosure. For broader rack enclosure options, see the full rack enclosures and accessories catalog.
Key Features
- Matched 42U height (1887mm / 74.3 in): Dimensioned to span the full usable height of a 42U NetShelter SV column — no trimming, no shimming, no gaps at top or bottom that would undermine the physical barrier you are trying to create.
- 848mm panel width: Sized to cover the outer profile of the 1200mm-deep NetShelter SV frame. A narrower panel (designed for a 600mm or 900mm-depth rack) will leave exposed rail sections; the AR732500 spans the correct footprint for the 1200mm variant specifically.
- 17mm panel depth (profile thickness): Low-profile attachment keeps the overall rack footprint consistent with the base enclosure — no protruding hardware to create aisle clearance problems in tight rows.
- Black finish: Matches the standard NetShelter SV color scheme. Relevant if your data room or equipment closet uses a uniform rack color for visual organization or site policy compliance.
- Enclosure completion without full cabinet conversion: If your project started with an open-frame NetShelter SV and physical security requirements changed — access control policy, insurance audit, or facility standards — adding these panels is the least-disruptive path to a closed side profile without replacing the entire rack.
- Designed for the NetShelter SV family: APC's NetShelter SV line is a widely deployed open-frame rack in commercial IT and security infrastructure. Panels sourced specifically for this enclosure family seat correctly against the frame rails and attach without modification, unlike generic aftermarket panels that may require drilling or adapter brackets.
Integration and Compatibility
The AR732500 is designed for use with the APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SV 42U 1200mm-deep rack enclosure line. Confirm your existing rack's depth before ordering — APC produces NetShelter SV panels in multiple depth variants (600mm, 900mm, 1070mm, 1200mm), and these are not interchangeable. The 42U height designation also matters: panels from a 45U or 47U enclosure will not align with the 42U frame's rail and attachment points. If you are building out a new rack environment or expanding an existing row, pair this with a compatible NetShelter SV base frame and review your power distribution and UPS requirements alongside the enclosure spec.
For security deployments specifically — network video recorders, PoE switches, access control panels, and associated servers housed in rack form — side panels serve a dual role: physical deterrent to casual access and a first layer of cable management discipline. They are not a substitute for a locking front door or rear panel where positive access control is required, but in combination with those elements they complete a coherent physical security posture for rack-mounted equipment.
What's in the Box
Package weight is 23 kg (approximately 50.7 lbs). Package dimensions are 966mm wide × 119mm deep × 1985mm tall. Exact component counts per the manufacturer packaging are not available in current evidence — confirm with the product listing or shipping manifest for final contents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack depth is the AR732500 designed for?
A: The AR732500 is designed for the NetShelter SV 42U enclosure with 1200mm depth. APC produces side panels in multiple depth variants — confirm your rack's depth matches 1200mm before ordering.
Q: Will the AR732500 fit a NetShelter VX or NetShelter SX enclosure?
A: The AR732500 is specified for the NetShelter SV family. NetShelter VX and SX frames have different rail geometry and panel attachment systems — cross-family compatibility is not supported and should not be assumed.
Q: What color are the AR732500 side panels?
A: Black, consistent with the standard NetShelter SV color scheme.
Q: What is the panel height, and does it cover the full 42U rack column?
A: The panels are 1887mm tall, which corresponds to the full height of a 42U NetShelter SV enclosure. They are designed to span the complete side opening of the 42U frame with no gaps.
Q: Can the AR732500 panels be installed on an existing rack without removing equipment?
A: Side panel attachment on the NetShelter SV family is designed for field installation. However, clearance requirements depend on what is already cabled and mounted in the rack — in densely populated racks with lateral cable runs, plan the install sequence before committing. Consult the APC installation guide for the specific attachment method.
When I spec rack enclosure accessories, the detail that gets overlooked most often is depth matching — and the AR732500 makes that explicit with its 1200mm designation. I have seen integrators order the wrong panel variant because they assumed all 42U NetShelter SV panels are interchangeable; they are not. The 848mm panel width on this unit is calibrated to the 1200mm-deep frame profile, not the shallower variants.
Technical Highlights:
- 848mm panel width: Exactly matches the outer footprint of the NetShelter SV 1200mm-deep frame — no coverage gaps along the rack side that would leave rail sections exposed or create a physical security gap.
- 1887mm panel height: Spans the full 42U column height, which matters for both appearance and dust/access management in equipment rooms with raised floor airflow.
- 17mm profile thickness: Keeps the enclosed rack footprint consistent with the base frame — relevant when racks are installed in tight hot/cold aisle rows where even a few millimeters of lateral protrusion affects row spacing.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your NetShelter SV rack's depth is 1200mm before purchasing — APC produces side panels across multiple depth variants and they do not cross-fit. Check the rack's model label or original order documentation.
- At 23 kg for the packaged set, these panels are a two-person lift for installation, particularly when working at full 1887mm height. Factor that into your installation crew planning.
The AR732500 is the right call specifically for a 1200mm-deep NetShelter SV 42U deployment where open sides are creating a compliance or physical security issue — security operations centers, network closets subject to access audits, or any rack environment where the open-frame configuration was provisional and a finished enclosure profile is now required.
