APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SV 48U 600MM Wide Perforated - AR712107

APC by Schneider Electric AR712107 NetShelter SV 48U 600mm Wide Perforated Rack Enclosure

Overview

The AR712107 is APC's NetShelter SV 48U rack enclosure in a 600mm-wide footprint — a standard-width format that fits the majority of structured cabling environments and server rooms without requiring custom floor-plan accommodations. At 2156mm tall, this is a full-height cabinet sized to accommodate dense active equipment stacks across network switches, patch panels, and rackmount appliances. The black powder-coat finish is consistent with data center and IDF closet aesthetics where mixed-vendor equipment is the norm.

If you're building or expanding a rack infrastructure for a security or IT deployment, the 48U capacity means you have enough vertical real estate to co-locate access switches, NVR appliances, UPS units, and cable management in a single enclosure rather than spreading across multiple cabinets. That consolidation matters when floor space is limited in an IDF or server closet.

Key Features

• 48U Rack Capacity: 48 rack units gives you room for a fully loaded network/security stack — NVRs, PoE switches, patch panels, and a 2U UPS — without hitting a ceiling mid-deployment. This is the spec that determines whether you need one cabinet or two.
• 600mm Interior Width: The 600mm wide format aligns with the standard rack enclosure footprint used across most server rooms and IDF closets, ensuring compatibility with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment. Narrower than 800mm wide options, so it fits tighter floor plans.
• 2156mm Overall Height: Full-height profile at 2156mm accommodates floor-to-ceiling installations in standard raised-floor data centers. Verify your ceiling clearance plus door swing before specifying — this cabinet requires overhead access for top-entry cable management.
• Perforated Door Design: Perforated front and rear doors support passive and active airflow through the cabinet without requiring blanking panels at every unused U — though blanking panels are still recommended for optimal hot/cold aisle containment in higher-density deployments.
• Black Finish: Consistent with APC's NetShelter SV line aesthetic; integrates cleanly in mixed-vendor environments without visual mismatches in shared data center spaces.

Integration & Compatibility

The AR712107 is a standard 19-inch EIA-310 compatible enclosure, which means any rackmount equipment built to that standard mounts without adapters. It integrates with APC UPS systems and PDU accessories from the NetShelter SV accessory family. For security-specific deployments, rackmount NVRs, PoE switches, and access control servers all mount natively. Pair with managed PoE switches and structured cabling panels to build a complete IDF or head-end rack. Consult APC's NetShelter SV accessory catalog for compatible side panels, roof/gland plates, and PDU mounting options specific to this enclosure width and depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many rack units does the AR712107 provide?

A: The AR712107 provides 48U of usable rack space, accommodating standard 19-inch EIA-310 rackmount equipment.

Q: What is the width of the AR712107 enclosure?

A: The enclosure has a 600mm wide interior, compatible with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment and fitting the majority of server room and IDF floor plans.

Q: What is the overall height of the AR712107?

A: The AR712107 stands 2156mm tall. Verify ceiling clearance and overhead cable management access before installation.

Q: What color is the AR712107?

A: The AR712107 is finished in black, consistent with APC's NetShelter SV enclosure line.

Q: What type of doors does the AR712107 have?

A: The AR712107 features perforated doors, which support airflow through the enclosure for thermal management in active equipment environments.

Q: What is the package weight of the AR712107?

A: The packaged weight is 24.3 kg (approximately 53.6 lbs), relevant for freight planning and floor load calculations during installation.

Eden Phillips

The AR712107 is a 48U, 600mm-wide NetShelter SV enclosure — a format I see specified regularly in IDF closets and head-end rooms where floor space is tight but rack density requirements are real. The 600mm width is the key footprint decision here: it fits tighter floor plans than 800mm options, but you give up some side clearance for cable dressing, so plan your horizontal cable management carefully before the rack goes in.

Technical Highlights:

• 48U Capacity: Enough vertical space to stack an NVR, PoE switch stack, patch panels, and a 2U UPS in a single enclosure — eliminates the overhead of managing two half-height cabinets.
• 2156mm Height: Full-height cabinet; confirm overhead clearance before delivery. Freight staging through standard 84-inch doorways requires tipping — build that into your site logistics plan.
• Perforated Doors: Passive airflow path front-to-rear supports cooling without forced air in lower-density configurations, but blanking panels at unused U positions are still required to prevent recirculation in mixed active/passive equipment environments.

Deployment Considerations:

• The packaged weight of 24.3 kg is the empty cabinet only — factor in equipment, PDUs, and UPS mass for floor load and lift-assist planning, particularly in raised-floor environments with weight-per-tile limits.
• The depth dimension in the supplied data (19mm) appears to be a data truncation; verify the actual usable interior depth with APC's NetShelter SV AR712107 datasheet before ordering if your deepest rackmount appliances exceed 900mm.

This enclosure is a practical fit for a security head-end room housing an NVR stack, access control server, and managed PoE switching gear — where the 48U headroom and standard 600mm width let you build a complete, serviceable rack without consuming floor space you don't have.