APC by Schneider Electric AR2587 NetShelter SV 48U 800mm Wide x 1200mm Deep Free-Standing Enclosure with Sides
The AR2587 is APC's NetShelter SV 48U rack enclosure built for server rooms, IDF/MDF closets, and mixed-use IT infrastructure deployments where depth matters. At 800mm wide and 1200mm deep, it accommodates full-depth servers, high-density patch panels, and deep networking gear without the airflow compromises that come from forcing equipment into undersized cabinets. If you're deploying blade chassis, 1U/2U rack servers, or deep UPS units alongside switching infrastructure, the 1200mm depth is the spec that keeps your options open. Browse the full APC by Schneider Electric catalog for compatible PDUs, UPS systems, and accessories.
Key Features
- 48U Rack Space: 48 rack units of usable height gives you enough vertical real estate to handle a dense mixed-use build — switches, patch panels, servers, and a 2U UPS — without immediately running out of room. That's roughly 7 to 8 feet of total enclosure height, which fits standard raised-floor and drop-ceiling data rooms without clearance issues.
- 800mm Interior Width with 19" Mounting Rails: Standard 19-inch EIA mounting rails accommodate virtually all rack-mount equipment, while the 800mm exterior width provides side clearance for cable routing and airflow on both flanks. Narrower 600mm cabinets force cable bundles against equipment panels — this extra 200mm of width prevents that.
- 1200mm Depth: Full-depth servers and high-wattage UPS units frequently exceed 900mm in depth. The 1200mm interior clears even the deepest 2U rack servers and leaves room for rear cable management without bending conductors at sharp angles. This is the spec to verify before ordering if your servers are 1U dense-compute nodes with rear cable arms.
- Free-Standing Steel Construction: The all-steel frame provides the rigidity needed for fully loaded deployments — no flex under load, no wall anchoring required for installation. Free-standing means you can position and reposition the cabinet during buildout without structural commitments. Pair with a rack cooling solution sized to the enclosure footprint.
- Lever Handle Lock: The lever handle locking mechanism on the front (and rear where applicable) provides physical access control without requiring a tool — important in shared-access server rooms where quick authorized access is routine but casual access needs to be deterred.
- Sides Included: Side panels ship with the enclosure. In open-aisle deployments this matters: sealed sides enforce front-to-rear airflow discipline and prevent hot-aisle bypass air from re-entering equipment intakes. In contained-aisle configurations, sides are required for proper blanking.
- Black Finish: Standard data center black finish. No paint mismatch concerns when adding this enclosure alongside existing NetShelter SV units on the same row.
Integration & Compatibility
The AR2587 is built around the standard 19-inch EIA-310 rail specification, making it compatible with rack-mount equipment from virtually any vendor. The 1200mm depth accommodates most network video recorders, servers, and high-density switching platforms that exceed 700mm chassis depth. APC's NetShelter SV accessory ecosystem — including bolt-in vertical cable managers, horizontal cable routing rings, blanking panels, and APC-branded PDUs — integrates directly with this enclosure's rail and mounting points. For physical security applications combining IT infrastructure with PoE switch stacks and NVR appliances, the 48U height and 1200mm depth give you enough room to consolidate equipment that would otherwise require two separate enclosures.
Deployment Context
The AR2587 targets mixed-use server and networking environments where equipment depth and rack density are the primary constraints. It is not a wall-mount or two-post open frame — this is a fully enclosed, free-standing four-post cabinet intended for floor installation. Confirm your room's door width and ceiling clearance before delivery; at greater than 7 to 8 feet of total height, standard interior doorways may require the enclosure to be disassembled for entry into finished spaces. Loading from the top down is standard practice — populate your heaviest gear (UPS, dense patch arrays) at the bottom to keep the center of gravity low.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the rack unit capacity of the AR2587?
A: The AR2587 provides 48U of usable rack space, making it one of the taller enclosures in the NetShelter SV line and suitable for high-density mixed-use deployments.
Q: Does the AR2587 include side panels?
A: Yes. Side panels are included with the AR2587 enclosure, which is noted in the product name. This is relevant for airflow management and contained-aisle configurations.
Q: What mounting width does the AR2587 support?
A: The AR2587 uses standard 19-inch EIA mounting rails, compatible with virtually all rack-mount IT equipment.
Q: Is the AR2587 compatible with APC PDUs and cable management accessories?
A: The AR2587 is part of the NetShelter SV family, which shares a common accessory ecosystem including APC vertical and horizontal cable managers, blanking panels, and rack PDUs designed to mount within the enclosure.
Q: What is the interior depth of the AR2587?
A: The AR2587 is 1200mm deep, accommodating full-depth servers, blade chassis, and high-wattage UPS units that exceed the depth limits of shallower 900mm or 1000mm enclosures.
The AR2587 is the enclosure I reach for when depth is the constraint that's already burned someone on a shallower cabinet. At 1200mm deep and 48U tall, this is a cabinet you build a room around — not one you squeeze into a leftover corner. I've seen integrators order 1000mm cabinets for a mixed server-and-UPS build, then find their 2U UPS overhangs the rear rail by 80mm with no room for the power cord. The AR2587 eliminates that problem before it starts.
Technical Highlights:
- 1200mm Depth: Clears virtually all full-depth 1U and 2U rack servers on the market, plus rear cable arms — without bending power or data conductors at the rear rail.
- 48U Height: Enough vertical space to consolidate switching, patching, compute, and a rack UPS in a single enclosure rather than spreading across two cabinets and doubling your PDU, cable, and floor-space costs.
- 800mm Wide with 19" Rails: The extra width over a 600mm cabinet gives side-channel room for vertical cable managers without stealing rack unit space or forcing cables across equipment faces.
Deployment Considerations:
- At over 7 feet of total height, verify doorway clearance before delivery — most finished interior doors are 80 inches or under, and a fully assembled 48U cabinet will not pass through them upright. Plan for partial disassembly or a loading dock entry route.
- Populate heaviest gear at the bottom (UPS units, dense patch arrays) before racking servers — top-heavy loading in a 48U free-standing cabinet is a tip risk during moves, even with leveling feet deployed.
For a consolidation build in a physical security operations center — NVR appliances, PoE switch stacks, and a rack UPS sharing a single enclosure — the AR2587's 1200mm depth and 48U height make it the right starting point instead of a compromise you'll work around for years.
