APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 42U 600MM Wide Perforated Curved Door Black - AR7000A

APC by Schneider Electric AR7000A NetShelter SX 42U Perforated Curved Door

Overview

The AR7000A is a replacement and upgrade perforated curved door designed for the APC NetShelter SX 42U 600mm-wide rack enclosures. Finished in black, it fits the industry-standard NetShelter SX footprint and delivers the ventilation profile expected in high-density equipment deployments — data centers, network closets, and physical security head-end rooms where heat management and physical access control both matter. If you're rebuilding a damaged enclosure, standardizing a mixed fleet of cabinets, or retrofitting airflow performance, the AR7000A is the purpose-matched part for this chassis family. For broader cabinet selection guidance, see the APC enclosure catalog.

Key Features

• 42U Rack Height Compatibility: Engineered specifically for 42U NetShelter SX enclosures — the most common rack height in enterprise and mid-market deployments. A door sized for 42U spans the full 1915mm door height, so there are no coverage gaps or panel mismatches when replacing an existing door on this chassis. Ordering the wrong U-height door is a common and costly mistake; the AR7000A eliminates that risk for standard 42U installations.
• 600mm Width Form Factor: The 600mm-wide profile matches the narrower NetShelter SX variant, which is the preferred choice for network equipment (switches, patch panels, KVM) rather than server hardware. A 600mm cabinet fits in tighter rows and cable corridors where a 750mm or 800mm enclosure won't; this door preserves that footprint advantage. Do not order this door for a 750mm or 800mm NetShelter SX — it will not seat correctly.
• Perforated Curved Design: The perforated face allows passive and active airflow through the door panel rather than forcing air to route around it. In a front-to-back cooling layout — the standard arrangement in network equipment rooms — perforated doors on both front and rear reduce static pressure drop across the cabinet, which means your fans work less and your inlet temperatures stay lower. The curved profile is a NetShelter SX aesthetic feature and does not affect the ventilation area.
• Door Thickness of 35mm: At 35mm depth, the AR7000A adds minimal front-clearance overhead to the enclosure's footprint. This matters in cable corridors or rows where front-access clearance is tight — the door swing arc stays predictable and consistent with original NetShelter SX door specs.
• Black Finish: Matches the standard NetShelter SX black powder-coat finish. Relevant when visual uniformity matters across a row of cabinets — mixed finishes in a colocation or equipment room environment create identification friction and an inconsistent professional appearance.
• Package Dimensions for Logistics Planning: Ships at 680mm wide × 121mm deep × 1994mm tall, weighing 15.6 kg. The package height of nearly 2 meters means standard freight handling applies — plan for liftgate delivery if the receiving dock lacks a dock leveler. The 15.6 kg shipping weight is manageable for a two-person installation team without mechanical assistance.

Integration and Compatibility

The AR7000A is purpose-built for the APC NetShelter SX series at the 42U, 600mm-wide configuration. Verify your existing enclosure's U-height and width before ordering — NetShelter SX enclosures ship in 42U, 45U, and 48U heights, and in 600mm, 750mm, and 800mm widths. Cross-configuration doors are not interchangeable. If you are deploying this in a physical security head-end room alongside network video recorders or server hardware, confirm front-door clearance requirements with your facility's hot-aisle/cold-aisle layout before installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What enclosure models is the AR7000A compatible with?

A: The AR7000A is designed for the APC NetShelter SX 42U enclosures with a 600mm width. It is not interchangeable with 750mm or 800mm wide NetShelter SX enclosures, nor with other APC enclosure families such as NetShelter EP or NetShelter VS.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the AR7000A door itself?

A: The door measures 600mm wide, 1915mm tall, and 35mm deep (door panel thickness). The shipping package measures 680mm × 121mm × 1994mm and weighs 15.6 kg.

Q: Does the perforated design affect the security of the enclosure front?

A: The AR7000A is a ventilation door, not a solid-panel security door. If physical security of rack contents is a primary concern, verify whether APC offers a solid-panel or locking door variant for this enclosure line. The perforated design prioritizes airflow over opaque visual blocking.

Q: Can I order the AR7000A as a replacement if my existing NetShelter SX door is damaged?

A: Yes — the AR7000A is available as a standalone replacement door for the 42U 600mm NetShelter SX. Confirm that your enclosure chassis is the SX series and matches the 42U, 600mm specifications before ordering.

Q: What is the shipping weight and should I expect freight delivery?

A: The packaged unit weighs 15.6 kg and ships in a package nearly 2 meters tall (1994mm). Standard freight handling is typical for this item — confirm liftgate availability at your receiving location if dock-height unloading is not available.

James Everett

The AR7000A comes up frequently when integrators are rebuilding a NetShelter SX 42U cabinet after a door gets damaged during a site retrofit or equipment move. The 600mm-wide, 1915mm-tall perforated curved door is a direct fit for the standard 42U NetShelter SX narrow-profile chassis — but the width match is the critical spec that gets overlooked. Order this for a 750mm enclosure and you're looking at a return shipment on a near-2-meter package.

Technical Highlights:

• 1915mm Door Height: Spans the full face of a 42U NetShelter SX chassis with no gap — purpose-matched dimensions mean no adapter hardware or shimming required on a direct replacement.
• 35mm Door Depth: Adds minimal front clearance overhead to the enclosure; maintains original cabinet footprint, which matters in tight equipment rows where swing-arc and aisle width are constrained.
• 15.6 kg Shipping Weight: Heavy enough to warrant a two-person installation — door hinges and latches on a full-height 42U panel need controlled handling to avoid hinge misalignment on first mount.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 600mm width is non-negotiable for fit — confirm your NetShelter SX enclosure width before ordering. The SX family spans 600mm, 750mm, and 800mm variants and doors do not cross-fit.
• Package height is 1994mm — nearly 2 meters — so freight delivery with liftgate access should be confirmed ahead of time, especially for basement or sub-grade equipment rooms with restricted loading access.

The AR7000A is the right call for any 42U NetShelter SX 600mm installation where the existing front door has been damaged, lost, or removed — common in retrofit security head-end rooms where enclosures get repurposed from prior deployments.