APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 42U 600MM Wide X 1070MM Deep Enclosure Without - AR3100X610

APC by Schneider Electric AR3100X610 42U Open-Frame Rack Enclosure

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR3100X610 is a 42U, 600mm-wide by 1070mm-deep freestanding rack enclosure in the Netshelter SX family — a workhorse format that integrators and IT architects reach for when they need a standardized, high-capacity equipment frame that doesn't introduce unnecessary constraints on airflow management or cable routing. Shipped without doors, this configuration gives you immediate, unrestricted front and rear access during initial rack build-out, and lets you add door kits later if the deployment environment demands it. For network infrastructure and physical security equipment rooms where density and load capacity are the primary concerns, this is a practical starting point.

The AR3100X610 accommodates the full 19-inch EIA-310-E standard rail pitch, so every piece of compliant gear — switches, NVRs, patch panels, KVM drawers, UPS units — mounts without adapter plates or shimming. That matters in mixed-vendor deployments where equipment sourced from a dozen manufacturers needs to coexist in a single frame.

Key Features

• 42U Rack Capacity: Forty-two rack units of usable vertical space means you can fully populate this frame with a mix of 1U switches, 2U servers or NVRs, and 2U/4U UPS units and still have headroom for growth. In a typical IP security deployment, 42U comfortably accommodates an NVR, a PoE switch stack, a patch panel, a UPS, and several 1U accessory shelves — all in one frame.
• 1,704 kg Maximum Load Capacity: That's a structural load rating well beyond what any realistic equipment population will reach — roughly 3,757 lbs. The practical implication: you can fully populate this rack with dense, heavy equipment like high-capacity UPS units and storage arrays without approaching any structural limit. This rating matters most in data center co-location environments where future equipment swaps may add weight unpredictably.
• 600mm Wide × 1070mm Deep Footprint: The 600mm width is the narrower of the two standard Netshelter SX footprint options, making it appropriate for raised-floor rows and equipment rooms with tighter aisle budgets. The 1070mm depth provides enough front-to-rear clearance for full-depth 1U servers, top-of-rack switches with rear-exit cabling, and rear-mounted vertical PDUs simultaneously — no forced cable compression against the back of equipment.
• Doorless Configuration: Shipping without doors is not a compromise — it is a deliberate configuration choice. Security operations centers and wiring closets that rely on regular hands-on access benefit from unobstructed reach to every U position. If perimeter access control is in place for the room, a doorless rack is operationally faster to work with. Door kits can be added from APC's Netshelter SX accessory line if requirements change.
• UL 60950-1 Certification: The UL 60950-1 listing covers information technology equipment safety, confirming the enclosure has passed independent third-party structural and electrical safety evaluation. In regulated environments — healthcare, finance, government — this certification is often a prerequisite for equipment room sign-off.
• EIA-310-E Compliance: Compliance with EIA-310-E ensures the mounting rails conform to the standard 19-inch rackmount specification. Every compliant device from every manufacturer will align correctly to the rail holes without custom drilling, shimming, or adapter brackets.
• RoHS and REACH Compliance: Both the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and REACH chemical compliance are confirmed — relevant for deployments in EU member states, government procurement environments with environmental certification requirements, and enterprise sustainability programs with supply chain compliance mandates.
• Black Finish: The black powder-coat finish is the standard for modern equipment rooms and matches the majority of rack-mount equipment shipped today, producing a visually consistent installation. More practically, the finish is durable enough to survive the repeated contact of equipment installation and cable management without showing wear.

Integration and Compatibility

The AR3100X610 is designed around the EIA-310-E 19-inch standard, which means rack-mount equipment from APC's own Netshelter accessory ecosystem — including side panels, top panels, roof fans, blanking panels, and PDU vertical mount brackets — integrates directly. The 1070mm depth is matched to APC's Netshelter SX series accessories, so if you later want to add a rear door, side panels, or a caged enclosure configuration, the dimensional compatibility is already built in. For power and UPS planning, APC's Smart-UPS and Symmetra lines are sized for Netshelter SX integration, including bolt-in mounting kits that use this enclosure's rail pattern. The frame also physically accommodates third-party vertical PDUs in the rear-mount position given the 1070mm depth clearance.

From a physical security standpoint, the open frame is compatible with standard rack locking systems and cable lock bars available in the Netshelter SX accessory family, providing a path to add physical access control without replacing the enclosure. For deployments where this rack will house network video recorders and PoE switch stacks as part of a surveillance infrastructure buildout, the load rating and depth are both sufficient for a fully populated NVR-plus-storage configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum equipment load the AR3100X610 can support?

A: The AR3100X610 is rated for a maximum weight capacity of 1,704 kg (approximately 3,757 lbs). This covers even the densest realistic equipment populations including multiple high-capacity UPS units and fully populated storage arrays.

Q: Does the AR3100X610 ship with front and rear doors?

A: No. This model is the doorless configuration of the Netshelter SX 42U enclosure. Doors are not included. If your deployment requires door panels, APC offers compatible door kits in the Netshelter SX accessory line that mount to this enclosure's existing frame.

Q: What certifications does the AR3100X610 carry?

A: The AR3100X610 carries UL 60950-1 (information technology equipment safety), EIA-310-E (19-inch rackmount standard compliance), RoHS, and REACH certifications. These cover structural and electrical safety, dimensional interoperability, and EU environmental compliance requirements.

Q: Is the AR3100X610 compatible with standard 19-inch rack equipment?

A: Yes. The enclosure conforms to the EIA-310-E 19-inch rack standard, which means any compliant rack-mount device — switches, NVRs, servers, patch panels, UPS units — will mount correctly without adapter hardware.

Q: What are the external dimensions of the AR3100X610?

A: The rack is 600mm wide and 1070mm deep. The 42U height corresponds to the standard Netshelter SX tall-frame configuration. Package dimensions are 752mm wide × 1219mm long × 2118mm high, with a packaged weight of 144.6 kg.

Q: Is the AR3100X610 RoHS and REACH compliant?

A: Yes. Both RoHS and REACH compliance are confirmed for the AR3100X610, making it suitable for EU deployments and procurement programs with environmental compliance requirements in the supply chain.

Ted Perry

The AR3100X610 is the rack I reach for when a deployment has dense, heavy equipment and the integrator wants maximum vertical real estate without committing to a fully enclosed cabinet from day one. The 1,704 kg load rating is the headline spec here — that's not marketing headroom, that's a frame that will outlast several equipment refresh cycles without ever approaching a structural limit, even if you stack it with high-capacity UPS units and fully populated NVR-plus-storage drawers.

Technical Highlights:

• 42U Capacity: In a surveillance infrastructure context, 42U handles an NVR stack, a PoE switch tier, patch panels, a full UPS, and blanking panels without breaking a sweat — and still leaves room for the next hardware generation without requiring a frame swap.
• 1,704 kg Rated Load: At roughly 3,757 lbs of structural capacity, this frame won't be the limiting factor in any realistic equipment population. Dense deployments with multiple high-capacity storage arrays and UPS units are well within tolerance.
• EIA-310-E Rail Compliance: Every compliant rack-mount device mounts without adapters. In mixed-vendor builds — APC UPS, third-party switches, NVRs from multiple manufacturers — this eliminates the rail incompatibility troubleshooting that burns time during initial build-out.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 1070mm depth gives you genuine rear clearance for top-of-rack switching with rear cable exit plus rear-mounted vertical PDUs simultaneously — but confirm your physical room depth accommodates the full enclosure footprint plus cable service loop before ordering. Package dimensions run 2118mm high, so verify door clearance for delivery.
• This ships as a doorless frame — that is a feature, not a gap, for equipment rooms with physical access control already in place. If your deployment environment requires locking doors post-installation, budget for the compatible Netshelter SX door kit separately; it does not ship in the box.

This is the correct frame for a new physical security equipment room buildout where the integrator expects to phase equipment in over 12–24 months and needs a certified, high-load-rated enclosure that won't require replacement as the deployment grows. The UL 60950-1 listing and EIA-310-E compliance make it straightforward to clear facility sign-off in regulated environments.