APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 42U 600MM Wide X 1200MM Deep Enclosure Without - AR3300X610

APC by Schneider Electric AR3300X610 42U Server Rack Enclosure Without Doors

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR3300X610 is a 42U NetShelter SX open-frame rack enclosure designed for high-density data center and network closet deployments where airflow access and cable management matter more than physical security panels. At 600mm wide by 1200mm deep, it accommodates full-depth servers, storage arrays, and networking gear without compromise — and the doorless configuration makes it a practical choice for environments with active cooling infrastructure where technicians need constant hands-on access. If you're building out a network equipment rack row or expanding an existing APC by Schneider Electric data center footprint, this enclosure fits directly into the NetShelter SX ecosystem.

Key Features

• 42U Usable Height (1991mm overall): Forty-two rack units gives you room to fully populate a production server stack — compute, storage, top-of-rack switching, patch panels, and cable managers — without running out of vertical real estate mid-project. At 1991mm overall height, plan for standard raised-floor tile spacing and overhead clearance in low-ceiling server rooms.
• 600mm Width: The 600mm footprint is the standard server rack enclosure width for hot-aisle/cold-aisle row layouts. It aligns with APC's NetShelter SX family accessories — side panels, roof panels, cable managers, and blanking panels all mount without modification. If your row already has SX units, this drops in flush.
• 1200mm Depth: The 1200mm depth accommodates full-depth 1U and 2U servers (typically 700–900mm) with room behind for structured cabling and vertical cable managers. Shallow equipment like patch panels and KVMs leave substantial rear cable routing space. Cramped 1000mm racks become a problem quickly in dense builds — this depth eliminates that constraint.
• 1363.64 kg Maximum Load Capacity: That figure — just over 3,000 lbs — means you can populate this rack to the limits of what 42U physically holds without engineering a floor load exception for the enclosure itself. Dense GPU compute nodes, storage JBODs, and high-density blade chassis fit without approaching the structural limit.
• Doorless Configuration: Removing front and rear doors reduces airflow restriction to near zero — relevant when deploying in hot-aisle containment setups or under precision air handlers where every degree of back-pressure matters. It also cuts installation time: no door alignment, no hinge adjustment, no perforated-panel sourcing after the fact.
• Black Finish: The black powder coat finish is standard for data center deployments and matches the NetShelter SX product line uniformly — useful if mixed-finish racks in a row create issues on client walk-throughs or facility audits.
• Harmonized System Code 85381000: Pre-classified for customs/import purposes — reduces clearance friction on international procurement orders.

Integration and Compatibility

The AR3300X610 is part of APC's NetShelter SX family, which means it accepts the full range of SX accessories: roof panels, side panels, caster kits, seismic kits, baying hardware, and vertical cable managers. If you're combining this enclosure with UPS and power distribution gear, APC's rack-mount PDUs (AP7xxx series) mount to the factory-installed vertical mounting rails. Standard EIA-310 19-inch rail spacing ensures compatibility with virtually all server, storage, and networking equipment from any vendor. The 1200mm depth also accommodates APC's in-row cooling units when bayed inline. For sites using a data center infrastructure management approach, this enclosure integrates with APC's NetBotz monitoring appliances via standard 0U mounting positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum weight capacity of the AR3300X610?

A: The AR3300X610 is rated for a maximum load of 1363.64 kg (approximately 3,006 lbs), making it suitable for fully populated high-density server and storage configurations.

Q: Does the AR3300X610 come with front and rear doors?

A: No. The AR3300X610 is specifically the doorless variant of the NetShelter SX 42U 600x1200mm enclosure. If your deployment requires lockable front or rear panels, a different SKU in the NetShelter SX family should be selected.

Q: Is the AR3300X610 compatible with standard 19-inch rack equipment?

A: Yes. The enclosure uses standard EIA-310 19-inch mounting rails, so it accepts equipment from all major server, storage, and networking vendors without adapter hardware.

Q: What are the shipping dimensions and weight for the AR3300X610?

A: The packaged unit ships at 746mm wide x 1334mm deep x 2118mm tall and weighs 129.6 kg. Plan for liftgate freight and appropriate floor-loading capacity at the delivery point.

Q: Can the AR3300X610 be used with APC NetShelter SX accessories from other SKUs in the family?

A: Yes. The AR3300X610 shares the NetShelter SX platform dimensions (600mm wide, 1200mm deep, 42U), so side panels, roof panels, baying hardware, and cable management accessories designed for the SX family are compatible.

Q: Is the AR3300X610 appropriate for hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment deployments?

A: The doorless configuration is particularly well-suited to hot-aisle containment environments where air handlers manage thermal load at the row level rather than at the cabinet. The absence of perforated doors eliminates back-pressure from the enclosure itself.

Ted Perry

The AR3300X610 comes up frequently in high-density compute builds where the 1363.64 kg load rating is the deciding spec — most facilities-grade racks in this class top out around 1,000 kg, and when you're stacking dense GPU nodes or all-flash storage arrays, that margin matters. The 1200mm depth is the other factor I always check first; a lot of buyers spec a 1000mm rack and then discover their 2U servers with rear cabling hit the back panel. This unit removes that problem entirely.

Technical Highlights:

• 1363.64 kg Structural Load: Exceeds the load ceiling of most comparable enclosures in this class — gives you headroom to fully populate 42U with dense hardware without approaching a structural limit that would otherwise require a floor-loading analysis.
• 1200mm Depth: Full-depth servers (up to ~900mm) plus rear cable management fit without conflict. Contrast with 1000mm racks where rear PDU and cable routing forces compromises on equipment selection.
• Doorless Design: In hot-aisle containment rows, removing enclosure door resistance measurably reduces static pressure against CRAC/CRAH airflow. It also halves installation time — no door alignment, no hinge torque-check, no perforated panel lead time.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 129.6 kg packaged and 2118mm tall boxed, this ships freight — confirm liftgate and receiving dock access before ordering. Most facilities receiving standard pallet deliveries are not set up for this height without a loading dock or pallet jack with extended forks.
• The doorless configuration provides zero physical access control. If your deployment environment requires card-reader or keyed cabinet security (PCI-DSS zone, co-location cage, or shared equipment room), specify a doored SKU from the NetShelter SX family instead.

This enclosure is the right spec for a purpose-built hot-aisle containment row in a corporate data center or co-lo cage where cooling is managed at the row level, equipment density is high, and technician access frequency is daily — not for a wiring closet or any environment where physical access restriction at the cabinet level is a compliance requirement.