APC by Schneider Electric AR3300X617 42U 600mm x 1200mm NetShelter SX Server Enclosure
Overview
The AR3300X617 is APC's NetShelter SX 42U rack enclosure built for high-density IT, network, and physical security infrastructure deployments where depth and airflow capacity actually matter. At 600mm wide and 1200mm deep, this enclosure handles full-depth servers, dense patch fields, and large UPS chassis without the cable-management compromises you see in shallower 1000mm frames. It ships at 215.46 lb packaged (182.39 lb net) — a number worth flagging for floor-load planning before you commit to a location. If you're building out a server room, security operations center, or large-scale NVR and storage infrastructure, the AR3300X617 is sized to handle the load.
Key Features
- 42U Rack Height: 42U of usable space accommodates a full-density build — dual top-of-rack switches, multiple 2U servers, patch panels, and a tower UPS shelf — without stacking enclosures. That's meaningful in any SOC or server closet where vertical real estate is the primary constraint.
- 600mm Width: The standard 19-inch rail spacing fits every rackmount chassis you'll encounter, while the 600mm external frame (versus a narrower 550mm body) provides enough side clearance for cable trays and door clearance in tight rows. This is the width that works with standard raised-floor tiles and hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment kits.
- 1200mm Depth: At 1200mm, this enclosure fits full-depth 1U/2U servers without front-door interference or rear-door cable pinch — unlike 1000mm frames that force compromise with deep GPU servers or large UPS units. If you're deploying HPE ProLiant DL360/DL380 or Dell PowerEdge 2U platforms, this depth is the correct spec.
- 182.39 lb Net Weight: The steel frame itself weighs 182.39 lb (82.73 kg) unloaded. Factor this into structural floor load calculations, especially in raised-floor environments where point loads on floor tiles are a real engineering constraint. Fully loaded with high-density hardware, total rack weight can exceed 1,000 lb — confirm your floor rating before install.
- Black Finish: The standard black powder-coat finish integrates cleanly in mixed-vendor data center rows and SOC environments. Not cosmetic — the finish is part of the corrosion protection for long-term deployments in variable-humidity mechanical rooms.
- NetShelter SX Ecosystem: The AR3300X617 is part of APC by Schneider Electric's NetShelter SX line, which means side panels, blanking panels, airflow ducting, and PDU mounting brackets are all cross-compatible. Buying into this family means accessories and expansion components are consistently available — a real factor for phased build-outs over multiple budget cycles.
- Packaged Dimensions: The shipping carton measures 83.39 in H × 52.52 in W × 29.37 in D (211.8 × 133.4 × 74.6 cm) at 215.46 lb — verify freight elevator dimensions and doorway clearances before scheduling delivery. A standard 36-inch doorway will not pass this package upright.
Integration & Compatibility
The AR3300X617 accepts standard 19-inch rackmount equipment across IT, networking, and physical security categories — PoE network switches, patch panels, fiber distribution, rackmount NVRs, and UPS units all mount without adapter rails. The 1200mm depth specifically accommodates full-depth 1U and 2U servers that would otherwise require rear-door modifications in shallower frames. Blanking panels, cable managers, and PDUs sourced from the NetShelter SX accessory family drop in without modification. For security-focused deployments, this enclosure pairs well with rackmount network video recorders and high-port-count PoE switches that drive large IP camera installations — the depth handles multi-drive NVR chassis and the 42U height leaves room for the associated network layer above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the internal usable rack height of the AR3300X617?
A: The AR3300X617 provides 42U of usable rackmount space, accommodating standard 1U, 2U, and larger chassis on 19-inch rails.
Q: What are the overall dimensions of the AR3300X617 enclosure?
A: The enclosure stands 78.39 inches (199.1 cm) tall, is 600mm wide, and 1200mm deep. These are external dimensions — confirm doorway and aisle clearances before delivery.
Q: How much does the AR3300X617 weigh?
A: The net (unloaded) weight is 182.39 lb (82.73 kg). The packaged shipping weight is 215.46 lb (97.73 kg). Factor the unloaded frame weight plus your intended hardware load into floor load calculations before installation.
Q: Will full-depth 1U and 2U servers fit in the AR3300X617?
A: Yes. The 1200mm enclosure depth is specifically designed to accommodate full-depth rackmount servers (such as 1U/2U platforms from major vendors) without front-door interference or rear cable pinch — a limitation common to 1000mm frames.
Q: Is the AR3300X617 compatible with other NetShelter SX accessories?
A: Yes. The AR3300X617 is part of the NetShelter SX product family. Side panels, blanking panels, airflow management components, and PDU mounting accessories from the SX line are cross-compatible with this enclosure.
Q: What are the shipping carton dimensions for freight and delivery planning?
A: The shipping package measures 83.39 in H × 52.52 in W × 29.37 in D (211.8 × 133.4 × 74.6 cm) and weighs 215.46 lb. Verify freight elevator capacity and doorway clearances — a standard 36-inch doorway will not pass this carton upright.
The AR3300X617 is the enclosure I specify when a project calls for full-depth server hardware and there's no appetite for rear-door cable pinch or depth-adapter kits. The 1200mm internal depth is the deciding spec here — it's what separates this from the more common 1000mm variants that force compromise on large UPS chassis or GPU-dense compute nodes.
Technical Highlights:
- 1200mm Depth: Accommodates full-depth 1U/2U server platforms without modification — eliminates the rear-cable-crush problem you get with shallower frames on platforms like HPE DL380 or Dell PowerEdge 2U.
- 182.39 lb Unloaded Frame: At 82.73 kg before any hardware is installed, floor load planning is non-optional. Fully populated with high-density gear this rack can exceed 500 kg total — verify your structural slab or raised-floor rating early.
- 215.46 lb Packaged / 83.39 in Carton Height: The shipping carton is taller than most freight elevator cab interiors. Confirm site access — loading dock clearance, elevator dimensions, and aisle width — before the truck rolls.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 600mm external width is standard for hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems, but confirm your containment kit's rail compatibility with the NetShelter SX frame profile before ordering — not all third-party containment hardware is dimensionally identical.
- This enclosure ships without side panels in the base configuration — if you need physical security or airflow containment on the sides, budget and plan for NetShelter SX side panel accessories separately.
The AR3300X617 is the right call for a security operations center or NVR/storage infrastructure build where you're running full-depth rackmount hardware and need the enclosure to stay out of the way of cable management — not create new problems.
