APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 42U 700MM Wide X 1070MM Deep Enclosure with Sides - AR3130

APC by Schneider Electric AR3130 42U NetShelter SX Rack Enclosure

The AR3130 is a 42U, 700mm-wide by 1070mm-deep free-standing rack enclosure from APC by Schneider Electric's NetShelter SX line — a workhorse format for data centers, network rooms, and security operations centers that need structured, scalable equipment housing. At 2,250 lb dynamic and 3,750 lb static load capacity, it handles dense server, NVR, and network switch stacks without compromise. If you're building out a surveillance or IT infrastructure room from scratch, this is a viable starting point for your physical rack architecture.

Overview

The AR3130 ships fully assembled with side panels, keyed-alike doors, pre-installed casters, baying hardware, leveling feet, and all mounting hardware — so it arrives ready for equipment population rather than a weekend of assembly. The 42U height accommodates substantial stack depth, while the 700mm external width fits the industry-standard 19-inch rail set (EIA-310E) for universal component compatibility. TAA and BAA compliance via COTS designation makes this viable for government and federal procurement channels where domestic sourcing matters.

Key Features

• 42U Rack Height: 42U of usable vertical space gives you room to build out a full infrastructure stack — servers, patch panels, NVRs, PoE switches, KVM, and PDUs — without stacking multiple enclosures. That's meaningful when you're centralizing a multi-camera surveillance system with local storage and network management in one physical footprint.
• 2,250 lb Dynamic / 3,750 lb Static Load Capacity: The dynamic rating is what matters for operational deployments — 2,250 lb handles even densely populated server and storage configurations without floor or caster stress. The 3,750 lb static figure is relevant if equipment is ever staged or stacked on top during installation.
• 700mm Width x 1,070mm Depth: The 700mm external width accommodates standard 19-inch EIA-310E mounting rails. The 1,070mm depth is the key dimension — it allows maximum equipment mounting depth up to 914.9mm (36.02 in), which covers virtually all 1U-4U rack-mount servers, NVR appliances, and network gear currently on the market. Minimum mounting depth of 261.9mm (10.3 in) means shallow 1U patch panels and switches mount cleanly without rattling in oversize rails.
• Pre-Installed Casters + Leveling Feet: Casters enable repositioning during installation without lifting — critical when the enclosure is populated and weighs hundreds of pounds. Leveling feet lock it in place on uneven raised floors or concrete, eliminating rack wobble that can stress cable connections over time.
• Keyed-Alike Doors and Side Panels: A single key works across all locking points on this unit — relevant in multi-rack deployments where technicians shouldn't need a separate key for each enclosure. Simplifies access control without requiring a key management system for physical rack access.
• Baying Hardware Included: When you're deploying multiple AR3130 enclosures side by side, the included baying hardware mechanically couples them into a coherent row — improving structural rigidity and closing the gaps between enclosures that would otherwise allow unsecured cable routing or physical access.
• TAA and BAA Compliant via COTS: Both Trade Agreements Act and Buy American Act compliance via commercial off-the-shelf designation. This is a procurement gate item for federal, DoD, and state/local government projects — if your bid specification requires TAA/BAA, the AR3130 clears it.
• Standards: UL 2416, UL 60950-1, EIA-310E: UL 2416 covers rack and enclosure safety. UL 60950-1 (IT equipment safety) confirms the enclosure meets published safety standards for housing live IT equipment. EIA-310E governs the 19-inch rack rail geometry — meaning any EIA-310-compliant component mounts correctly without adapter rails.

Integration & Compatibility

The AR3130 uses the universal 19-inch EIA-310E rail standard, so it's compatible with rack-mount equipment from any manufacturer — NVRs, managed PoE switches, servers, patch panels, PDUs, and cable management panels all drop in without modification. The 914.9mm maximum mounting depth accommodates deep 2U/4U appliances common in network video recorder deployments. APC's NetShelter SX line supports a broad ecosystem of APC by Schneider Electric accessories including toolless mounting rails, blanking panels, horizontal and vertical cable managers, and PDUs — all designed to the same form factor. If you're planning a structured rack enclosure installation for a surveillance or network operations room, the baying capability means the AR3130 scales horizontally as equipment needs grow. Pair with a rack PDU and cable management to complete the physical layer before equipment population. For installations where rack layout and cable planning are part of the project scope, review our rack planning guide before finalizing enclosure count and row configuration.

What's in the Box

• 1x AR3130 42U NetShelter SX Enclosure (700mm W x 1070mm D)
• Baying hardware (quantity per installation)
• Keyed-alike doors and side panels (pre-installed)
• Leveling feet
• Mounting hardware
• Pre-installed casters
• Side panels

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AR3130 TAA and BAA compliant?

A: Yes. The AR3130 carries both TAA (Trade Agreements Act) and BAA (Buy American Act) compliance via COTS designation, making it eligible for federal, DoD, and qualifying state/local government procurement specifications.

Q: What is the usable mounting depth of the AR3130?

A: The AR3130 supports equipment mounting depths from 10.3 inches (261.9mm) minimum to 36.02 inches (914.9mm) maximum. This covers the full range of standard rack-mount NVRs, servers, and network appliances without adapter hardware.

Q: How much weight can the AR3130 support?

A: The AR3130 is rated for 2,250 lb (1,020.6 kg) dynamic load — meaning actively deployed, fully populated equipment — and 3,750 lb (1,701.0 kg) static load. For practical deployments, the 2,250 lb dynamic figure is the operational limit to plan against.

Q: Does the AR3130 ship with casters and leveling feet?

A: Yes. Pre-installed casters are included for repositioning during installation, and leveling feet are included to stabilize the enclosure on the final floor surface. Both are part of the standard package.

Q: Can multiple AR3130 enclosures be joined together in a row?

A: Yes. Baying hardware is included with the AR3130, allowing adjacent enclosures to be mechanically coupled into a contiguous row — improving structural rigidity and closing inter-enclosure gaps.

Q: What rack rail standard does the AR3130 use?

A: The AR3130 uses EIA-310E standard 19-inch mounting rails, which is the universal rack rail format. Any EIA-310-compliant equipment mounts directly without adapter rails or modification.

Ted Perry

The AR3130 is the enclosure I reach for when a project calls for a structured, purpose-built rack room rather than a repurposed closet. The 2,250 lb dynamic load rating is the spec that matters most at spec-time — it means you can populate this rack to realistic density with 2U servers, a multi-bay NVR, managed switches, and a rack PDU without worrying about the enclosure or its casters becoming the failure point. I've seen lighter-rated enclosures flex under full load and stress cable connections at the rear — the AR3130's structural rating eliminates that concern for any realistic security or IT equipment stack.

Technical Highlights:

• 36.02-inch Maximum Mounting Depth: At 914.9mm, this accommodates essentially every rack-mount NVR, server, or appliance on the market without requiring half-depth shelves or custom cable management workarounds.
• TAA/BAA Compliance via COTS: This isn't a paper checkbox — it's a procurement gate item. If your project is federally funded or subject to domestic sourcing requirements, the AR3130 clears both Acts without exception documentation.
• Baying Hardware Included: For multi-rack rows, having the baying hardware in the box means you're not waiting on a separate accessory order to close the gaps and mechanically couple enclosures before equipment goes in.

Deployment Considerations:

• The packaged shipping weight is 352.7 lb — plan your receiving and staging logistics accordingly. Two-person handling and a pallet jack are practical requirements before the enclosure reaches its final position.
• Casters are pre-installed but not a substitute for leveling feet in the final position. Once placed, deploy the leveling feet to take the load off the casters — running long-term on casters alone introduces vibration risk for spinning-disk NVR storage.

The AR3130 is the right enclosure for a physical security operations center or network room where you're centralizing NVR appliances, PoE switch infrastructure, and server hardware into a single managed rack row — particularly on government or institutional projects where TAA/BAA compliance is a hard bid requirement.