APC by Schneider Electric AR7050A NetShelter SX 42U 750mm Perforated Curved Door
Overview
The AR7050A is a replacement or supplemental perforated curved door designed for APC NetShelter SX enclosures in the 42U, 750mm-wide configuration. If you're expanding an existing NetShelter SX row, replacing a damaged door, or standardizing airflow management across a mixed-vintage rack deployment, this is the purpose-built match — not an aftermarket substitute. The curved perforated design is a deliberate thermal choice: it allows front-to-back airflow without obstructing intake at the equipment face, which matters when you're packing 1U servers or dense patch panels into a 42U frame.
Key Features
- 42U Height, 750mm Wide Form Factor: Sized precisely for the NetShelter SX 750mm-wide enclosure family. At 1,915mm tall and 749mm wide (door leaf dimensions), it fills the full front opening without shimming or gap-filling — a critical detail when hot/cold aisle containment depends on sealed rack faces.
- Perforated Curved Profile: The curved door geometry creates a small plenum between the door face and the equipment intake, giving airflow room to distribute laterally before entering servers. Flat solid doors force intake air through a single plane; this profile reduces hotspot risk on densely populated racks.
- Black Finish: Ships in black (product colour also references silver as a secondary note — confirm your enclosure colour match before ordering). Black finish blends into standard data center aesthetics and does not show rack-unit dust accumulation as visibly as lighter finishes.
- 18 kg Shipping Weight: At 18kg packaged (838 x 1994 x 114mm package), the door requires two-person handling during installation. Plan lift assist for overhead or elevated rack positions — this is not a one-person job at height.
Integration & Compatibility
The AR7050A is engineered for the APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX line in the 42U, 750mm-wide configuration. Verify your existing enclosure's width — APC also produces 600mm and 900mm variants, and doors are not cross-compatible. If you are building out or maintaining a network rack enclosure deployment, cross-reference your enclosure model number against APC's NetShelter SX compatibility matrix to confirm fit before ordering. For guidance on rack planning and power distribution within your enclosure, consult a rack PDU and power distribution resource to complete your enclosure build. When ordering replacement doors for a multi-rack row, also confirm hinge orientation — left- and right-hand swing variants may exist within the NetShelter SX accessory line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What enclosure is the AR7050A compatible with?
A: The AR7050A is designed for APC NetShelter SX enclosures in the 42U, 750mm-wide configuration. It is not compatible with 600mm or 900mm wide NetShelter SX frames.
Q: What are the door leaf dimensions?
A: The door measures 749mm wide x 35mm deep x 1,915mm tall (W x D x H).
Q: How much does the AR7050A weigh for shipping?
A: The packaged shipping weight is 18 kg. Two-person handling is recommended, especially for elevated rack positions.
Q: Does the AR7050A come in colors other than black?
A: The listed product color is black. A silver finish variant may exist in the NetShelter SX door line — verify the specific SKU for your color requirement before ordering.
Q: Is this a perforated or solid door?
A: The AR7050A is a perforated curved door, designed to allow front-to-back airflow through the rack enclosure.
