APC by Schneider Electric AR7315 NetShelter SX 45U 1070mm Split Feed-Through Horizontal Cable Manager
Overview
The AR7315 is a horizontal cable management panel engineered for APC NetShelter SX enclosures, specifically the 1070mm-depth, 45U rack family. Its split feed-through design allows cables to route through the panel from either side without requiring full cable removal during moves, adds, or changes — a meaningful time-saver in dense data center and IDF closet environments where re-cabling costs real labor. At 35.35 inches in height footprint and 35.3 lb, this is a substantial panel built for permanent structured-cabling installations rather than temporary deployments. Color is black, matching the standard APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX aesthetic. For integrators managing network rack enclosures across enterprise or colocation environments, keeping cable management within the same product family reduces fitment guesswork and maintains consistent airflow paths — both factors that matter when you're certifying a raised-floor deployment.
Key Features
- Split Feed-Through Design: Cables thread through independently on each side of the panel, so adding or removing a single run doesn't require disturbing adjacent cables. In a 45U rack running 40+ patch leads, this alone justifies the panel over generic alternatives.
- 1070mm Depth Compatibility: Matched specifically to the NetShelter SX 1070mm enclosure family — not a universal fit. Confirm your enclosure depth before ordering; a 600mm or 800mm-depth SX rack requires a different SKU.
- 35.3 lb Solid Construction: Weight indicates heavy-gauge steel construction appropriate for permanent structured cabling installations. Not a lightweight plastic organizer — plan accordingly for two-person installation in overhead or high-U-position configurations.
- Factory-New, Genuine OEM: Sourced as factory-new APC hardware — no remanufactured or grey-market units. Ensures full dimensional compliance with NetShelter SX mounting rails.
Integration & Compatibility
The AR7315 is designed for the APC NetShelter SX enclosure line at 1070mm depth. It is not rack-mountable as a standalone unit — it mounts directly within the NetShelter SX frame. Verify your enclosure's U-count and depth match before specifying this panel. Pair with horizontal and vertical cable managers within the same SX family for a complete cable management strategy across the rack. If your deployment uses a different enclosure depth or a non-SX NetShelter variant, consult the cable management category for the appropriate SKU.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the AR7315 compatible with all APC NetShelter enclosures?
A: No. The AR7315 is specifically designed for the NetShelter SX 1070mm-depth enclosure family. It will not fit NetShelter SX enclosures with 600mm or 800mm depth, or other NetShelter product lines. Always verify your enclosure model and depth before ordering.
Q: Is the AR7315 rack-mountable as a standalone unit?
A: No. The AR7315 is not rack-mountable as a standalone device. It is designed to mount within the APC NetShelter SX frame and is not compatible with generic third-party rack rails.
Q: What does 'split feed-through' mean for the AR7315?
A: The split feed-through design allows cables to be routed through the panel from either side independently. This means you can add or remove individual cable runs without disturbing cables already threaded through the adjacent side — useful during MACs (moves, adds, changes) in live environments.
Q: What is the weight of the AR7315?
A: The AR7315 weighs 35.3 lb (16 kg). The packaged shipping weight is 51.4 lb (23.3 kg). Plan for two-person handling during installation, especially in high-U rack positions.
The AR7315 comes up in my conversations most often when an integrator is mid-spec on a NetShelter SX 1070mm build and realizes they haven't accounted for horizontal cable management at the panel level. At 35.3 lb, this isn't a grab-and-go accessory — the weight tells you it's heavy-gauge steel meant to stay put once installed, which is exactly what you want in a rack that's going to be in service for a decade.
Technical Highlights:
- Split Feed-Through Design: Each side routes independently — in a 45U rack with 40+ runs, this is the difference between a 10-minute MAC and a 90-minute re-cable.
- 1070mm Depth Match: Dimensioned specifically for the SX 1070mm family; 35.35 inches length aligns with the enclosure's internal mounting geometry — no shimming, no adapters.
- Packaged Weight 51.4 lb: Ships at 51.4 lb in a 39.76 × 7.28 × 41.73-inch carton — factor freight class into your project cost if ordering multiples for a large rollout.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm enclosure depth is exactly 1070mm before ordering — the AR7315 is not a universal fit across the SX line, and depth mismatches are the most common mis-order on this SKU.
- Not rack-mountable as a standalone unit; it mounts within the NetShelter SX frame only — do not spec this for third-party enclosures expecting it to fit standard EIA rails.
The AR7315 is the right call for enterprise IT build-outs and colocation deployments standardized on the NetShelter SX 1070mm platform where structured, maintainable cable routing is a day-one requirement — not an afterthought.
