APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 48U 600MM Wide Perforated - AR7107

APC by Schneider Electric AR7107 NetShelter SX 48U 600mm Wide Perforated Rack Enclosure

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR7107 is a 48U, 600mm-wide open-frame perforated rack enclosure in the NetShelter SX line — a standard choice for structured server rooms, network closets, and security head-end rooms where airflow management and high-density equipment mounting are priorities. At 2182mm tall and 600mm wide, it accommodates a full 48U of rack-mounted gear in a slim-width footprint, making it suitable for installations where floor space is constrained but vertical capacity must be maximized.

The perforated door design is the key differentiator within the rack enclosure category: perforations allow passive and active airflow through the front and rear of the enclosure without requiring blanking panels for every unused slot, reducing the thermal management overhead in moderate-density deployments. For data centers or security operations centers running a mix of NVRs, network switches, and patch infrastructure, that translates directly to fewer hot-spot events and simpler initial commissioning.

Key Features

• 48U Rack Capacity: Fits a full complement of 1U and 2U equipment — from network video recorders and PoE switches to patch panels and UPS units — without stacking enclosures or splitting across rows.
• 600mm Wide Form Factor: The 600mm width is the narrower of the two standard NetShelter SX widths, accommodating standard 19-inch rack equipment while keeping the external footprint compact — useful in tight MDF/IDF rooms or security head-end closets.
• 2182mm Height (48U): Full-height enclosure at 2182mm fits standard ceiling-height equipment rooms; verify overhead clearance before deployment in low-ceiling spaces.
• Perforated Door Construction: Front and rear perforated panels support airflow for thermally sensitive equipment — particularly relevant for high-wattage switches and storage arrays that benefit from unobstructed air movement rather than solid-door convection.
• Black Finish: Standard black finish integrates with existing rack infrastructure in mixed-vendor equipment rooms without visual mismatch.

Integration & Compatibility

The AR7107 accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment. The rack accessories ecosystem for the NetShelter SX line includes side panels, blanking panels, cable management arms, and PDU mounting options — verify compatibility with the specific accessory part numbers before ordering. The enclosure is appropriate for security infrastructure head-ends housing NVRs, managed PoE switches, and patch equipment alongside IT gear in converged infrastructure deployments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack unit capacity does the AR7107 provide?

A: The AR7107 provides 48U of rack space, sufficient for a full complement of 1U and 2U equipment including NVRs, switches, patch panels, and UPS units.

Q: What is the external width of the AR7107?

A: The AR7107 is 600mm wide, fitting the narrower standard in the NetShelter SX lineup while still accommodating standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment.

Q: What color is the AR7107?

A: The AR7107 ships in black.

Q: What is the overall height of the AR7107?

A: The AR7107 stands 2182mm tall, consistent with a standard full-height 48U enclosure. Verify ceiling clearance before installation in low-ceiling MDF or IDF rooms.

Q: What type of doors does the AR7107 have?

A: The AR7107 features perforated doors, which support passive and active airflow through the enclosure front and rear — beneficial for thermally dense equipment loads.

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The AR7107 is a 48U, 600mm-wide perforated enclosure — the narrower NetShelter SX footprint that comes up regularly in security head-end and converged IT/security deployments where floor space is limited but you need a full rack's worth of NVR, switching, and patch infrastructure in one cabinet.

Technical Highlights:

• 48U Capacity: Enough vertical space to house a multi-channel NVR stack, managed PoE switches, patch panels, and a rack-mount UPS without splitting across two enclosures — which simplifies cable runs and power distribution planning.
• 600mm Width: The narrower SX width keeps the external footprint tight; relevant when placing this enclosure in an existing equipment room alongside wider 750mm cabinets, where aisle spacing is already constrained.
• Perforated Door Design: Passive airflow through perforated front and rear panels reduces dependency on precision blanking in moderate-density loads — a practical advantage during phased equipment build-outs where slots fill incrementally.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 2182mm tall, confirm ceiling height and overhead cable tray clearance before delivery — full-height 48U enclosures are frequently misfit in older IDF closets with drop ceilings at or below 2.4m.
• Source evidence does not confirm internal depth; verify the AR7107's usable interior depth against your deepest rack-mount equipment (typically NVRs or UPS units) before ordering — NetShelter SX models vary in depth across the lineup.

Best fit for security operations centers, converged IT/physical-security head-ends, or structured cabling rooms that need a full 48U of capacity in a 600mm-wide profile with solid airflow support for mixed NVR and networking gear.