APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX 48U 750MM Wide X 1200MM DE - AR3357X617

APC by Schneider Electric AR3357X617 NetShelter SX 48U 750mm Wide 1200mm Deep Rack Enclosure

The APC by Schneider Electric AR3357X617 is a 48U, 750mm-wide by 1200mm-deep open-frame-style enclosed rack built for enterprise data centers, server rooms, and network equipment deployments where physical depth, cable density, and long-term infrastructure stability matter. At 88.90 inches tall and 355.74 lbs unloaded, this is a full-height, heavy-duty enclosure — not a lightweight intermediate option. If you're speccing a rack for dense 1U/2U servers, high-port-count switches, or surveillance NVR stacks, the 1200mm depth gives you room to route power and data cabling without the cable-management compromises that come with shallower 800mm or 900mm alternatives. Explore the full APC by Schneider Electric catalog for compatible accessories and companion infrastructure.

Key Features

• 48U of Usable Rack Space: 48 rack units in a single enclosure means you can consolidate a full server tier, network layer, and storage layer into one footprint. That's the difference between a two-rack and single-rack design in many mid-density deployments — real floor space and power-circuit savings in colocation or machine-room environments.
• 750mm Internal Width: The 750mm width accommodates standard 19-inch EIA-310 equipment on both front and rear rails while leaving lateral clearance for vertical cable managers and side-entry power strips. Narrower 600mm racks force tighter cable routing; at 750mm you have enough breathing room to keep the installation maintainable over a 5–10 year lifecycle.
• 1200mm Depth: Most 1U rack servers and 2-post-style switching gear ship with cable tails in the 12–18 inch range. The 1200mm (approximately 47-inch) internal depth means rear cable management and PDU mounting don't compete for the same space — a practical consideration when deploying high-density PoE switches or surveillance NVRs with multiple drive trays. Browse rack enclosures to compare depth options across the line.
• 355.74 lb Enclosure Weight (Unloaded): The AR3357X617 weighs 355.74 lbs empty — a number that matters for floor-loading calculations and for shipping logistics. Factor this against your facility's floor load spec (typically 150–250 lbs/sq ft for raised-floor data centers) before placing an order. The packaged shipping weight of 403.84 lbs tells you what the freight bill is based on.
• Black Finish, Standard 19-Inch Rail Spacing: The black powder-coat finish and standard 19-inch rail pattern (EIA-310-D) mean every standard server, switch, patch panel, and rack-mount UPS mounts without adapter rails or custom hardware. No proprietary mounting quirks to work around during installation.
• Full-Height Form Factor at 88.90 Inches: At just under 89 inches, this enclosure is designed for raised-floor or slab-floor data center rows where ceiling clearance is not a constraint. This is not a mid-height or open-frame option — it's a sealed, full-height cabinet intended for permanent installation. If you need overhead cable tray access, confirm your ceiling clearance before speccing this model.

Integration & Compatibility

The AR3357X617 follows standard EIA-310-D 19-inch rail geometry, making it compatible with virtually all rack-mount IT and security infrastructure: 1U–4U servers, top-of-rack switches, patch panels, KVM drawers, and rack PDUs. The 1200mm depth accommodates rear-mounted vertical cable managers and dual-rail PDU configurations simultaneously. APC's own NetShelter accessory ecosystem — including blanking panels, brush-strip cable entry kits, side panels, and roof fan trays — mounts directly without modification.

For surveillance infrastructure specifically, this enclosure is well-suited to housing high-channel-count NVR appliances, PoE switch stacks, and storage expansion shelves in a single locked cabinet. When pairing with network video recorders or high-density PoE switching, the 1200mm depth ensures rear cable runs for both power and fiber/copper don't create a serviceability problem six months after commissioning. The enclosure ships in black; if you're matching an existing row of APC racks, verify the finish variant (some AR33xx configurations ship in alternate finishes — AR3357X617 is confirmed black).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the internal usable depth of the AR3357X617?

A: The AR3357X617 has a nominal 1200mm external depth. Usable internal rail-to-rail depth will be somewhat less depending on door and panel configuration — verify against APC's dimensional drawings if you're installing deep 2-post equipment.

Q: How much does the AR3357X617 weigh, and what does it weigh when packaged for shipping?

A: The enclosure itself weighs 355.74 lbs (161.36 kg) unloaded. The packaged shipping weight is 403.84 lbs (183.18 kg).

Q: What rack unit capacity does the AR3357X617 provide?

A: The AR3357X617 provides 48U of rack space, suitable for full-height server, networking, and storage deployments in a single cabinet.

Q: Is the AR3357X617 compatible with standard 19-inch rack equipment?

A: Yes. The AR3357X617 uses standard EIA-310-D 19-inch rail spacing, making it compatible with the full range of standard rack-mount IT and security hardware without adapter rails.

Q: What color is the AR3357X617?

A: The AR3357X617 ships in black. If you are matching an existing data center row, verify the finish variant before ordering, as other AR3357 configurations may differ.

Q: How tall is the AR3357X617?

A: The AR3357X617 stands 88.90 inches (225.8 cm) tall — a full-height enclosure intended for standard data center row installations with adequate ceiling clearance.

James Everett

The AR3357X617 is the right pick when your deployment spec calls for genuine 48U capacity with the 1200mm depth needed to house modern high-density servers cleanly — the 355.74 lb unloaded weight tells you this is a structural cabinet, not a sheet-metal box dressed up to look like one.

Technical Highlights:

• 48U Capacity: Full 48U means you're not splitting a server tier across two racks to get the density you need — one cabinet, one power circuit pair, one row position.
• 1200mm Depth: At approximately 47 inches internal, rear cable management and PDU rails coexist without fighting for space — the single biggest serviceability win over 800mm alternatives in high-cable-count security and IT deployments.
• 355.74 lb Enclosure Weight: Heavy-gauge construction is what keeps the cabinet plumb and vibration-free under full load — but verify your floor load spec before placement; an empty AR3357X617 plus a full 48U load can push well past typical 250 lb/sq ft raised-floor ratings.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 88.90 inches (225.8 cm) tall, confirm ceiling and overhead cable tray clearance before delivery — full-height cabinets on dollies routinely lose an inch or two of real clearance in low-ceiling server rooms.
• The 403.84 lb packaged shipping weight requires a liftgate delivery and a two-person uncrating crew; plan the receiving logistics before the truck arrives or you'll be improvising with a pallet jack in a loading dock.

This enclosure is best deployed in purpose-built data center rows or large security operations centers where 48U density, cable-management depth, and long equipment lifecycle are the design requirements — not in branch-office closets where a 12U wall-mount would serve better.