APC by Schneider Electric AR3307X674 NetShelter SX 52U Freestanding Rack Enclosure
Overview
The AR3307X674 is the APC NetShelter SX 52U freestanding enclosure in a 600mm-wide by 1200mm-deep footprint — the workhorse rack format for data center rows, server rooms, and large-scale physical security infrastructure where you need to house NVRs, switches, patch panels, and UPS units in a single standardized frame. At 2436mm tall with a 19-inch (48.3cm) EIA-standard mounting rail width, it accepts virtually any off-the-shelf 1U–52U rackmount equipment without adapter plates or custom brackets. The black steel construction integrates cleanly into mixed-vendor environments and modern equipment rooms alike. Sides are included, making this a closed enclosure configuration out of the box.
Key Features
- 52U of usable rack space: At 2436mm height, this enclosure provides enough vertical capacity to consolidate an entire site's active network, storage, and physical security gear — NVRs, PoE switches, patch panels, KVM, and UPS — into one frame rather than spreading load across multiple half-height racks.
- 600mm width: The 600mm-wide form factor is the standard data center column width. It fits standard aisle layouts without requiring wider footprint allowances, and leaves adequate side clearance for cable trays and airflow management in tighter equipment rooms.
- 1200mm depth: A 1200mm-deep chassis comfortably accommodates full-depth servers, high-density patch panels with rear terminations, and oversized UPS units — eliminating the cable-management compromises that come with shallower 900mm or 1000mm racks.
- Steel construction with sides included: The enclosed steel frame provides structural rigidity for heavy equipment loads and supports physical access control — side panels restrict lateral access to mounted hardware, relevant for compliance environments where equipment tamper-evidence matters.
- 19-inch EIA-standard rail spacing: Universal 19-inch (48.3cm) mounting rails mean every standard rackmount device — regardless of brand — mounts without adapters. This is the format every switch, NVR, and server manufacturer designs to.
- Freestanding design: No wall anchoring or overhead bracing required for basic installation. The freestanding form factor allows repositioning during infrastructure changes without structural rework, though seismic bracing should be added per local building codes for tall enclosures in applicable regions.
Integration and Compatibility
The AR3307X674 follows the APC by Schneider Electric rack and power infrastructure ecosystem conventions, making it a natural pairing for APC's own power distribution units (PDUs), uninterruptible power supplies, and cable management accessories. As a member of the NetShelter SX enclosure family, it shares compatible accessory rails, blanking panels, side-panel options, and airflow blanking systems with the broader NetShelter line. The 1200mm depth accommodates rear-mounted PoE switches and network video recorders simultaneously, which matters on physical security deployments where NVR and network layers often share the same rack. For integrators building out a complete rack infrastructure, the SX form factor is one of the most widely supported in the accessory market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many rack units does the AR3307X674 provide?
A: The AR3307X674 is a 52U enclosure, standing 2436mm tall. This provides 52 rack units of usable mounting space for rackmount equipment.
Q: Does the AR3307X674 come with side panels included?
A: Yes. The product name specifies
