APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX Colocation 20U 600MM Wide Perforated Curved Door - AR7003

APC by Schneider Electric AR7003 NetShelter SX 20U 600mm Perforated Curved Colocation Door

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR7003 is a replacement or supplemental perforated curved front door designed for NetShelter SX colocation enclosures in 20U, 600mm-wide configurations. At 46mm deep and 952mm tall, this door fits the standard NetShelter SX footprint and is purpose-built for shared colocation environments where multiple tenants or equipment owners occupy the same rack row — and where individual locking access per cabinet segment is operationally required.

Colocation deployments have a distinct set of requirements compared to single-tenant server rooms: airflow management matters at the door level because hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment depends on consistent face perforation across all cabinets in a row. The AR7003's perforated curved profile addresses this directly — perforated panels allow cold air to pass through to equipment intake faces without the turbulence or restriction of solid doors, while the curved form factor is characteristic of the APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX line's aesthetic and structural design language.

Weighing 5.59 kg (12.3 lbs), the door is manageable for a single technician during installation or swap, which matters in live colocation environments where minimizing cabinet downtime during maintenance is a real operational constraint.

Key Features

• 20U Rack Compatibility: Sized for 20U NetShelter SX enclosures — if your colocation deployment uses half-height cabinets or segmented 20U bays within a larger colo cage, this door fits without modification. Ordering the wrong U-height door is a common procurement error in colo builds; confirm your enclosure U-count before ordering.
• 600mm Width: The 600mm-wide form factor is the standard NetShelter SX colocation width. If your enclosure is 750mm wide, this door will not fit — APC offers separate door SKUs for that width. Measure your cabinet before purchasing.
• Perforated Curved Panel Design: Perforation allows airflow through the door face rather than forcing all cooling air in from the sides or top — critical for front-to-back rack enclosure cooling architectures. The curved profile is structural, not decorative, and matches the original NetShelter SX door geometry.
• 46mm Door Depth: At 46mm deep, the door adds minimal protrusion to the cabinet's front footprint — relevant in dense colo rows where aisle width is at a premium and every millimeter of clearance counts for equipment extraction and cable management.
• 952mm Installed Height: The 952mm height corresponds to the external door frame dimension for a 20U NetShelter SX enclosure. This is not the usable rack unit height — it is the physical door panel height, which must clear the cabinet frame when opening in tight aisle configurations.
• Black Finish: Matches standard NetShelter SX black cabinet finish, maintaining a consistent appearance in mixed-age colo deployments where cabinet aesthetics affect rack identification and tenant branding expectations.
• 12.3 lb Weight: Light enough for a single-person swap in a live rack environment. In colocation facilities where tenant SLAs restrict downtime windows, a door replacement that doesn't require a two-person team or a maintenance window is a practical advantage.

Integration and Compatibility

The AR7003 is designed for the NetShelter SX colocation enclosure family from APC by Schneider Electric. It is specifically matched to 20U, 600mm-wide enclosures. If you are deploying or expanding a shared colocation environment and need to replace damaged doors, standardize door configurations across a cage, or add locking front access to an open-frame colocation bay, verify the following before ordering:

• Confirm your NetShelter SX enclosure is the 20U variant (not 24U, 42U, or 45U — all require different door SKUs).
• Confirm cabinet width is 600mm — 750mm-wide enclosures use a different door part number.
• Confirm the enclosure is a colocation model (not a standard single-tenant NetShelter SX) — colocation variants have distinct frame geometry and hinge mounting points that may differ from standard NetShelter SX doors.

For deployments requiring a complete rack power and enclosure solution, the AR7003 pairs with APC's NetShelter SX colocation enclosure family and associated PDUs, cable management accessories, and blanking panels sourced from the same product line.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What enclosure models is the AR7003 compatible with?

A: The AR7003 is designed for APC NetShelter SX colocation enclosures that are 20U in height and 600mm in width. It is not a universal fit — enclosures of different U-heights or 750mm width require separate door part numbers. Confirm your exact enclosure model before ordering.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of the AR7003 door panel?

A: The AR7003 measures 600mm wide x 46mm deep x 952mm tall (WxDxH) and weighs 5.59 kg (12.3 lbs).

Q: Does the AR7003 door include a lock?

A: Lock inclusion is not confirmed in the available product evidence. Colocation enclosures typically support keyed or combination lock cylinders, but verify lock configuration directly with APC documentation for the AR7003 before purchasing if per-tenant locking is a requirement.

Q: Is the AR7003 suitable for hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment deployments?

A: The perforated panel design allows front-to-back airflow through the door face, which is compatible with cold-aisle intake architectures. However, for full hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment with blanking, verify that your containment system design accounts for door perforation patterns. Solid door variants exist in the NetShelter line if your containment design requires them.

Q: What is the shipping weight and package size for the AR7003?

A: The packaged AR7003 ships at 8.82 kg in a carton measuring 1094mm x 708mm x 137mm (LxWxH). Plan accordingly for freight class and receiving dock clearance.

Marty Allison

The AR7003 is a door component, not a cabinet — that distinction matters in procurement. When I see projects spec this part, it's almost always a colocation expansion or a door-damage replacement in an existing 20U NetShelter SX colo cage. The 600mm-wide, 952mm-tall perforated panel is dimensionally specific to that enclosure family, and ordering the wrong door SKU for a 750mm-wide or 42U cabinet is a delay you don't want in a live data center environment.

Technical Highlights:

• 46mm Door Depth: In dense colocation rows where aisle width is constrained, a 46mm door protrusion keeps front clearance manageable — equipment extraction and swing-out door clearance in a 900mm cold aisle are tight enough without an oversized door profile adding to the problem.
• 5.59 kg / 12.3 lbs Weight: Single-technician swap weight. In a colo environment with tenant SLA windows, a door replacement that doesn't require a two-person team is a real operational advantage when you're working in a 1am maintenance window.
• Perforated Panel: Front-face perforation maintains airflow continuity in cold-aisle intake designs. Replacing a damaged door with a solid panel to save time is a common shortcut that creates a hot spot — the perforated design exists for a reason.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify 20U and 600mm before ordering — there is no adjustment range. The AR7003 mounts to a specific NetShelter SX colocation frame geometry; a 750mm-wide or 24U enclosure requires a different APC door SKU entirely.
• Package dimensions are 1094mm x 708mm x 137mm at 8.82 kg shipped — larger than the door itself due to protective packaging. Confirm receiving dock can handle a flat carton of that footprint before scheduling delivery to a colo facility with restricted dock access.

The AR7003 belongs in a spare-parts kit for any facility running multiple 20U NetShelter SX colo cabinets. Physical door damage in shared colocation environments — from equipment moves, tenant turnover, or cart impacts — is common enough that having a replacement on the shelf beats a lead-time delay when a tenant is waiting for their cage to be secured.