APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX Roof Brush Strip - AR7714

APC by Schneider Electric AR7714 NetShelter SX Roof Brush Strip

Overview

The AR7714 is a roof and side panel brush strip designed for APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX open frame and enclosed rack enclosures. Its purpose is straightforward: seal the cable entry opening at the top of the enclosure so conditioned air stays inside the cabinet and loose cables stay managed at the point of entry. If you have a NetShelter SX with an open roof knockout and cables running through it uncontrolled, this is the component that closes that gap — literally and functionally.

The brush strip ships in black to match standard NetShelter SX aesthetics. At 2.6 inches, it is sized to fit the roof panel cutouts on compatible NetShelter SX frames without modification. The flexible bristle design allows cables of varying diameters to pass through while maintaining a continuous barrier against airflow bypass — a common cause of hotspot formation in densely populated cabinets.

Key Features

• Roof and Side Panel Compatibility: Designed specifically for APC NetShelter SX enclosures, this strip installs at the roof or side panel cable entry point — no cutting, no adapters required for compatible models. Verify your enclosure model against APC's compatibility list before ordering.
• Brush-Style Seal: Flexible bristles conform around cables of different gauges and bundle sizes, maintaining a reasonably airtight seal even as cable counts change. This matters in hot-aisle/cold-aisle environments where even a small unsealed gap can redirect significant airflow away from IT equipment.
• Black Finish: Matches the standard NetShelter SX color scheme — relevant if cabinet aesthetics matter in customer-facing data center or network closet deployments.
• ECCN EAR99 Classification: No export license required for most destinations, which simplifies procurement for international projects or government contracts where export compliance paperwork adds lead time.

Integration and Compatibility

The AR7714 is intended for APC NetShelter SX rack enclosure accessories. Before purchasing, confirm the specific NetShelter SX model in your installation — APC produces brush strips sized for different roof panel configurations, and ordering the wrong width means the strip will not seat flush or seal correctly. Cross-reference the AR7714 against your enclosure's documentation or APC's online selector tool. This component does not apply to NetShelter VX, CX, or third-party enclosures.

For larger data center infrastructure deployments where multiple cabinets require cable management, it is worth ordering spares — brush strips wear over time as cables are added or rerouted, and having a replacement on hand avoids a service call for a minor component.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What enclosure is the AR7714 compatible with?

A: The AR7714 is designed for APC NetShelter SX enclosures. Verify compatibility with your specific NetShelter SX model using APC's product documentation before ordering — brush strip sizing varies across the SX lineup.

Q: What color is the AR7714?

A: Black, matching the standard APC NetShelter SX cabinet finish.

Q: What is the dimension of the AR7714?

A: The AR7714 measures 2.6 inches — sized for the roof or side panel cable entry cutout on compatible NetShelter SX models.

Q: Does the AR7714 require any tools to install?

A: Installation details are not specified in available evidence. Refer to APC's installation guide for the AR7714 for exact instructions.

Q: What is the ECCN classification for the AR7714?

A: The AR7714 is classified EAR99, meaning no export license is required for most destinations.

Marty Allison

The AR7714 is the kind of component that gets overlooked until airflow problems appear in a densely cabled NetShelter SX cabinet. Its 2.6-inch brush strip format is specifically dimensioned for the SX roof panel — not a universal fit, not a field-modified solution. If you are sealing cable entry points to support a hot-aisle containment strategy, the AR7714 is the correct OEM part for this enclosure family.

Technical Highlights:

• Brush-Seal Design: Flexible bristles allow cables of varying diameters to pass through while maintaining the barrier — you do not need to remove the strip to reroute or add cables, which matters in live production environments.
• Black Finish: Matches the NetShelter SX color scheme — a detail that matters in co-lo and client-visible data center environments where cabinet aesthetics are part of the presentation.
• EAR99 Export Classification: No export licensing overhead for international deployments or government procurement processes where export control documentation adds lead time and administrative cost.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your exact NetShelter SX model before ordering — APC produces multiple brush strip SKUs for different roof panel cutout configurations, and an incorrect fit will leave gaps that defeat the airflow management purpose entirely.
• In high cable-density installations, plan for periodic brush strip replacement — bristles compress and wear over time as cables are added and rerouted, reducing seal effectiveness.

The AR7714 is the right call for any NetShelter SX deployment running a structured cable management and airflow containment strategy — particularly in co-location, enterprise data centers, or managed service environments where unsealed cabinet penetrations translate directly into cooling inefficiency and potential hotspot events.