APC by Schneider Electric Netshelter SX3K 48U 600MM W X 1200MM D Enclosure with Sides - AR9307SP

APC by Schneider Electric AR9307SP NetShelter SX3K 48U Freestanding Rack Enclosure

Overview

The APC by Schneider Electric AR9307SP is a 48U, 600mm-wide by 1,200mm-deep freestanding server rack enclosure built to the NetShelter SX3K specification — APC's heavy-duty commercial-grade chassis line engineered for high-density compute, networking, and physical security infrastructure deployments. It ships with shock packaging rated to 3,500 lbs, making it suitable for data center builds, enterprise wiring closets, and security operations centers where equipment arrives pre-racked and must survive freight transit intact. Sides are included in the box, the enclosure is finished in black, and the overall footprint is sized for standard 19-inch EIA-310E mounting rails from top to bottom of the 48U bay.

If you are speccing racks for a new build or refresh and need a deep enclosure that handles dense cabling runs behind 1RU switch rows or large NVR chassis — the 1,200mm depth is the spec to look at here. Many 1U and 2U servers and network appliances ship with rear cable management that requires 1,000mm or more of clearance behind the mounting rails; the AR9307SP provides that without compromise.

Key Features

• 48U Usable Bay Depth: 48U of vertical rack space accommodates full builds — a 48-port core switch (1U), a 16-channel NVR stack (4U), patch panels (2U), and 40+ 1U compute or storage nodes without a second enclosure. Reduces footprint vs. deploying two 24U half-racks side by side.
• 1,923 kg Static Weight Capacity: At 1,923.23 kg (approximately 4,240 lbs) maximum static load, the AR9307SP handles the heaviest 48U builds in practice — dense UPS modules, storage arrays, and GPU compute nodes — without approaching the structural limit. The rolling (dynamic) capacity is 1,587.57 kg (approximately 3,500 lbs), which governs how much you can safely move pre-loaded on casters.
• 1,200mm Depth for Dense Cabling: The 1,200mm depth (roughly 47 inches front to back) provides cable management clearance behind high-port-count switches and dual-PSU servers. At 600mm wide, it meets the standard 19-inch EIA frame width while leaving room for side-mounted vertical cable managers in multi-rack rows.
• Mesh Front and Rear Doors: Perforated mesh construction on both front and rear doors maximizes airflow without forced containment modification. Mesh doors are the correct choice when you are relying on room-level CRAC cooling rather than in-row cooling — they impose minimal static pressure restriction on hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts. The front door is key-locked for physical access control.
• Blind Side Panels Included: Side panels ship with the enclosure (included, not sold separately). Blind panels close off the enclosure sides, preventing bypass airflow from the cold aisle to the hot aisle at the ends of a row. No additional spend required for a fully sealed enclosure.
• Adjustable Feet and Caster Wheels: Both adjustable leveling feet and caster wheels are fitted. During installation, roll the loaded rack into position on casters, then lower the leveling feet to transfer the load off the wheels and onto the floor — correct procedure for any static installation. Do not leave production racks sitting on casters long-term on raised floors.
• UL 2416, UL 60950-1, and EIA-310E Certified: UL 2416 covers the rack enclosure itself (structural and safety). UL 60950-1 is the legacy IT equipment safety standard relevant for enclosures housing AC-powered equipment. EIA-310E governs the 19-inch (48.3 cm) mounting rail standard — equipment specced to EIA-310E mounts without adapter brackets. All three certifications matter in enterprise procurement and AHJ inspections.
• Black Finish, Professional Enclosure Aesthetics: Standard black finish integrates with existing NetShelter and third-party rack rows without a color mismatch. Not a cosmetic-only point — black enclosures typically have better emissivity characteristics for radiant heat dissipation vs. raw metal finishes.

Integration and Compatibility

The APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX3K line is designed around the EIA-310E 19-inch mounting standard, which means any compliant 1U through 48U rackmount device — network video recorders, managed PoE switches, patch panels, UPS modules, or compute nodes — mounts directly to the pre-installed adjustable rails without modification. The 600mm width and 1,200mm depth match the SX standard chassis family, so rack enclosure accessories designed for the SX series (blanking panels, cable managers, PDU mounts, roof fans) integrate without custom fabrication. For physical security applications specifically, the AR9307SP is well-suited to housing high-channel NVR stacks alongside their associated PoE switch infrastructure in a single locked enclosure — consult a rack accessories selector for PDU and cable management pairings. The 2,258mm height fits standard raised-floor and slab data center environments with 2,400mm or taller ceilings, but verify overhead clearance before speccing in low-ceiling IDF closets. For builds requiring a structured rack and enclosure solution with shock-rated delivery, the 3,500 lb shock packaging rating on the AR9307SP means the enclosure — and any pre-installed equipment — is protected against typical freight handling impacts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum static weight capacity of the AR9307SP?

A: The AR9307SP has a maximum static weight capacity of 1,923.23 kg (approximately 4,240 lbs). The maximum rolling/dynamic capacity — for moving the loaded rack on its casters — is 1,587.57 kg (approximately 3,500 lbs). Always transfer load to the leveling feet once the rack is in its final position.

Q: Does the AR9307SP include side panels, or are they sold separately?

A: Side panels are included with the AR9307SP. The panels are blind (solid) style, which closes off the enclosure sides to prevent airflow bypass in hot-aisle/cold-aisle layouts. No separate panel purchase is needed.

Q: What certifications does the AR9307SP carry?

A: The AR9307SP is certified to UL 2416 (rack enclosure structural/safety), UL 60950-1 (IT equipment safety standard), and EIA-310E (19-inch mounting rail standard). These certifications are relevant for enterprise procurement requirements and AHJ inspections.

Q: Will standard 19-inch rackmount equipment fit in the AR9307SP?

A: Yes. The AR9307SP complies with EIA-310E, the 19-inch (48.3 cm) rack standard. Any compliant 1U–48U rackmount device — NVRs, switches, patch panels, UPS modules — mounts directly to the adjustable rails without adapter brackets.

Q: Is the AR9307SP suitable for pre-loaded freight shipping?

A: The AR9307SP ships with 3,500 lb shock packaging designed to protect the enclosure and any pre-installed equipment during freight transit. This is a distinguishing feature of the SX3K line vs. standard SX enclosures and is the primary reason to specify this model when deploying pre-racked systems via common carrier.

Q: What is the exact footprint and height of the AR9307SP?

A: Width 600mm, depth 1,200mm, height 2,258mm. Verify ceiling and floor tile clearance before installation — the 2,258mm height requires at minimum a 2,400mm ceiling in IDF/MDF rooms to allow for overhead cable management egress.

James Everett

The AR9307SP is the enclosure I specify when a client needs to pre-rack equipment at a staging facility, load-test it, and then ship it to a remote site via common carrier without pulling everything back out first. The 3,500 lb shock packaging on the SX3K line is the functional differentiator — standard enclosures are not rated for loaded freight transit, and the cost of re-racking and re-cabling at a remote site more than justifies the price premium on this model.

Technical Highlights:

• 1,923 kg Static Capacity: At 1,923.23 kg maximum static load, this enclosure handles the heaviest production builds without approaching the structural limit — dense UPS arrays, storage JBODs, and multi-GPU nodes included.
• 1,200mm Depth: The 1,200mm usable depth accommodates dual-PSU servers and high-density cable management trays simultaneously — a constraint that trips up shallower 900mm or 1,000mm chassis in hot rack builds.
• EIA-310E + UL 2416 Certification: Both certifications matter for enterprise-class deployments: EIA-310E ensures zero-modification mounting for all compliant hardware; UL 2416 satisfies the structural safety review most facility managers require before signing off on a rack installation.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2,258mm height is taller than many IDF closets are built to accommodate comfortably — measure ceiling height and overhead conduit clearance before committing. A 2,400mm clear ceiling is a practical minimum.
• The rolling capacity (1,587.57 kg) is lower than the static capacity — do not move the rack fully loaded on casters over long distances or across uneven raised-floor tiles. Stage the move in sections if the total load approaches 1,500 kg.

Best fit: enterprise data centers, security operations centers, and physical security head-end rooms where equipment is staged off-site and delivered pre-racked — the shock packaging on the AR9307SP makes that workflow practical where a standard enclosure cannot.