APC by Schneider Electric AR100HD 13U Wall-Mount Vented Rack Enclosure

Overview

The AR100HD is a 13U wall-mount rack enclosure from APC by Schneider Electric, built for on-wall equipment deployments where floor space is unavailable or impractical — think IDF closets, security head-end rooms, and small equipment rooms that don't justify a full floor-standing cabinet. At 200 lb (90.7 kg) static load capacity, it handles a credible stack of network switches, patch panels, or NVRs without the structure concerns that plague lighter-duty wall enclosures. The 19-inch EIA-310E-compliant mounting rails and 13U of usable rack space accommodate standard 1U and 2U gear without adapters. The vented door promotes passive airflow, which matters when you're running active equipment in a sealed room with no dedicated HVAC return.

Compatibility

The AR100HD accepts any standard 19-inch rackmount equipment up to 19.0 inches (482.6 mm) mounting depth — this is the hard constraint to check against your deepest unit before ordering. Compatible equipment categories include 1U–2U network switches, patch panels, NVRs, UPS units, and access control panels that conform to EIA-310E rail spacing. The 13-gauge rear door and 16-gauge front door and rails are built to APC's commercial-grade construction — compatible with APC's own rack accessories including blanking panels, cable management rings, and PDUs designed for 19-inch rail systems. Verify the combined weight of your fully loaded configuration stays under the 200 lb static limit, and confirm your wall structure (stud spacing, substrate type) supports that load before installation.

Installation Notes

Maximum mounting depth is 19.0 in (482.6 mm) — measure your deepest unit including cable bend radius before finalizing placement. The enclosure ships with a wall-mounting template to mark anchor points accurately. Steel construction gauge: 16 gauge EIA rails, 16 gauge front door, 13 gauge rear door, 18 gauge roof and side panels — not a lightweight unit at 94.2 lb (42.73 kg) unloaded, so two-person installation is the practical minimum. Overall enclosure dimensions are 26.1 inches (663 mm) in height; plan clearance above and below for cable routing and door swing.