Middle Atlantic 5510 NM 5500 End Cap - Ivory

Overview

The Middle Atlantic 5510 is an end cap panel built for the NM 5500 series rack enclosure line, finished in Ivory to match light-colored equipment rooms, classrooms, and commercial interiors where a bare rack frame edge would stand out. It closes off the open side panel of an NM 5500 run, giving the installation a finished look and covering the structural frame edge from accidental contact. On a TAA-compliant NM 5500 build, the 5510 lets integrators standardize the finish across every exposed edge instead of leaving mismatched or unfinished panel surfaces visible to end users walking past the rack.

Key Features

• Ivory finish: matches the NM 5500 series' light color options, so the end cap doesn't stand out as an obvious add-on in classrooms, offices, and other spaces where the rack is visible rather than hidden in a closet.
• Purpose-built for the NM 5500 platform: the 5510 is sized and shaped specifically for NM 5500 enclosures, not a universal panel — that means clean seams and correct hole alignment instead of a generic filler panel that never quite lines up.
• TAA compliant: relevant for integrators bidding government, education, or other public-sector jobs where Trade Agreements Act sourcing rules apply to the whole equipment list, rack accessories included.
• Finished-edge safety and aesthetics: covering the open side of the enclosure protects installers and end users from a sharp raw frame edge and gives the rack a retail-finished appearance instead of an exposed skeleton look.

Integration & Compatibility

The 5510 is designed to mount to the NM 5500 series enclosure — verify your specific NM 5500 configuration and frame width before ordering, since end caps in modular rack systems are typically matched to a specific enclosure family rather than interchangeable across a manufacturer's full Middle Atlantic catalog. If you're speccing a new rack run, pair the 5510 with the rest of the NM enclosure's accessory set — side panels, top and bottom covers, and cable management — to keep the finish consistent end to end. For broader planning on how enclosure accessories fit into a full rack build, a rack mounting and enclosure planning guide is a useful reference before finalizing a parts list. If this rack is housing network switches or PoE gear, check it against the network switches category to confirm clearance and airflow needs before the enclosure ships. Integrators managing multiple enclosures on one job often standardize the finish color across every accessory — end caps, blanking panels, and cable pass-throughs — to avoid a mismatched punch list at final walkthrough. For sites running surveillance or IT infrastructure racks side by side, browse the broader rack enclosures category to see compatible NM series components before placing the order.

What's in the Box

1x Middle Atlantic 5510 Ivory end cap panel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the 5510 TAA compliant?

A: Yes, the 5510 is TAA compliant, which is relevant for government and public-sector procurement.

Q: What color is the 5510 end cap?

A: The 5510 ships in Ivory to match the NM 5500 series' light finish options.

Q: Does the 5510 fit any Middle Atlantic rack?

A: The 5510 is built for the NM 5500 series enclosure specifically — confirm your enclosure model before ordering.

Q: What does the 5510 end cap do?

A: It covers the open side panel of an NM 5500 enclosure, finishing the exposed frame edge for a cleaner appearance and safer edge coverage.

Marty Allison

The 5510 is a small line item that gets overlooked until a punch-list walkthrough flags a bare rack edge. It's the Ivory end cap for the NM 5500 series, and on TAA-restricted bids it's one less accessory to substitute out.

Technical Highlights:

• Ivory finish: matches NM 5500's light color family instead of leaving a mismatched black panel on a light-colored enclosure run.
• NM 5500-specific fit: built to that enclosure's frame dimensions, so it seats flush instead of gapping like a universal filler panel would.
• TAA compliance: keeps the 5510 usable on government and education bids where every line item on the BOM has to clear sourcing review.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm the exact NM 5500 enclosure configuration on the job before ordering — end caps in modular rack lines are matched to frame family, not universal.
• Order end caps alongside the rest of the enclosure's Ivory-finish accessories up front; back-ordering a single mismatched panel after the rack is already installed is a common punch-list delay.

Right fit for a school, healthcare office, or open-plan commercial space running an NM 5500 rack in Ivory where the enclosure is visible to staff or visitors and a finished, TAA-compliant BOM matters for the bid.