APC by Schneider Electric ACCS1005 Rack Air Containment Front Assembly
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric ACCS1005 is a front assembly component for rack air containment systems, designed to seal the cold aisle and prevent hot/cold air mixing in high-density data center and server room deployments. At 191.1 cm (75.24 in) in span and 21.64 kg (47.71 lb), this is a substantial structural assembly intended for row-level containment configurations — not a single-rack panel. If your facility is bleeding cooling efficiency because warm exhaust air recirculates into equipment intakes, a properly deployed containment front assembly directly addresses that at the infrastructure level, reducing cooling overhead and protecting equipment from thermal excursion. For data center infrastructure projects where PUE targets matter, front containment is one of the highest-ROI physical interventions available.
Key Features
- Row-Scale Coverage at 191.1 cm (75.24 in): This span accommodates a full row-length cold aisle front, sealing the air pathway at the intake side so conditioned air is directed into equipment rather than lost to the room. Properly sealed aisles can reduce cooling energy consumption significantly in high-density environments.
- 47.71 lb (21.64 kg) Structural Assembly: The weight reflects a rigid, commercial-grade frame — not a soft-curtain workaround. A solid front assembly maintains its seal geometry under positive/negative pressure differentials common in raised-floor or overhead-supply cooling environments.
- Black Finish: Matches standard APC NetShelter and most third-party rack enclosure aesthetics, so the containment row presents as a unified installation rather than mismatched components — relevant in customer-facing or co-location environments where appearance is part of the SLA.
- Packaged for Safe Transport at 65.74 lb (29.82 kg) Ship Weight: The packaging adds roughly 18 lb of protective material around the assembly, and the package footprint (80 in × 20 in × 5.98 in) is sized for pallet delivery — plan receiving dock access accordingly when scheduling installation.
Integration and Compatibility
The ACCS1005 is part of the APC by Schneider Electric rack containment line. Front containment assemblies are typically paired with end-of-row panels, overhead or floor-level blanking, and rear containment components to complete an aisle isolation system. Before ordering, verify row length and rack alignment against APC's containment configurator — this assembly's 191.1 cm span must match the physical cold aisle length in your installation. Pair with compatible data center cooling infrastructure and ensure your network rack enclosures are aligned to manufacturer spacing tolerances. Consult APC's containment planning resources or a pre-sales engineering contact to confirm the correct component mix for your specific row configuration before procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the span of the ACCS1005 front assembly?
A: The ACCS1005 spans 191.1 cm (75.24 in), making it suitable for row-level cold aisle containment deployments.
Q: How much does the ACCS1005 weigh, and what are the shipping package dimensions?
A: The unit weighs 47.71 lb (21.64 kg). The shipping package weighs 65.74 lb (29.82 kg) and measures 80 in × 20 in × 5.98 in — plan for pallet or freight delivery.
Q: Is the ACCS1005 compatible with third-party racks?
A: The ACCS1005 is designed for APC containment systems. Compatibility with third-party rack enclosures depends on row alignment and spacing. Verify your rack configuration against APC containment system requirements before ordering.
Q: What color is the ACCS1005?
A: Black, consistent with standard APC NetShelter rack aesthetics.
The ACCS1005 is a row-scale front containment assembly, and its 75.24-inch span tells you exactly what kind of project this fits: a full cold-aisle containment row, not a single-cabinet patch. If you're speccing this as a standalone piece without mapping your aisle length and end-of-row closures first, you'll have gaps that defeat the containment entirely.
Technical Highlights:
- 191.1 cm Assembly Span: Covers a full data center row front — at 47.71 lb, this is a rigid structural component, not a soft barrier. Rigid frames hold seal integrity under the pressure differentials that raised-floor cooling systems generate.
- 29.82 kg Ship Weight vs. 21.64 kg Unit Weight: The 8+ kg packaging delta signals fragile frame construction — unpack carefully on-site and inspect before installation. Freight damage to containment framing is common and not always obvious until you attempt assembly.
- Black Finish: Matches APC NetShelter enclosures directly. In co-lo and enterprise machine rooms where aesthetics appear in facility audits, unified appearance across containment and rack hardware matters operationally.
Deployment Considerations:
- The 80 in × 20 in package footprint requires a standard freight dock — verify receiving access before scheduling delivery, particularly in older facilities with narrow loading corridors.
- Evidence for this SKU is limited to physical dimensions and packaging; confirm full system compatibility (end-of-row panels, overhead blanking, floor grommets) directly with APC containment configuration resources before finalizing the bill of materials.
The ACCS1005 is the right call for enterprise co-location builds and high-density server rooms where a full cold-aisle containment row is being commissioned from scratch — not a retrofit patch for a single rack.
