Vertiv SC68448 Side CAR Panel for 84-Inch ES Enclosures
Overview
The Vertiv SC68448 is a Side CAR (Cable Access Routing) panel measuring 84 inches high by 6 inches wide by 48 inches deep, designed to integrate directly with Vertiv's ES-series enclosures at the same height and depth profile. If you're managing cable pathways alongside a full-height 84-inch ES rack, this side panel keeps horizontal and vertical cable runs organized, protected, and accessible without breaking into the primary enclosure space. For data center integrators and IT infrastructure teams building out Vertiv cabinet and enclosure systems, the SC68448 provides a structurally matched side channel that eliminates improvised cable management workarounds.
Key Features
- 84-Inch Height Match: At 84 inches tall, the SC68448 aligns flush with compatible 84-inch ES enclosures — no height gaps, no mismatched panels that create snag points for cable bundles.
- 48-Inch Depth Profile: The 48-inch depth matches the deeper ES enclosure variants (SC128448, SC68448, SCP8448), so the side CAR extends the full depth of the cabinet without protruding or leaving exposed cable runs at the rear.
- 6-Inch Width Dedicated Channel: Six inches of dedicated width provides a usable cable routing lane for structured cabling, fiber, or power runs — enough clearance for bundled Cat6A or multi-fiber trunks running full cabinet height.
- Broad ES Family Compatibility: The SC68448 is verified compatible across SC6, SC12, and SCP enclosure families in both 48-inch and 42-inch depths at 79-inch, 84-inch, and 91-inch heights — meaning one side CAR model covers most standard ES deployments in your fleet. Lateral cable management accessories (LRB-12, LRB-12A1, LRB-12A2, LRB-24, LRB-24A1, LRB-24A2) are also compatible across all ES sizes.
Integration and Compatibility
The SC68448 is confirmed compatible with the following 84-inch ES enclosure models: SC128448, SC68448, and SCP8448 (all 84″H × 48″D). It also pairs with the 84-inch 42-inch-depth variants SC128442, SC68442, and SCP8442. For installations using the full Vertiv network cabinet and enclosure lineup, the same LRB-series lateral routing bars (LRB-12, LRB-12A1, LRB-12A2, LRB-24, LRB-24A1, LRB-24A2) are compatible across all ES sizes, allowing consistent accessory sourcing across mixed-height deployments. If your row uses 91-inch or 79-inch ES enclosures, note that those heights require their own corresponding side CAR models — the SC68448 is specific to the 84-inch height family.
Integrators planning dense cabling environments should review the data center infrastructure accessories category for complementary cable management components. For structured cabling planning guidance, the structured cabling section covers patch panels, fiber assemblies, and cable management accessories that pair with ES enclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Vertiv ES enclosures is the SC68448 compatible with?
A: The SC68448 is compatible with 84-inch-high ES enclosures in both 48-inch and 42-inch depths: SC128448, SC68448, SCP8448 (48"D) and SC128442, SC68442, SCP8442 (42"D).
Q: Will the SC68448 work with 91-inch or 79-inch ES enclosures?
A: No. The SC68448 is sized specifically for 84-inch-high ES enclosures. Vertiv offers separate side CAR models for the 91-inch and 79-inch ES enclosure heights.
Q: What are the exact dimensions of the SC68448?
A: The SC68448 measures 84 inches high, 6 inches wide, and 48 inches deep.
Q: Are the LRB-series lateral routing bars compatible with the SC68448?
A: Yes. LRB-12, LRB-12A1, LRB-12A2, LRB-24, LRB-24A1, and LRB-24A2 are all listed as compatible across all ES sizes, including enclosures that pair with the SC68448.
Q: Can the SC68448 be used with 42-inch-deep ES enclosures?
A: Yes. Despite the SC68448's 48-inch depth, Vertiv lists it as compatible with 42-inch-depth ES enclosures (SC128442, SC68442, SCP8442) in the 84-inch height family.
The SC68448 is a purpose-built side cable access routing panel — 84 inches tall, 6 inches wide, 48 inches deep — that fills one specific gap in Vertiv ES enclosure rows: a dedicated, full-height lateral cable channel that matches the cabinet's exact footprint. If you're building out a row of 84-inch ES cabinets and trying to manage inter-cabinet cabling without zip-tie bundles draped over the tops, this is the part that closes that gap cleanly.
Technical Highlights:
- 84-Inch Height Alignment: Matches the full height of the SC6/SC12/SCP 84-inch ES enclosure family — no partial-height gaps that expose cable bundles between the top of the CAR and the ceiling of the cabinet row.
- 48-Inch Depth Channel: At 48 inches deep, the SC68448 runs the full depth of the deepest ES variants in this height class, keeping rear cable egress as clean as the front.
- LRB-Series Accessory Compatibility: All six LRB lateral routing bar variants (LRB-12, LRB-12A1, LRB-12A2, LRB-24, LRB-24A1, LRB-24A2) are listed as compatible across all ES sizes — useful when standardizing accessory procurement across a mixed-height row.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your ES enclosure is in the 84-inch height family before ordering — the SC68448 does not fit 91-inch or 79-inch ES variants; those require their own corresponding side CAR models.
- The 6-inch width is a dedicated routing lane, not additional rack unit space — plan your cable bundle diameters accordingly if you're routing dense fiber trunks or high-count Cat6A bundles through a single side channel.
The SC68448 is the right call for enterprise data center rows built on Vertiv 84-inch ES enclosures where inter-cabinet cable management needs to match the cabinet's structural profile — particularly in colocation and network enclosure environments where cable presentation and airflow management are held to strict standards.
