Vertiv SC129142 Side Cable Access Runway Enclosure
Overview
The Vertiv SC129142 is a side cable access runway (CAR) enclosure measuring 91 inches tall, 12 inches wide, and 42 inches deep, designed to pair with Vertiv's ES-series open-frame and enclosed rack systems. Where dense cabling runs alongside active rack equipment — server rows, network closets, and data center aisles — a dedicated side CAR keeps structured cabling organized, protected, and accessible without cluttering the equipment bays inside your primary rack. The SC129142 gives integrators a clean vertical pathway for power, fiber, and copper runs that need to travel the full height of a 91-inch cabinet without competing for space with patch panels, switches, or PDUs.
If you are already working within the Vertiv rack infrastructure line, the SC129142 slots directly into that ecosystem, matching the ES family's form factor and attachment points. It belongs to a broader matrix of side CAR options that share the same footprint logic — differing in height (79, 84, or 91 inches) and depth (42 or 48 inches) — so specifying the right unit comes down to matching your existing rack height and ensuring the depth aligns with your row layout.
Key Features
- 91-inch full-height profile: At 91 inches, the SC129142 matches the tallest ES-family cabinets in the Vertiv lineup. That height alignment means cable runs enter and exit at the correct elevation without creating slack loops or forced bends — both of which shorten fiber and copper lifespans in high-vibration or high-traffic environments.
- 12-inch width: The 12-inch-wide body provides a dedicated cable corridor that is wide enough to accommodate multiple bundled runs side-by-side, while keeping the overall row footprint compact. In data center infrastructure deployments where every inch of raised floor space is allocated, this slim profile matters.
- 42-inch depth: Matching the 42-inch depth variant ensures alignment with 42-inch ES racks (SC129142, SC69142, SCP9142 all share this depth). If your existing cabinets are 48-inch deep, you need the SC129148 series instead — mismatched depths create offset seams that defeat the cable management purpose.
- ES-family compatibility: The SC129142 is specified as
