Middle Atlantic Side Panel - Side Panels ARE Removable and Keylocking. Side Panels - BSPN-38-32

Middle Atlantic BSPN-38-32 38U Keylocking Side Panel for BGR Series Racks

Overview

The Middle Atlantic BSPN-38-32 is a locking steel side panel designed specifically for 38U BGR series open-frame racks at 32-inch depth. If you're building a secured AV or security equipment enclosure and need physical access control beyond just the front door, this panel closes that gap — the keylocking mechanism means unauthorized hands stay out of the sides of the rack without requiring a separate locking cabinet. The BSPN-38-32 (often searched as BSPN 38 32) ships as a single panel, so order in pairs when you need both sides covered.

Key Features

• Keylocking Side Access: The panel locks in place, restricting lateral access to rack-mounted equipment. For security operations centers, server closets, or any deployment where equipment tampering is a concern, a keyed side panel is a meaningful physical security layer that a plain cover doesn't provide.
• Removable Design: Panels can be removed when you need full side access during installation, cable management runs, or equipment swaps — then locked back in place once work is done. You're not choosing between security and serviceability.
• Handles Included: Integrated handles on the panel simplify removal and reinstallation, which matters when you're managing a dense 38U rack and don't want to fumble with an unwieldy 70-inch steel panel in a tight equipment room.
• 38U / 32-Inch Depth Configuration: At 70.41 inches tall (178.8 cm) and 32 inches deep (81.3 cm), this panel is matched to full-height 38U BGR racks with 32-inch depth. Depth-to-rack pairing is critical — a panel cut for a 24-inch rack won't align or seal correctly on a 32-inch frame, so confirm your rack depth before ordering.
• BGR Series Compatibility: Purpose-built for the Middle Atlantic BGR rack family. If you're already running BGR racks in your equipment room, this panel integrates without adapter hardware or field modification — it drops into the existing rail and latch points.
• Commercial-Grade Construction: At 60 lbs shipping weight, this is a heavy-gauge steel panel, not a thin sheet-metal afterthought. That mass translates to structural rigidity — the panel won't flex or rattle once locked, which is relevant in mobile or vibration-prone environments like broadcast trucks or stadium equipment rooms.
• Single-Unit Packaging: Ships as one panel per package (Package Count: 1). Plan your order quantity based on whether you need one side covered (cable entry, wall-adjacent) or both sides enclosed.

Integration & Compatibility

The BSPN-38-32 is engineered for the Middle Atlantic BGR rack series at the 38U, 32-inch depth configuration. It is not a universal panel — physical fitment requires matching rack unit count and depth exactly to the BGR frame dimensions. If your rack is a different depth (24-inch or 36-inch versions exist in the BGR line) or a different RU count, you'll need the corresponding BSPN variant. For integrators building out NVR and server enclosures or structured rack systems in security operations environments, pairing this panel with matching front and rear doors from the BGR accessory line gives you a fully enclosed, keyed cabinet without the cost of a purpose-built locking enclosure. See the rack accessories category for compatible doors, blanks, and cable management options. If you're evaluating enclosure depth against your PoE switch or NVR stack, confirm equipment depth clearance before specifying 32-inch panels — some high-density 1U switches and storage units run 28–30 inches, which is fine, but factor in rear cable bend radius.

What's in the Box

• 1x Middle Atlantic BSPN-38-32 keylocking side panel with integrated handles

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack series is the BSPN-38-32 compatible with?

A: The BSPN-38-32 is designed specifically for the Middle Atlantic BGR series rack at the 38U, 32-inch depth configuration. It is not a universal panel and will not fit BGR racks of different depths or other Middle Atlantic rack families without verification.

Q: Does the BSPN-38-32 come as a pair or a single panel?

A: It ships as a single panel (Package Count: 1). If you need both sides of your rack enclosed, order two units.

Q: How does the keylocking mechanism work on the BSPN-38-32?

A: The panel is removable and locks into the BGR rack frame using a key-operated latch. This restricts unauthorized side access to rack-mounted equipment while allowing authorized personnel to remove the panel when servicing the rack.

Q: What is the shipping weight of the BSPN-38-32?

A: The BSPN-38-32 has a shipping weight of 60 lbs (27.2 kg), consistent with heavy-gauge commercial steel construction for a full 38U, 70.41-inch tall panel.

Q: Can the BSPN-38-32 be used on either the left or right side of the rack?

A: The product evidence does not specify handedness. Contact a pre-sales specialist to confirm left/right orientation compatibility for your specific BGR rack configuration before ordering.