Middle Atlantic 5-29-26 Slim 5 Series 29 RU Knockdown Rack Frame
Overview
The Middle Atlantic 5-29-26 is a floor-standing, knockdown rack frame in the Slim 5 Series — built for AV, security, and IT equipment rooms where you need a TAA-compliant, domestically manufactured enclosure that ships flat and assembles on-site. At 29 RU of usable rack space and a 26-inch usable depth, it comfortably handles shallow to mid-depth equipment like NVRs, PoE switches, patch panels, and video management servers without requiring a full-depth cabinet footprint. The knockdown construction means the frame ships in a compact box (53.73 lbs shipping weight) and goes together without specialized tools — a practical advantage when staging equipment in a finished space or when freight access is limited. TAA compliance and US origin (Federal Ops Country of Origin: USA) make it a straightforward choice for government, education, and other public-sector deployments subject to procurement restrictions. This is a frame-only configuration — no doors, side panels, or top cap are included, which keeps weight down (42 lbs product weight) and airflow open. If your install requires an enclosed cabinet, evaluate the corresponding Middle Atlantic enclosure variants in the racks and enclosures category.
Compatibility
The 5-29-26 accepts standard 19-inch EIA rack equipment on 10-32 threaded rails — the industry default for network, AV, and security gear. Compatible equipment includes NVRs and DVRs from Hikvision, Axis, Hanwha, and i-PRO; managed PoE network switches; 1U/2U patch panels; UPS units; and KVM drawers within the 400 lb UL-rated load capacity. The 26-inch usable depth accommodates most 1U–4U rack-mount appliances. Gangable design allows multiple frames to be joined side-by-side when rack count needs to grow — a useful option for phased system buildouts. Review the rack selection guide for depth and RU planning before ordering.
Installation Notes
Rack rail type is 10-32 threaded — confirm your equipment uses 10-32 cage nuts or screws before mounting. Panel width is 19.13 inches (EIA-310 standard); verify floor or room clearance accounts for the full 54.5-inch assembled height. The knockdown assembly requires no special tooling but plan for two people when raising the frame to vertical. Load capacity is 400 lbs UL-rated; distribute weight evenly across the rack rail span and anchor the frame to the floor for installations exceeding mid-load thresholds or in seismic zones. Frame-only configuration leaves all four sides open — factor in cable management accessories and PDU mounting when planning your rack layout.
