Middle Atlantic FD-35 Solid Front Door for 35U DWR and ERK Series Racks

Overview

The Middle Atlantic FD-35 is a solid front door designed specifically for 35-space (35U) DWR and ERK series open-frame racks. At 62.12 inches tall and 20.04 inches wide, it converts an open rack into a secured enclosure — keeping hands, cables, and curious fingers away from active equipment without requiring a full enclosed cabinet. If your deployment calls for a tidy, dust-resistant front face on an existing open rack, the FD-35 (often searched as FD 35) is the direct-fit answer.

The door ships in a textured black powder coat finish that holds up to the handling that comes with dense equipment rooms, MDFs, and server closets. It includes handles, so technicians aren't wrestling with edges when swinging the door open during a maintenance window at 2 AM.

Explore the full Middle Atlantic rack accessories and enclosure line to find compatible side panels, rear doors, and casters for a complete build.

Key Features

• Purpose-built 35U fit for DWR and ERK series: The FD-35 is engineered to mate with Middle Atlantic's DWR (wood laminate) and ERK (open-frame) rack families — not a universal approximation. That means no shimming, no modification, and no alignment headaches during install. If you're already running DWR or ERK infrastructure, this drops straight in.
• 62.12-inch panel height (157.8 cm): Covers the full 35U usable space with no gap at top or bottom. A door that doesn't fully seat leaves edge-accessible wiring and visible cable management — not acceptable in client-facing or compliance-sensitive installs.
• 20.04-inch width (50.9 cm): Matches the DWR/ERK frame width exactly, so the door closes flush with the rack sides. Flush closure also matters for airflow management — partial coverage creates bypass paths that undermine front-to-back cooling strategies.
• Solid panel construction: Unlike vented or mesh alternatives, a solid front door limits convective airflow at the intake. Deploy this where equipment security and physical access control matter more than maximizing passive front-face cooling — think AV equipment rooms, control stations, or low-heat network distribution builds. For high-density compute with significant heat loads, consider a vented door variant instead.
• Textured black powder coat finish: Powder coat over steel resists surface abrasion from routine door handling and equipment insertion. The textured surface is more forgiving of minor contact marks than a gloss finish — relevant in busy install environments where the rack gets touched daily.
• Integrated handles included: Handles are not sold separately and are factory-installed. This matters on a 62-inch panel — a handleless solid door at that height is awkward and risks panel flex or hinge stress during opening. The included hardware keeps operation smooth without improvisation.
• Slim 1.39-inch depth (3.5 cm): The door adds only 1.39 inches to the overall rack footprint. In tight equipment rooms or MDFs where rack rows are close together, that shallow profile preserves aisle clearance and walkway access.

Integration and Compatibility

The FD-35 is compatible with Middle Atlantic's DWR and ERK series open-frame racks at the 35-space configuration. Verify your rack series and RU count before ordering — Middle Atlantic doors are dimensioned to match specific rack families, and a door from a different series will not align correctly even if the RU count matches. If you're building out a complete rack enclosure system, pair this door with matching rear door and side panel accessories from the same series for a consistent finish and proper structural fit.

For installations requiring cable access ports, blanking panels, or rack power distribution, plan those configurations before the door is installed — solid front doors do not include cable pass-throughs, so cable routing should be finalized at the rack-build stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which rack series does the FD-35 fit?

A: The FD-35 is designed specifically for Middle Atlantic DWR and ERK series racks at the 35-space (35U) configuration. It is not a universal fit — confirm your rack series before ordering.

Q: Does the FD-35 include mounting hardware?

A: The door includes handles. Mounting hardware compatibility depends on the base rack series (DWR or ERK). Consult the Middle Atlantic rack documentation for hinge and latch hardware details specific to your rack model.

Q: Is the FD-35 vented or solid?

A: Solid — no perforations or mesh panels. This limits passive front-face airflow, so it is best suited for low-to-moderate heat loads or environments where physical access restriction is the priority over maximizing convective cooling.

Q: What are the door's physical dimensions?

A: Height 62.12 inches (157.8 cm), width 20.04 inches (50.9 cm), depth 1.39 inches (3.5 cm). Shipping weight is 42 lbs (19.1 kg).

Q: What finish does the FD-35 come in?

A: Textured black powder coat — a durable, abrasion-resistant surface finish standard across the Middle Atlantic rack line for consistent aesthetics in multi-rack deployments.