Middle Atlantic ERK-VRD-40 Vented Rear Door for 40RU ERK Racks

Overview

The ERK-VRD-40 is a steel vented rear door designed specifically for Middle Atlantic ERK-series 40RU open-frame racks. At 64% open vent area, it provides meaningful passive airflow across rack-mounted equipment — useful in equipment rooms where you need rear access protection without trapping heat from densely packed gear. The door spans 69.06 in tall and 19.44 in wide, with a shallow 1.22 in depth profile that won't eat into rear cable management clearance. If you're running high-density AV, network, or security gear in an ERK enclosure and need rear panel coverage without sacrificing thermal performance, the ERK-VRD-40 is the direct-fit solution.

Compatibility

Designed exclusively for the Middle Atlantic ERK rack series at the 40RU height. This door is not a universal fit — confirm your existing rack is the ERK base series before ordering. It does not cross-fit to Middle Atlantic's BGR, WRK, or other rack families. If your enclosure is a different height, Middle Atlantic offers vented rear doors in alternate RU counts within the rack accessories line. For ERK rack builds involving cable management, power distribution, or rack enclosures, verify the door swing direction and hinge side suit your room layout before install.

Installation Notes

Shipping weight is 44 lbs — plan for two-person handling during installation on an already-populated rack. The 1.22 in depth adds minimally to overall rack footprint, but measure rear clearance from the rack to the nearest wall or cable tray before mounting. No power or signal connections required — mechanical installation only. Confirm hinge and latch hardware is included with your order; package contents are not detailed in available evidence.