Vertiv VR3350TAA 42U Network Rack Enclosure with Doors and Side Panels
The Vertiv VR3350TAA is a 42U, 1200mm-deep steel rack enclosure built for high-density data center and enterprise equipment deployments where structural integrity and compliance matter. Rated for a 3,000 lb static load and 2,250 lb dynamic load, and verified against EIA 310E, UL2416, RoHS, and REACH standards, this is the rack for environments that can't afford guesswork — and its TAA-compliant lineage makes it a viable choice for government and federal procurement. Explore the full Vertiv rack and enclosure catalog to see how the VR series fits your infrastructure buildout.
Overview
Measuring 78.6 in tall, 31.5 in wide, and 47.8 in deep (2000 × 800 × 1200 mm), the VR3350TAA provides 2.5 inches more usable depth than standard racks in its class — a genuine differentiator when you're mounting deep 1U/2U servers, network video recorders, or back-to-back patch panel and switch configurations that exceed the 1000mm depth ceiling of typical enclosures. Powder-coated steel construction keeps the cabinet rigid under full load without introducing unnecessary weight management complexity during installation.
The door configuration — single perforated front, split perforated rear — balances airflow management with access practicality. Perforated steel promotes passive front-to-back cooling even without active airflow containment, while the split rear doors let you open one half without clearing equipment staged behind the other. Side panels are included, making this a complete cabinet solution out of the box rather than a frame requiring aftermarket finishing.
Key Features
- 3,000 lb Static / 2,250 lb Dynamic Load Rating: At 3,000 lbs static (1,360 kg), this rack comfortably handles even the most compute-dense configurations — think blade chassis, high-density switch stacks, or mixed security server and storage rows. The 2,250 lb dynamic rating (1,022 kg) means the structure holds under seismic or transport conditions, not just at rest.
- 42U Height (78.6 in / 2000 mm): Full 42U puts the maximum equipment density in a single-footprint cabinet. In video surveillance infrastructure, that translates to NVR servers, storage arrays, PoE switch stacks, and patch panels all in one enclosure — reducing cabling runs between racks and simplifying rack-level access control.
- 1200mm Depth (47.8 in) with 2.5-Inch Depth Advantage: The extra 2.5 inches of usable depth over standard cabinets resolves the chronic clearance issue with deep 1U storage servers and dual-socket compute platforms. If you've had to leave a rack half-empty because the servers didn't fit with cable management in place, the VR3350TAA's depth spec is the direct answer to that problem.
- 800mm Width (31.5 in): The 800mm-wide footprint accommodates wider networking equipment — including some PoE network switches with side-mounted cable trays — without requiring a non-standard floor tile cutout. Standard 19-inch equipment mounts on integrated rails.
- Perforated Front and Split Rear Doors: Perforation promotes passive airflow in open-air server rooms, reducing dependency on in-row cooling at moderate density. Split rear panels simplify cable management access — you open the half you need without shifting everything staged behind the door.
- EIA 310E / UL2416 / RoHS / REACH Certifications: EIA 310E is the baseline interoperability standard for 19-inch rack-mount equipment — compliance here means any standards-conformant equipment mounts without adapter plates. UL2416 covers the structural and safety testing that most enterprise procurement teams and AHJs require before signing off on a cabinet installation. RoHS and REACH compliance satisfies EU regulatory requirements if you're shipping into European deployments.
- TAA Compliance: The TAA (Trade Agreements Act) designation matters for U.S. federal, state, and defense contracts where Buy American / TAA compliance is a procurement gating criterion. The VR3350TAA satisfies that requirement without a separate equivalency review.
- Steel Construction, Powder-Coated Finish: Powder coat is more durable than paint under the repeated cable pulls, panel swaps, and equipment moves that characterize working data centers. Steel construction maintains dimensional stability under the static and dynamic loads this cabinet is rated for — no flex-induced misalignment of mounting rails over time.
- Side Panels Included: Included side panels complete the enclosure without an add-on purchase, relevant for cold aisle containment deployments where open sides break containment integrity or for installations in shared spaces where cable and equipment visibility is a security concern.
- 3-Year Standard Warranty: The 3-year manufacturer warranty on the VR3350TAA is in line with enterprise infrastructure expectations — and for a passive mechanical enclosure, a 3-year coverage window is a reasonable risk offset on a cabinet that will physically outlast most of the equipment inside it.
Integration and Compatibility
The VR3350TAA mounts any 19-inch EIA 310E-compliant equipment — servers, storage arrays, KVM switches, patch panels, NVR appliances, UPS units, and structured cabling components. The 1200mm depth accommodates the deepest commercially available 1U and 2U servers without forcing a trade-off between cable management and equipment fit. For surveillance-specific deployments, the 42U height supports full build-outs: PoE switch stacks on the bottom, NVR or RAID storage mid-rack, and patch panels or management equipment at the top, with room to spare for a future expansion unit. TAA compliance makes this enclosure directly compatible with GSA Schedule procurement workflows. Pair with a rack-mount PDU and blanking panels to complete the airflow and power distribution configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Vertiv VR3350TAA TAA compliant?
A: Yes. The VR3350TAA carries TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, making it eligible for U.S. federal, state, and defense procurement under GSA Schedule contracts and similar vehicles.
Q: What is the static load rating of the VR3350TAA?
A: The VR3350TAA is rated for a 3,000 lb (1,360 kg) static load and a 2,250 lb (1,022 kg) dynamic load, covering high-density compute, storage, and networking configurations.
Q: What certifications does the VR3350TAA carry?
A: The VR3350TAA is certified to EIA 310E (19-inch rack interoperability), UL2416 (structural and safety), RoHS, and REACH.
Q: How much usable depth does the VR3350TAA provide compared to standard racks?
A: The VR3350TAA provides 2.5 inches more usable depth than standard racks in its class, with a total depth of 47.8 inches (1200 mm). This resolves clearance issues with deep 1U and 2U servers when cable management is installed.
Q: Does the VR3350TAA include side panels and doors?
A: Yes. The VR3350TAA ships complete with a single perforated front door, split perforated rear doors, and side panels — it is a fully enclosed cabinet, not an open frame.
Q: What is the warranty on the VR3350TAA?
A: Vertiv covers the VR3350TAA with a 3-year standard manufacturer warranty.
The spec that matters most on the VR3350TAA isn't the U height — it's the 1200mm depth with 2.5 inches of additional usable clearance over standard cabinets. I've seen integrators spec a 42U rack, load it with deep storage servers and a rear cable manager, and discover they're 2 inches short. The VR3350TAA eliminates that field problem before it starts.
Technical Highlights:
- 3,000 lb Static Load: At 1,360 kg rated static capacity, this cabinet handles blade chassis and fully populated storage arrays without structural fatigue concerns — relevant when you're stacking multi-unit NVR servers and RAID enclosures in a surveillance-specific rack build.
- UL2416 Certification: UL2416 is a structural safety standard that most enterprise facilities teams and AHJs require before a cabinet is permitted in a raised-floor data center. It's not a marketing badge — it's a procurement and permitting requirement you'd otherwise have to resolve in the field.
- TAA Compliance: The TAA designation on the VR3350TAA opens federal, state, and defense procurement channels that a non-compliant rack would simply disqualify from. For government-adjacent integrators, this is a line-item decision-maker.
Deployment Considerations:
- At 366 lbs empty, the VR3350TAA requires a team lift and a furniture dolly for positioning — plan your aisle clearance and floor loading before the cabinet arrives, particularly on raised-floor environments where point load limits apply.
- The 800mm width footprint consumes a full standard floor tile width. If your row spacing was designed around 600mm cabinets, verify aisle clearance before ordering — the VR3350TAA won't fit a 600mm tile slot.
This cabinet is the right call for federal agency server rooms, enterprise security operations centers, or any deployment where the combination of TAA compliance, UL2416 structural certification, and 1200mm depth in a single SKU simplifies both procurement and installation.
