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Middle Atlantic DWR-35-22PD 35RU Pivoting Wall Rack

The Middle Atlantic DWR-35-22PD is a 35-rack-unit, 22-inch-deep steel wall rack engineered for installations where floor space is constrained but equipment density is not. It pivots away from the wall — allowing a single technician to access rear cabling and terminations without pulling equipment or wrestling a ladder — and ships from a US-based facility in a TAA-compliant configuration. If you're mounting AV distribution gear, security headend equipment, or network infrastructure in a utility closet, IDF, or wall niche, this is the form factor to evaluate before committing to a full floor-standing enclosure.

Key Features

• 35 RU / 61.25 in usable height: Sixty-one and a quarter inches of usable rack space in a wall-mount footprint — enough room for a 16-channel NVR, patch panels, a PoE switch, and UPS without stacking a second enclosure or overflowing to a floor rack. The 61.25 in usable height (155.6 cm) is the actual usable figure; the 68.25 in overall height (173.4 cm) accounts for the frame and door.
• 300 lb UL load capacity: UL-rated at 300 lbs (136.1 kg), this rack handles dense enterprise-grade hardware — multi-drive NVRs, heavy network switches, or stacked AV processors — without flex or wall anchor stress under normal operating loads. Don't confuse this with the seismic figure: seismic load capacity is rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg), which matters if you're in a Zone 2/3 seismic region and need to document compliance.
• Pivoting wall design for one-person rear access: The pivot mechanism lets a single installer swing the rack body away from the wall to reach rear panel connections, cable management, and switch ports. On a conventional fixed wall rack, rear access requires removing equipment or working blind — the pivot eliminates that constraint on every service call.
• 22-inch depth / 20-inch usable depth: The 22 in (55.9 cm) overall depth and 20 in (50.8 cm) usable depth accommodate full-depth 1U/2U servers and deep switches, not just shallow patch panels. Verify your deepest piece of gear against 20 in before ordering — most enterprise 1U/2U devices run 16–18 in, so you have margin, but oversized UPS units or deep video servers can push that limit.
• Forward rackrail configuration: The forward rackrail positions equipment toward the front of the enclosure, which improves airflow clearance at the rear and simplifies cable routing from the rear of rack-mounted devices back to wall penetrations or cable trays.
• Plexi front door: The included plexi (clear acrylic) front door lets you visually verify LED status indicators, port activity lights, and power states on installed gear without opening the enclosure — useful in monitored equipment rooms where frequent door-open cycles are undesirable.
• Black wrinkle powder coat finish: The black wrinkle powder coat over steel construction is resistant to minor abrasion and handles the normal wear of a working equipment room. This is commercial-grade finish, not a consumer-grade painted steel — it won't chip at the edges the way thin-coat paint does on repeated door openings.
• TAA compliant / US origin: Country of origin is USA. The DWR-35-22PD carries TAA compliance (CSA Standard: TAA), qualifying it for federal, state, and municipal procurements under the Trade Agreements Act. If your project is government-funded or covered by a cooperative purchasing contract, this matters at the BOM approval stage.
• Seismic rated — 155 lbs capacity in seismic zone: Seismic load capacity is independently rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg). For installations in California, Pacific Northwest, or other seismic zones where building codes require seismic compliance documentation, this spec is available for the AHJ submittal. Note the delta: UL static load is 300 lbs, seismic is 155 lbs — design your equipment payload against the lower figure if seismic documentation is required.
• Forward compatible design: The forward compatible designation means accessory components — blanks, shelves, cable management, and future Legrand AV/Middle Atlantic accessories — install without reworking the basic frame. Useful when equipment configurations change over the life of the installation.

Integration and Compatibility

The DWR-35-22PD accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment across all 35 RU positions. The forward rackrail configuration is compatible with Middle Atlantic's accessory ecosystem — including shelves, vent panels, and cable management products from the same family. The pivoting wall mount pairs naturally with network switches and network video recorders in security headend builds where wall-mount form factor is required. For integrators specifying Middle Atlantic rack systems across a multi-site deployment, the DWR series maintains dimensional consistency for templated installs. If your AV or security equipment layout calls for deeper gear, confirm individual unit depths against the 20-inch usable depth before finalizing the BOM. Pair with a rack accessories kit for blanking panels and cable management to complete the build. For larger channel counts requiring a full-floor-standing enclosure, review the broader wall rack options in the same family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the DWR-35-22PD TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The DWR-35-22PD is TAA compliant with a country of origin of USA, qualifying it for federal, state, and local government procurements under the Trade Agreements Act.

Q: What is the load capacity of the DWR-35-22PD?

A: The UL-rated static load capacity is 300 lbs (136.1 kg). The seismic load capacity is separately rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg). For seismic-zone installations requiring documentation, plan your equipment payload against the lower seismic figure.

Q: Is the DWR-35-22PD seismic rated?

A: Yes. The DWR-35-22PD is seismic rated with a documented seismic load capacity of 155 lbs (70.3 kg), supporting installations in seismic compliance zones and AHJ submittals where seismic certification is required.

Q: How deep is the usable rack space on the DWR-35-22PD?

A: Usable depth is 20 inches (50.8 cm). Overall enclosure depth is 22 inches (55.9 cm). Most 1U/2U enterprise gear runs 16–18 inches deep, so there is margin, but verify your deepest unit against 20 inches before finalizing your equipment list.

Q: Does the DWR-35-22PD require two people to install or service?

A: The pivoting wall design is specifically built for one-person installation and rear-access service. The rack body swings away from the wall, giving a single technician clear access to rear cabling and panel connections without removing equipment.

Q: What rack rail type does the DWR-35-22PD use?

A: The DWR-35-22PD uses a forward rackrail configuration, which positions equipment toward the front of the enclosure and improves rear cable clearance. It accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment across all 35 RU positions.

Eden Phillips

The DWR-35-22PD is one of the few wall-mount enclosures I'd actually spec at 35 RU — most integrators default to smaller wall frames and regret it when the client adds a secondary NVR or an additional switch six months later. At 300 lbs UL load capacity and 20 inches of usable depth, it handles a real equipment stack, not just patch panels and a small switch.

Technical Highlights:

• 300 lb UL / 155 lb seismic: Two separate rated figures — the 300 lb static load handles dense headend builds; the 155 lb seismic figure is what you document for California Title 24 or other seismic-zone submittals. Don't conflate them on your BOM.
• 20-inch usable depth: Enough for full-depth 1U servers and enterprise switches. Most mid-range NVRs and managed PoE switches run 15–17 inches — you have real margin here, unlike the shallow 12–15-inch wall racks that force you to hang gear outside the enclosure.
• TAA + US origin: Government and institutional bids increasingly require TAA documentation at the equipment level. The DWR-35-22PD ships with that cleared — country of origin USA, CSA Standard TAA — so you're not scrambling for compliance documentation post-award.

Deployment Considerations:

• The pivot mechanism requires wall clearance on the swing side — verify you have at least 24 inches of unobstructed wall space adjacent to the enclosure before finalizing the mounting location. A corner install that blocks the pivot defeats the one-person-access benefit entirely.
• At 157.5 lbs empty and shipping at 194 lbs, this is a two-person lift for wall anchoring even though servicing is designed for one person. Specify the correct wall anchor pattern for your stud/concrete/CMU substrate — the 300 lb load rating assumes a properly anchored installation.

The DWR-35-22PD is the right call for IDF closets and security headend rooms in mid-size commercial buildings — schools, municipal facilities, corporate campuses — where the equipment count justifies 35 RU but a full floor cabinet isn't viable and TAA compliance is a procurement requirement.