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Middle Atlantic DWR-16-17 16RU Pivoting Wall Rack

The Middle Atlantic DWR-16-17 is a 16-rack-unit pivoting wall rack built for installations where floor space is not an option — telecom closets, security head-end rooms, and AV equipment alcoves where you need full rear-access without pulling the enclosure off the wall. At 15 inches of usable depth and a 200-lb UL-rated load capacity, it handles a serious mix of NVRs, switches, and patch panels without compromise. This is part of Middle Atlantic's Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line, engineered and manufactured in the USA.

Key Features

• 16 Rack Units (28 in usable height): 16RU gives you enough vertical space for a mid-size NVR, a managed PoE switch, patch panel, and a UPS — a complete security head-end stack in a single wall-mount footprint. The 28-inch usable height (71.1 cm) means standard 1U and 2U gear mounts without shimming.
• 200-lb UL-rated load capacity: UL-listed to 200 lbs (90.7 kg) — not a marketing claim, a tested and listed figure. That covers high-density configurations including a loaded NVR chassis, a 24-port PoE switch, and cabling infrastructure simultaneously.
• 15 in usable depth (17 in total): The 15-inch usable depth (38.1 cm) fits the majority of 1U security appliances, including full-depth NVRs that run 14–15 inches. The extra 2 inches of total chassis depth (17 in / 43.2 cm) accounts for cable management and rear connector clearance — you won't be forcing bend radii on patch cables.
• Forward Rackrail design: Rails are positioned at the front of the usable space, which means equipment faces out for easy front-panel access. Rear-termination work happens in the open swing-out space when the rack is pivoted — no contortion required during commissioning or service calls.
• Pivoting / swing-out chassis: The DWR series pivots away from the wall to expose the rear of every unit. On a security install where cable runs terminate at the back of switches and NVRs, this is the difference between a 10-minute patch job and a 45-minute ordeal. No need to disconnect equipment to reach the back.
• Steel construction with black wrinkle powder coat finish: 14-gauge steel shell with a textured black wrinkle powder coat — the finish hides minor surface wear in high-traffic utility spaces and resists the kind of contact scuffing you see in server closets. Not decorative; it's a working finish chosen for longevity in commercial environments.
• Seismic rated: The DWR-16-17 carries seismic certification, making it deployable in jurisdictions with seismic code requirements (California, Pacific Northwest, Japan-export). Confirm local AHJ requirements, but the rack meets the structural standard.
• TAA compliant, USA manufactured: Country of origin is the USA and the unit is TAA-compliant — a hard requirement for federal, state, and many municipal procurement contracts. If your project has a Buy American or TAA clause, this checks the box without a waiver.
• Forward compatible: Designed to accept Middle Atlantic accessory panels, blanks, and mounting accessories from the current DWR/WRK ecosystem. If you're standardizing on Middle Atlantic infrastructure across multiple sites or refresh cycles, accessories carry forward.

Integration and Compatibility

The DWR-16-17 accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment — any 1U through 4U device built to EIA-310 spec mounts directly. The forward rackrail configuration is compatible with Middle Atlantic's panel and blanking accessories. At 23.4 inches wide (59.4 cm), wall blocking should be planned for 16-inch stud spacing or a dedicated backing plate; the unit ships at 89.85 lbs, so two-person installation is the correct approach. Pair with a managed PoE switch and structured cabling to build a complete surveillance distribution point. For seismic installations, verify the wall substrate and anchor hardware meets the load requirements before commissioning — the rack is rated, but the wall assembly needs to match.

The DWR-16-17 (often searched as DWR 16 17) is the 16RU variant in the DWR pivoting wall rack family. If you're planning a multi-site rollout or standardizing head-end enclosures, review the full wall-mount rack category for alternate RU counts in the same series.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Middle Atlantic DWR-16-17 TAA compliant?

A: Yes. The DWR-16-17 is TAA compliant and manufactured in the USA, making it eligible for federal and government-contract procurement that requires TAA compliance.

Q: What is the load capacity of the DWR-16-17?

A: The DWR-16-17 carries a UL-listed load capacity of 200 lbs (90.7 kg). This is a tested and listed figure, not a nominal rating.

Q: Will full-depth 1U NVRs and switches fit in the DWR-16-17?

A: Yes. The usable depth is 15 inches (38.1 cm), which accommodates the majority of 1U security appliances. Equipment deeper than 14–15 inches may require measuring against the specific unit's depth before ordering.

Q: Is the DWR-16-17 seismic rated?

A: Yes. The DWR-16-17 is seismically rated. Verify that the wall substrate and anchor hardware also meet local seismic requirements — the rack's rating only covers the enclosure itself.

Q: How many rack units does the DWR-16-17 provide?

A: 16 rack units (16RU) of usable space, with 28 inches (71.1 cm) of usable height.

Q: Does the DWR-16-17 include a front door?

A: No. The DWR-16-17 ships without a front door. It is an open-frame pivoting wall rack. If a locking front door is required, verify compatibility with Middle Atlantic door accessories in the DWR series.

Jerry Tildsen

The DWR-16-17 is one of those products that looks straightforward on a spec sheet but saves real time in the field. The pivoting chassis is what sets it apart — on a tight security closet install where your NVR, switch, and patch panel are all rear-terminating, being able to swing the entire rack out from the wall rather than disconnecting and pulling equipment is a genuine labor-saver. I've used the DWR-16-17 on municipal surveillance consolidation projects where the head-end rooms were barely wider than the rack itself; the swing-out geometry made every service visit manageable without a second technician holding things in place.

Technical Highlights:

• 200-lb UL load capacity: Tested and listed at 200 lbs — enough headroom to load 16RU fully without approaching the structural limit. On dense security installs with a loaded NVR and a 24-port PoE switch, you'll typically land well under that ceiling.
• 15 in usable depth: The 15-inch usable depth (38.1 cm) covers the real-world range of 1U security appliances. Anything running 14 inches deep mounts cleanly; verify before ordering anything pushing 15+ inches with rear connector protrusion.
• Seismic rating + TAA compliance: Two procurement checkboxes handled in one enclosure. The seismic cert matters in California and Pacific Northwest government contracts; TAA compliance matters on any federal or state government award. Both are verified on the DWR-16-17.

Deployment Considerations:

• At 89.85 lbs shipping weight, wall blocking is non-negotiable. Plan for a dedicated backing plate or blocking between studs rated for the combined rack-plus-load weight — the wall assembly needs to carry what the rack is rated for.
• No front door ships with this unit. If the installation environment requires a locking enclosure (public-facing utility rooms, shared telecom closets), budget for a compatible door accessory or consider a fully enclosed enclosure variant instead.

For a mid-size enterprise surveillance head-end — say, a 16-channel NVR, a managed PoE switch, and a fiber patch panel serving a single building — the DWR-16-17 fits the load, the space, and the compliance requirements without overbuilding. It's the right call when floor space is constrained, rear access matters, and the project carries a government or institutional procurement requirement.