Middle Atlantic Wallrack with Plexi Door 24IN. Deep Textured Black Powder Coat Finish - DWR-24-26PD

Middle Atlantic DWR-24-26PD 24RU Pivoting Wall Rack with Plexi Door

Overview

The Middle Atlantic DWR-24-26PD is a 24-rack-unit pivoting wall rack built for A/V, security, and network equipment installations where floor space is at a premium but you still need full access to the rear of your gear. At 26 inches deep with a 24-inch usable depth, it handles real-world enterprise hardware — not just patch panels and thin switches. The steel construction, 300 lb UL-rated load capacity, and TAA-compliant origin (USA) make this a viable choice for government and federal procurement alongside commercial deployments. The plexi front door keeps dust off while letting you visually check indicator lights without unlocking anything — a practical detail that gets overlooked until you've walked a data closet at 11 PM.

The forward rackrail configuration and forward-compatible design mean you can integrate this into an existing Middle Atlantic ecosystem without replanning your mounting strategy. If you're speccing a new closet or IDF from scratch, the Middle Atlantic rack and enclosure line offers a consistent mounting platform across wall, floor, and portable formats.

Key Features

• 24 RU / 42-inch usable height: Accommodates a full stack of 1U and 2U equipment — switches, NVRs, patch panels, UPS units — without the compromises of a 12 or 18 RU enclosure. The 42-inch (106.7 cm) usable interior gives you breathing room to cable properly rather than forcing you to choose between gear and cable management.
• 300 lb UL-rated load capacity: Handles heavy switching hardware, multi-drive NVR chassis, and dense patch fields without deflection risk. The 300 lb (136.1 kg) UL rating is independently verified — not a marketing number — and matters when you're mounting above head height on a wall in a machine room or IDF closet.
• 26-inch total depth / 24-inch usable depth: The extra depth beyond the standard 19-inch rack envelope accommodates full-depth 1U and 2U servers, enterprise-class NVR appliances, and modular UPS units that routinely run 20–22 inches. Shallower wall racks force compromises on gear selection; this one doesn't. Pair it with a network video recorder and you'll have clearance to spare.
• Seismic-rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg): Meets seismic load standards — relevant for installations in California, the Pacific Northwest, or any facility that follows IBC or OSHPD requirements. If your project spec calls out seismic compliance, verify against the applicable zone requirements, but the rating gives you a documented starting point.
• Plexi front door: Transparent door allows visual status checks of indicator LEDs and display panels without opening the enclosure. Reduces unnecessary door cycles in dusty or high-traffic environments, and keeps the rack accessible to eyes without being accessible to hands.
• Black wrinkle powder coat finish: The textured black finish resists fingerprints and minor surface scuffs better than a gloss coat — practical in equipment rooms that see regular technician traffic. Steel construction throughout keeps the enclosure rigid under load without adding unnecessary weight.
• TAA-compliant, USA origin: Federal Ops country of origin is USA and the unit carries TAA compliance — required for GSA Schedule procurement and most federal agency IT infrastructure contracts. If your bid documents require TAA, this meets that requirement without substitutions.
• Forward-compatible design: Middle Atlantic's forward compatibility spec means accessories and upgrades designed for current DWR-series racks will fit this enclosure going forward. Reduces the risk of obsolescence when you need to add cable management, power distribution, or blanking panels later.

Integration and Compatibility

The DWR-24-26PD uses a standard 19-inch EIA rack rail pattern (forward rackrail configuration) and accepts any EIA-310-compliant equipment. This covers the full range of IP camera recording appliances, PoE switches, access control servers, and video management system (VMS) hardware you'd deploy in a physical security infrastructure build. The enclosure is designed within Middle Atlantic's DWR pivoting wall rack platform, so Middle Atlantic power distribution units (PDUs), cable management accessories, and blanking panels integrate directly.

The 24-inch usable depth accommodates virtually all enterprise NVR and switching hardware. Verify your deepest piece of equipment against the 24-inch usable depth figure before ordering — most 1U and 2U NVRs run 16–20 inches, well within spec. For planning a full IDF or security closet, review the PoE switch selection alongside this enclosure to match port count, PoE budget, and physical depth in one pass.

At 130.5 lbs (59.2 kg) product weight and 167 lbs (75.8 kg) shipping weight, wall attachment must be rated for the combined weight of the enclosure plus its maximum 300 lb load. Structural blocking or direct stud attachment is required — drywall anchors alone are not appropriate for this application. Verify local building codes for wall-mounted equipment exceeding 100 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack depth inside the DWR-24-26PD?

A: The usable depth is 24 inches (61 cm). The overall enclosure depth is 26 inches — the 2-inch difference accounts for the door and rear panel. Most enterprise NVR and switching hardware runs 16–20 inches deep, which fits with clearance to spare.

Q: Is the DWR-24-26PD TAA-compliant?

A: Yes. The DWR-24-26PD is TAA-compliant with a Federal Ops country of origin of USA, making it eligible for GSA Schedule and most federal agency procurement programs that require TAA compliance.

Q: What is the load capacity of the DWR-24-26PD?

A: The UL-rated load capacity is 300 lbs (136.1 kg). The seismic load capacity is separately rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg) — relevant if your installation site requires seismic compliance documentation.

Q: How many rack units does the DWR-24-26PD hold?

A: 24 rack units (RU), with 42 inches (106.7 cm) of usable interior height. This accommodates a full stack of 1U and 2U equipment including switches, NVRs, patch panels, and UPS units.

Q: Does the DWR-24-26PD ship assembled?

A: This unit ships as a Drop Ship Only product directly from the manufacturer's distribution network at 167 lbs shipping weight. Confirm site delivery access and lifting requirements before ordering — standard residential delivery services are not appropriate for this weight class.

Q: Is the DWR-24-26PD forward-compatible with Middle Atlantic accessories?

A: Yes. Middle Atlantic designates the DWR-24-26PD as forward-compatible, meaning current and future DWR-series accessories — PDUs, cable management, blanking panels — are designed to fit this enclosure without modifications.

James Everett

The spec that drives most of my recommendations on the DWR-24-26PD is the 300 lb UL load rating — not the rack unit count. At 24 RU you can fill this enclosure with dense hardware fast: a 2U NVR with eight drives, two 24-port PoE switches, a UPS, a patch panel, and you're already pushing 150–200 lbs of gear. The fact that the UL number is independently verified (not a self-reported capacity) matters when you're mounting this above head height in a mechanical room or stairwell IDF and your liability exposure goes up with the weight overhead.

Technical Highlights:

• 24-inch usable depth: The difference between 24-inch usable and a typical 18-inch-depth wall rack is the difference between speccing enterprise-class hardware freely versus hunting for physically short NVRs and switches. Full-depth 1U appliances fit without modification.
• Seismic rating at 155 lbs (70.3 kg): The seismic load figure is lower than the static UL capacity — by design. If your project spec invokes IBC seismic requirements (common on California K-12, healthcare, and government work), document the 155 lb seismic figure against your actual loaded weight before signing off.
• TAA + USA origin: Both the TAA compliance designation and the USA Federal Ops origin are documented on the product record — not just claimed. For GSA or federal bid work where the contracting officer will verify, this is the reference you hand them.

Deployment Considerations:

• Wall attachment is the critical installation variable. The enclosure itself weighs 130.5 lbs empty; add equipment and you're likely above 250 lbs total. Structural blocking between studs or direct steel stud attachment with appropriate hardware is the minimum — this is not a drywall anchor application. Get a structural review if the wall type is in question.
• The 167 lb shipping weight requires freight delivery and a liftgate or loading dock at the destination — standard parcel carriers will not handle this. Confirm site access before the order ships, since re-delivery charges on freight are not trivial.

This enclosure is well-matched to mid-size physical security IDF closets in commercial office, K-12, or municipal facilities where you need 20+ RU of usable space, TAA documentation for procurement, and a load rating that doesn't require you to count every pound of gear before installing. It is not the right choice for truly space-constrained closets where a 12 or 16 RU shallow-depth wall rack would suffice — the DWR-24-26PD's 26-inch footprint needs to be justified by the equipment list.