Middle Atlantic Wallrack with Plexi Door 35SP/26D ***Drop Ship Only*** - DWR-35-26PD

Middle Atlantic DWR-35-26PD 35U Pivoting Wall Rack with Plexi Door

Overview

The Middle Atlantic DWR-35-26PD is a 35-unit, 26-inch deep pivoting wall rack designed for permanent AV, security, and network equipment installations where floor space is not available but serious load capacity and access are non-negotiable. At 300 lbs UL-rated load capacity and a steel black wrinkle powder-coat finish, this is not a light-duty enclosure — it is a full-depth, production-grade wall mount rack that pivots away from the wall to provide rear equipment access without disassembly. TAA-compliant and manufactured in the USA, the Middle Atlantic DWR-35-26PD belongs on any shortlist for government, healthcare, or commercial deployments where domestic-origin and trade compliance are procurement requirements.

Key Features

• 35U / 61.25" Usable Height: Thirty-five rack units of usable vertical space in a 68.25" overall enclosure height. That is enough room for a full NVR stack, patch panel, UPS, and managed PoE switches in a single wall-mounted footprint — no floor cabinet required. If your IDF closet has wall space but no floor room, 35U resolves the density problem.
• 300 lb UL Load Capacity (136.1 kg): The UL-rated 300 lb capacity is the number that matters for insurance and code compliance, not the nominal rating. Dense server-class equipment, multi-drive NVRs, and battery UPS units routinely push 20–40 lbs per unit; 300 lbs gives you meaningful headroom across a fully populated 35U bay.
• 26" Depth / 24" Usable (66 cm / 61 cm): The 24 inches of usable depth accommodates full-depth 1U and 2U servers, network video recorders, and enterprise switches that a shallow 15" or 18" wall rack cannot house. If your NVR or network appliance is 20–22" deep, this is the rack depth to spec.
• Forward Rackrail Design: The forward-compatible rackrail positions equipment toward the front of the enclosure, which improves cable management and preserves rear clearance for airflow and cable routing — a practical advantage over center-mount rail designs when rear patching density is high.
• Pivoting / Swing-Out Cabinet: The rack pivots away from the wall on its mounting hinge, giving technicians full rear access for cable management, equipment replacement, and troubleshooting without removing units from the rack. In wall installations where rear clearance is tight, this is a non-negotiable feature for maintaining serviceability over the system's life.
• Plexi Front Door: The included plexi door provides visual equipment status checks — indicator LEDs, drive activity, port link lights — without opening the enclosure. Reduces unnecessary cabinet interactions in shared server rooms and telecom closets.
• Seismic-Rated at 155 lbs (70.3 kg): Where local code or customer SLA requires seismic compliance, the DWR-35-26PD carries a 155 lb seismic load rating. Note: seismic capacity is lower than the static UL load rating — plan accordingly if your deployment is in a seismic zone and equipment weight approaches or exceeds 155 lbs.
• TAA Compliant / USA Manufactured: Federal Ops country of origin is USA, and the product is TAA-compliant per CSA standard. Required for GSA schedule purchases, federal agency deployments, and any procurement governed by the Trade Agreements Act.
• Black Wrinkle Powder-Coat Steel Construction: Steel construction with a wrinkle powder-coat finish resists scratching and provides a professional appearance in customer-facing or partially exposed rack enclosure installations. 192.5 lb product weight (87.3 kg) reflects the robust steel build — factor this into wall-anchor and structural load calculations before installation.

Integration & Compatibility

The DWR-35-26PD uses a standard EIA 19-inch rack rail pattern and is forward-compatible with Middle Atlantic's accessory ecosystem — side panels, blanks, cable management, and horizontal organizers. The forward rackrail accommodates standard rackmount equipment from any manufacturer. Plan wall anchor points for at minimum the 300 lb static load plus the 192.5 lb cabinet tare weight; total wall load approaches 500 lbs when fully populated. Consult a structural engineer for drywall or metal-stud installations. For network video recorder deployments in IDF closets or security control rooms, pair with a 1U horizontal cable manager and a dedicated PDU to keep the 24" usable depth clean. This rack ships as a drop-ship item directly from the manufacturer — confirm delivery access and installation crew availability before ordering given the 229 lb shipping weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the UL-rated load capacity of the DWR-35-26PD?

A: The DWR-35-26PD carries a UL-rated static load capacity of 300 lbs (136.1 kg). The seismic load capacity is lower at 155 lbs (70.3 kg) — if the installation is in a seismic zone, use the seismic figure for equipment weight planning.

Q: Is the DWR-35-26PD TAA-compliant?

A: Yes. The DWR-35-26PD is TAA-compliant with a Federal Ops country of origin of USA. It meets CSA TAA standard requirements, making it eligible for GSA schedule and federal agency procurement.

Q: How much usable depth does the DWR-35-26PD provide?

A: The overall depth is 26 inches (66 cm), with 24 inches (61 cm) of usable depth. This accommodates full-depth 1U/2U servers, enterprise NVRs, and managed switches that cannot fit in shallow 15–18 inch wall racks.

Q: Does the DWR-35-26PD pivot away from the wall for rear access?

A: Yes. The DWR series features a pivoting/swing-out design that allows the rack to hinge away from the wall, providing full rear access for cable management and equipment servicing without removing any rackmounted gear.

Q: What is the shipping weight of the DWR-35-26PD, and does it drop-ship?

A: The shipping weight is 229 lbs (103.9 kg). This product ships as a drop-ship item directly from the manufacturer. Coordinate delivery access and a receiving crew capable of handling this weight before placing an order.

Q: Is the DWR-35-26PD compatible with standard 19-inch rackmount equipment?

A: Yes. The forward rackrail uses a standard EIA 19-inch rack pattern and is forward-compatible with Middle Atlantic accessories including blanks, cable managers, side panels, and PDUs.

Karl Wilson

The DWR-35-26PD is the rack I reach for when a project has 35U of gear to house, no floor space to give up, and a federal or state agency on the contract requiring TAA compliance and USA manufacture. The 300 lb UL static rating sounds like headroom until you start populating a full 35U bay — a 2U NVR with eight drive bays, a 1U UPS, a 24-port managed PoE switch, and a pair of servers gets heavy fast. That UL number matters when the AHJ asks.

Technical Highlights:

• 300 lb UL Load / 155 lb Seismic: The gap between static and seismic ratings (300 vs. 155 lbs) is the most important spec to communicate to the customer upfront. In California or other seismic zones, the effective capacity for planning is 155 lbs — populate accordingly.
• 24" Usable Depth: Full-depth enterprise gear needs every inch of that 24-inch usable run. I have fit 22-inch-deep NVRs in this rack without modification; anything deeper starts compromising rear cable clearance even with the pivot feature.
• 192.5 lb Cabinet Tare Weight: The empty rack itself weighs 192.5 lbs. Add even a modest 150 lb equipment load and you are anchoring close to 350 lbs to the wall. This is a lag-bolt-into-stud or through-bolt-to-structural-concrete job — drywall anchors are not acceptable.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 229 lb shipping weight means a liftgate and two-person receiving are not optional — build that into site logistics. Drop-ship delivery to a job site with no dock access can stall an installation day.
• The plexi door is a visual convenience, not a security measure. If physical access control to the rack contents is a project requirement, evaluate whether a solid locking door option better fits the threat model.

This rack is a natural fit for IDF closet builds in government facilities, healthcare campuses, and enterprise branch offices where the combination of 35U density, full-depth equipment support, rear-access swing-out, and TAA compliance is the whole checklist — and the DWR-35-26PD (often searched as DWR 35 26PD) checks every item on it.