Vertiv GL24WEM-B-00 10U Wall-Mount Rackmount Enclosure
The Vertiv GL24WEM-B-00 is a 10U wall-mount enclosure designed to house network, security, and AV equipment in commercial installations where a full floor-standing cabinet isn't practical or space-efficient. At 36 inches deep and 21 inches wide in a gray finish, this unit fits standard 19-inch rack equipment while keeping gear off the floor — a common requirement in telecom closets, security head-end rooms, and distributed IDF locations. GL24WEM-B-00 (often searched as GL24WEM B 00) targets integrators who need a purpose-built enclosure from a data center infrastructure manufacturer rather than a generic shelf solution.
Overview
Wall-mount enclosures like the GL24WEM-B-00 solve a specific problem: you have rack-mountable equipment — patch panels, PoE switches, NVRs, access control panels — but no floor space or dedicated server room. A 10U capacity handles a meaningful load of 1U and 2U devices without the footprint of a full tower or open-frame floor rack. The 36-inch depth accommodates deeper equipment such as full-depth switches and rackmount NVRs that shallower wall boxes cannot fit, and the 21-inch width provides the standard 19-inch mounting rail clearance with side clearance for cable routing.
Key Features
- 10U Rack Capacity: Fits up to ten 1U devices or a mixed stack of 1U and 2U rack equipment — enough for a small surveillance or access control head-end without requiring a full floor cabinet.
- 36-Inch Depth: Accommodates full-depth rack equipment including enterprise switches and rackmount NVRs that won't fit in shallower 18" or 24" wall enclosures, reducing the need to source non-standard shallow-depth hardware.
- 21-Inch Width: Provides standard 19-inch EIA rail spacing with side margin for cable management — compatible with the full range of standard rack-mount equipment.
- Gray Finish: Neutral gray finish suits most commercial environments including server rooms, utility closets, and security control rooms without requiring additional finishing work.
- Wall-Mount Form Factor: Keeps rack equipment elevated and secured off the floor — a practical advantage in environments where floor space is at a premium or where equipment needs to be secured at a fixed height for access control or cable run efficiency.
- Vertiv Infrastructure Lineage: Built within Vertiv's Vertiv infrastructure catalog, a manufacturer with a background in data center power, thermal, and physical infrastructure — relevant when sourcing enclosures that need to meet commercial installation standards.
Integration and Compatibility
The GL24WEM-B-00 is suited for installations that combine network switches, patch panels, rackmount NVRs from the video and storage category, and access control panels in a single wall-mounted footprint. The 19-inch EIA rail standard ensures compatibility across virtually all commercial rack-mount equipment. Integrators building out distributed security or network closets should verify the total equipment depth against the 36-inch interior — and confirm wall-stud spacing and load capacity before mounting, as a fully populated 10U enclosure with switches and NVRs can exceed 50 lbs depending on the gear installed. For rack power planning within this enclosure, review available UPS and power management options that fit the 10U envelope. Consult the Network and PoE Planning guide when sizing PoE switch capacity inside this enclosure for camera-fed installations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack unit capacity does the GL24WEM-B-00 provide?
A: The GL24WEM-B-00 provides 10U of rack space, suitable for a mix of 1U and 2U rackmount devices such as switches, patch panels, NVRs, and access control panels.
Q: What are the interior depth and width dimensions of the GL24WEM-B-00?
A: Based on the manufacturer model name, the enclosure is 36 inches deep and 21 inches wide, accommodating full-depth rack equipment on standard 19-inch EIA rails.
Q: Is the GL24WEM-B-00 suitable for housing a rackmount NVR and PoE switch together?
A: A 10U enclosure with 36-inch depth can accommodate a combination of a rackmount NVR and a standard-depth PoE switch, but verify the combined rack unit count and individual equipment depths against the enclosure specs before ordering.
Q: What color is the GL24WEM-B-00?
A: The GL24WEM-B-00 ships in gray.
Q: Who manufactures the GL24WEM-B-00?
A: The GL24WEM-B-00 is manufactured by Vertiv, a company specializing in data center and network infrastructure equipment including enclosures, power, and thermal management products.
When I look at the GL24WEM-B-00, the spec that matters most for integrators is that 36-inch depth. Shallow wall enclosures — the 18-inch and 24-inch boxes you see at electrical supply houses — force you to source short-depth switches or shelf-mount full-depth gear in ways that create cable management headaches. A 36-inch interior clears that problem for most standard commercial rack equipment.
Technical Highlights:
- 10U Capacity: Enough headroom for a realistic small security or network head-end — a 2U NVR, a 1U PoE switch, a patch panel, and a 1U UPS still leaves a few U spare for future expansion.
- 36-Inch Depth: Supports full-depth enterprise switches and rackmount recorders without adapter shelves or compromised airflow from forced equipment angles.
- Wall-Mount Form Factor: Elevates equipment off the floor and fixes it to the wall — reduces exposure to flooding, cleaning equipment, and foot traffic in utility and IDF closets.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm wall construction (stud spacing, material, and load rating) before mounting — a fully populated 10U enclosure with switches, an NVR, and a UPS can approach or exceed typical drywall anchor ratings.
- The 21-inch width is the outer dimension; verify interior rail spacing matches your 19-inch equipment before committing to the enclosure on tight-clearance installs.
This enclosure fits best in distributed IDF closets and security head-end rooms in mid-size commercial buildings — specifically where you need full-depth equipment clearance in a wall-mount form factor and a neutral finish that blends into the environment.
