Vertiv GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 Configurable 19U Wall Mount Enclosure
Overview
The Vertiv GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 is a configurable wall mount enclosure available in 12U, 19U, and 25U heights (24", 36", and 48" respectively), designed for IT closets, server rooms, and distributed network equipment deployments where floor space is limited. The enclosure ships in Black or Winter White to match existing infrastructure, and supports three door styles — Plexiglass, Mesh, or Solid — so you can match the enclosure to your airflow and security requirements without sourcing a separate housing. Browse the full Vertiv enclosure and power catalog to see companion units and accessories.
Key Features
- Three height options (12U / 19U / 25U): Selecting the right depth at order time avoids costly retrofit later — 12U covers a small IDF stack, 19U handles a mid-density patch/switch combo, and 25U gives room for edge compute nodes alongside network gear.
- Plexiglass, Mesh, or Solid door: Plexiglass lets you visually check indicator LEDs without opening the door — useful in secured areas where badge-access logging every routine check is impractical. Mesh maximizes passive airflow for high-wattage gear in ambient-cooled spaces. Solid gives the cleanest appearance for front-of-office installs where equipment visibility is undesirable. Match the door to the environment, not just aesthetics.
- Black or Winter White finish: Winter White blends into drop-ceiling IDF closets and lighter wall surfaces common in healthcare and education builds; Black is standard for data center rows and server rooms. Specifying the correct color at order reduces visible mismatches on shared wall mount rails.
- Swing Handle, SEAL Combo, or SEAL Electronic access control: Swing Handle is the baseline for non-sensitive areas. SEAL Combo adds a combination lock for physical security without network integration overhead. SEAL Electronic supports credential-based access and audit logging — the right choice when the enclosure holds equipment covered by HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or SOC 2 physical access requirements.
- Fan or no-fan airflow configuration: Fan-equipped builds actively manage heat for switching or compute equipment that generates sustained load; fanless builds keep acoustics low for open-plan spaces or conference rooms. Specifying at order time is cleaner than field-retrofitting a fan tray later.
- Cable management: None, Cable Bar, or Clear panel: Cable Bar organizes horizontal runs and prevents cable strain on patch panel ports. Clear panel maintains airflow lanes while providing a visual barrier between cable and equipment zones — practical in dense 19U installs where cable chaos becomes a troubleshooting liability.
Integration and Compatibility
The GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 accepts standard 19-inch rack-mount equipment across all three height configurations. The SEAL Electronic access control option integrates with credential management workflows for sites that require logged physical access. Pair this enclosure with a PoE switch for edge network deployments or with a network video recorder when deploying surveillance infrastructure in a distributed IDF layout. For structured cabling planning, see the structured cabling category for patch panels and cable management accessories that mount directly in this enclosure. For airflow and power planning guidance, consult a power distribution and UPS resource before finalizing the fan configuration — high-density edge stacks often benefit from a small UPS inside the enclosure alongside active cooling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack unit sizes are available for the GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00?
A: The enclosure is available in three heights: 24" (12U), 36" (19U), and 48" (25U). Select the appropriate height at the time of order.
Q: What door options does the GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 support?
A: Three door styles are offered — Plexiglass (for visual equipment inspection), Mesh (for passive airflow), and Solid (for appearance or security-sensitive locations).
Q: Does the GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 support electronic access control?
A: Yes. Access control options include Swing Handle (standard), SEAL Combo (combination lock), and SEAL Electronic (credential-based with audit logging capability).
Q: Is active cooling available for the GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00?
A: Yes. The enclosure can be configured with fan-based airflow or ordered without fans for low-heat or acoustic-sensitive environments.
Q: What cable management options are included?
A: Cable management can be configured as None, Cable Bar, or Clear panel — select based on your cabling density and airflow requirements at the time of order.
Q: What colors does the GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 come in?
A: The enclosure is available in Black and Winter White to match different installation environments.
The GL36WMCMP-B-SC-00-00 is one of the few wall mount enclosures where you can configure the access control tier — Swing Handle, SEAL Combo, or SEAL Electronic — at the point of sale rather than retrofitting after the fact. That matters when you're deploying into a compliance environment and need the physical access layer specified in the BOM before the enclosure ever ships to site.
Technical Highlights:
- Three U-count options (12U / 19U / 25U): Covers the full range from a small remote IDF stack to a mid-density edge compute shelf without sourcing a different product family.
- SEAL Electronic access control: Supports credential-based entry and audit logging — the differentiator when this enclosure houses equipment subject to physical access control requirements under HIPAA or PCI-DSS.
- Fan vs. fanless airflow: Selecting fan configuration at order time avoids field retrofits in hard-to-reach wall mount positions; fanless is appropriate for low-wattage patch/switch combos in acoustically sensitive spaces.
Deployment Considerations:
- Specify door style before ordering — switching from Plexiglass to Mesh post-install typically requires a new door assembly, not a field swap of the panel alone.
- The Winter White finish is a detail that gets missed on multi-site rollouts; if the facility uses white cable trays and white wall surfaces, specifying Black by default will stand out visibly in finished spaces.
This enclosure is the right call for healthcare IDF closets and retail back-of-house network deployments where physical access auditing is required, floor space is constrained, and the equipment mix changes enough over time that configuring a 25U now avoids a forklift replacement in 18 months.
