Vertiv Wmfp 9UX22.62X17.12 Gray - GL09WMFP-B-00

Vertiv GL09WMFP-B-00 9U Wall Mount Flat Pack Enclosure

The GL09WMFP-B-00 is Vertiv's 9U wall mount flat pack enclosure in gray — a passive, fanless cabinet designed for compact network and telecom equipment deployments where floor space is unavailable and a full rack footprint is unnecessary. At 22.62 inches wide and 17.12 inches deep, this enclosure accommodates standard 19-inch rackmount gear in a direct-wall or surface-mount configuration, making it practical for wiring closets, remote IDF locations, security head-end rooms, and light access-control equipment installations.

Overview

Wall mount enclosures like the GL09WMFP-B-00 (often searched as GL09WMFP B 00) fill the gap between a full-size floor rack and an open-frame patch panel — you get a lockable, structured environment for active and passive gear without dedicating a rack bay or a separate room. The flat-pack format ships disassembled to reduce freight damage risk and allows installation teams to stage the cabinet in tight stairwells or corridors before final assembly at the mount point.

Key Features

• 9U Capacity: Nine rack units of usable space handles a realistic IDF load — a managed PoE switch, patch panel, fiber termination shelf, and a small UPS module fit without compromise. If your closet needs more than 9U, plan for a larger variant in the Vertiv wall mount line before committing to this footprint.
• Wall and Rack Mount Compatibility: Ships ready for direct wall mount but can also integrate into a rack environment as a sub-enclosure — useful when you want a secured compartment within a larger open frame for access-control hardware or sensitive network gear.
• Passive Fanless Airflow (NoneFanClear): No active cooling means no fan noise, no fan-failure maintenance, and no additional power draw from the enclosure itself. This works for low-density switch and patch deployments with natural convection, but is a deliberate tradeoff — high-density active gear that generates sustained heat will require supplemental ventilation or a vented version instead.
• Gray Finish: Neutral gray blends into commercial and light-industrial environments. Not a cosmetic afterthought — gray enclosures are less visually disruptive in open office or reception-area IDF locations than black alternatives.
• Flat-Pack Construction: Factory-flat shipping reduces per-unit freight cost on multi-site rollouts and simplifies storage on the job site before installation. Installers assemble on-site, which also means the enclosure can be brought through standard door frames without maneuvering a pre-built cabinet.

Integration and Compatibility

The GL09WMFP-B-00 is sized for standard 19-inch EIA rackmount equipment. Confirm your deepest component — typically a PoE switch or NVR — fits within the 17.12-inch internal depth before ordering. Vertiv's broader Vertiv enclosure and infrastructure line includes complementary accessories such as blanking panels, cable management, and power distribution units sized for wall mount frames. For full rack infrastructure planning, the network cabinets and enclosures category covers floor-standing and open-frame alternatives when 9U is insufficient. Pair with a rack-mount PDU sized for wall enclosures to handle power distribution cleanly inside the cabinet. If you are deploying PoE-powered surveillance or access-control endpoints downstream, reference a PoE switch selection that fits the 9U footprint and 17.12-inch depth constraint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the usable rack unit capacity of the GL09WMFP-B-00?

A: The GL09WMFP-B-00 provides 9U of rack space, suitable for switches, patch panels, and small active equipment in a compact wall-mount footprint.

Q: Does the GL09WMFP-B-00 include a cooling fan?

A: No. This enclosure uses passive (fanless) airflow. It is appropriate for low-density deployments with natural convection but is not recommended for high-heat active gear without supplemental ventilation.

Q: What are the dimensions of the GL09WMFP-B-00?

A: The enclosure is 9U tall, 22.62 inches wide, and 17.12 inches deep. Verify that your deepest rackmount component fits within the 17.12-inch depth before purchasing.

Q: Can the GL09WMFP-B-00 be rack-mounted instead of wall-mounted?

A: Yes. The unit supports both wall mount and rack mount configurations, giving installers flexibility depending on the installation environment.

Q: What finish color is the GL09WMFP-B-00?

A: Gray. It ships in a neutral gray finish suitable for commercial wiring closets, IDF rooms, and light-industrial environments.

Jerry Tildsen

The GL09WMFP-B-00 is the enclosure I reach for when a site has a real IDF need but no room for a floor rack — the 9U capacity and 17.12-inch depth cover a PoE switch, patch panel, and fiber shelf in a single wall-hung cabinet without burning square footage. The flat-pack shipping is a genuine field advantage on multi-site deployments where you are staging gear through finished spaces.

Technical Highlights:

• 9U / 22.62" x 17.12": Fits standard 19-inch gear up to 17 inches deep — covers most 24-port managed switches and 1U NVRs without an extension bracket.
• Passive Airflow: No fan = no noise, no moving parts to fail, no draw on the enclosure power budget. Right call for patch-heavy or low-density switch closets; wrong call for anything running sustained thermal load.
• Wall + Rack Dual Mount: The dual-mode mounting means this cabinet can drop into a floor rack as a secured sub-enclosure if the site plan changes — useful on phased buildouts where IDF scope expands after initial install.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm 17.12-inch depth against your switch model before ordering — some 48-port enterprise switches run 17.5 inches or deeper and will not close cleanly in this enclosure.
• Passive-only airflow is a hard constraint, not a soft recommendation: sustained equipment heat in a sealed wall mount without fan assistance will shorten component life. Size your gear load accordingly or plan for door venting.

Best fit for commercial security head-end rooms and remote IDF closets on multi-building campus deployments where each node needs a lockable, structured home for a PoE switch and termination hardware — without the cost or footprint of a full floor rack at every location.