42U Rack Dimensions & Specifications

AZE , as one of China server rack manufactory,offers a variety of server racks or server cabinets that can fit your data center needs. When choosing a rack or cabinet enclosure, one important factor to consider is knowing your server racks cooling strategy. The type of rack you choose will depend on the cooling methods used in your environment. This range of racks and enclosures have sizes from 2U to 58U,floor standing or wall mount type,open frame or closed racks cabinets:

  • Server racks
  • Wallmount enclosures
  • Open frame racks
  • Server racks accessories
  • Data center containment

AZE's Rack Enclosures support and protect IT equipment,with options for cooling, power distribution, security, shelving, and cable management, each rack enclosure will provide a solid foundation for applications from high density computing to networking.

  • IP20
  • 24U,42U,45U,48U,52U or other customize sizes available 
  • 19" adjustable rack
  • Server Rack Enclosures
  • Colocation Server Rack Enclosures
  • Sesimic Server Enclosures
  • Suitable for the data center containment or hot/cold aisle containment 

Each of our server rack and cabinets can be customized to your data center needs and support both hyperscale and enterprise customers.   

You can find the server rack enclosures in various industries, including government, retail, finance, cloud computing, cloud storage, education, healthcare, food and beverage, telecommunications, and energy, to name a few. Our server racks are available in 42U server racks, 45U server racks, 48U server racks and 52U server racks. They all meet EIA standards for 19" rackable server racks. We can also support static weight loads up to 3,500 lbs and dynamic weight loads up to enter 3,000 lbs.

Server racks can be customized to fit desired needs and specifications. Companies which require unique width, height, or depth dimensions or specialized applications like water or dust proofing or shock resistance can work closely with the provider to design a custom server rack solution.

The industry standard for data centers …

The 42U Universal Server Rack is compatible with a wide variety of servers and rack mountable networking equipment, including Dell, HP / Compaq IBM, and Sun products. The 42U Rack is completely customizable and can handle even the heaviest loads – up to 3,000lbs!

The 42U Universal Server Racks and cabinets

The customizable 42U rack is configured to be compatible with almost all server manufacturer’s equipment including: Dell, HP / Compaq, IBM, and Sun. 42U Racks feature a symmetrical frame to allow enclosures to be bayed in space-saving layouts, including side-by-side, one in front of another, in a corner, in U or T arrangements, all without the need for an expensive intermediate frame.

42U Universal Rack Features

  • Contemporary, sleek appearance, Strong frame structure
  • Multiple vendor equipment compatibility
  • Full line of accessories & a Family of sizes and styles

42U Universal Rack Dimensions

  • Width: EIA Standard 19″ Rack Rails
  • External Width: 23.6″ – 600mm
  • Height: 78.74″ – 2,000mm – Rack Units: 42U
  • Depths: 39.37″ & 41.34″
  • Racks in other dimensions are available.

42U Universal Rack Accessories

  • Sidewalls, Split rear doors
  • Baying Kits, toolless Shelves, casters, Bolt Down Kits, Cable Management
  • Power Strips – vertical or Rackmount, Enclosure Monitoring System
  • Toolless Blanking Panels, Fans

Rack dimensions, weight capacities, rack height and rack features of the most popular 42U server rack enclosures from the leading manufacturers.

Almost all data centers have standardized on 42U racks. The EIA (Electronic Industries Alliance) standard server rack is a 19 inch wide rack enclosure with rack mount rails which are 17 3/4″ (450.85 mm) apart and whose height is measured in 1.75″ (44.45 mm) unit increments. A 42U rack would have an internal rack unit height dimension of 73.5 inches (1.8669 m). However, each 42U rack manufacturer's sever rack external dimensions will vary. Below are charts of the specifications, sizes, dimensions for the industry's leading 42U enclosure computer racks.

APC 42U Rack vs AZE 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series APC Model AZE Model
78.39 in. 23.62 in. 42.13 in. 3000 lbs NetShelter SX AR3100SP1 RS42610SP
(1991 mm) (600 mm) (1070 mm) (1363 kg)
78.39 in. 23.62 in. 42.13 in. 3000 lbs NetShelter SX AR3100 RS42610
(1991 mm) (600 mm) (1070 mm) (1363 kg)
78.39 in. 29.53 in. 42.13 in. 3000 lbs NetShelter SX AR3150 RS427510
(1991 mm) (750 mm) (1070 mm) (1363 kg)
78.39 in. 23.62 in. 47.24 in. 3000 lbs NetShelter SX AR3300 RS42612
(1991 mm) (600 mm) (1200 mm) (1363 kg)
78.39 in. 29.53 in. 47.24 in. 3000 lbs NetShelter SX AR3350 RS427512
(1991 mm) (750 mm) (1200 mm) (1363 kg)

 

Chatsworth 42U Rack vs AZE 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications:

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Series CPI Model AZE Model
79.30 in.
(2013 mm)
23.60 in. 32.70 in. 3000 lbs GlobalFrame GF-1xxxx RS42680
(600 mm) (831 mm) (1360 kg)
29.50 in. 40.30 in.   RS42610
(750 mm) (1024 mm)  
31.50 in. 42.30 in.   RS42611
(800 mm) (1074 mm)  
  48.40 in.   RS42612
  (1229 mm)  
82.50 in.
(2096 mm)
23.60 in. 31.50 in. 2000 lbs TeraFrame
F-Series
FCxx-xxxx-xxx RS42680
(600 mm) (800 mm) to (907 kg)
27.50 in. 47.20 in.   RS42812
(700 mm) (1200 mm)  
31.50 in.     RS42812
(800 mm)    
82.50 in.
(2096 mm)
23.60 in. 42.30 in. 3000 lbs TeraFrame
HD-Series
FHD-Cxx-xxxx-xxx RS42610
(600 mm) (1075 mm) (1360 kg)
  47.20 in.   RS42612
  (1200 mm)  
78.30 in. 31.50 in. 41.20 in. (1047 mm) to 2500 lbs TeraFrame NCxx-xxxx-xxx RS42812
(1989 mm) (800 mm) 51.10 in. (1297 mm) (1134 kg) N-Series  
81.70 in.
(2075 mm)
27.32 in. 27.62 in. 2000 lbs MegaFrame
M-Series
Mx1xx-xxx N/A
(694 mm) (702 mm) (907 kg)
31.32 in. 33.62 in.   N/A
(796 mm) (854 mm)  
  39.62 in.   RS42810
  (1006 mm)  
82.30 in.
(2090 mm)
  42.62 in.   SteelFrame
T-Series
Tx1xx-xxx RS42810
  (1083 mm)  
24.00 in. 27.00 in. 2000 lbs N/A
(610 mm) (690 mm) (907 kg)
27.3 in. 34.40 in.   RS42680
(693 mm) (874 mm)  
  40.40 in.   RS42610
  (1026 mm)  
  43.40 in.   RS42611
  (1102 mm)  
  48.40 in.   RS42612
  (1229 mm)  

 

Rittal/CPI/Greatlakes 42U Rack vs AZE 42U Rack – Dimensions and Specifications

Maximum External Height External Width External Depth Static Weight Capacity Manufacturer Series AZE Model
78.74 in.
(2000 mm)
23.62 in. 31.50 in. 3200 lbs
(1451 kg)
Rittal TS8 RS42680
(600 mm) (800 mm)
27.56 in. 29.37 in. RS42810
(700 mm) (1000 mm)
31.50 in. 41.34 in. RS42810
(800 mm) (1050 mm)
79.30 in.
(2013 mm)
23.60 in. 32.70 in. 3000 lbs
(1360 kg)
Chatsworth GlobalFrame RS42680
(600 mm) (831 mm)
29.50 in. 40.30 in. RS42810
(750 mm) (1024 mm)
31.50 in. 42.30 in. RS42810
(800 mm) (1074 mm)
  48.40 in. RS42812
  (1229 mm)
80.00 in.
(2032 mm)
24.00 in. 43.01 in. 2000 lbs
(908 kg)
Great Lakes ES Server Enclosures RS42610
(609 mm) (1092 mm)
30.00 in.   RS42810
(762 mm)  

 

Our racks are constructed of solid steel and have features that facilitate airflow and provide easy access to equipment.

AZE 's server racks are constructed of solid steel to provide some of the best load ratings in the industry. Our standard cabinet can be configured with a mounting kit and baying kit to meet current Zone 4 compliance in seismic areas. Engineered to make equipment installation simple and efficient, our cabinets feature dual side panels, split rear doors, and adjustable equipment rails with number labeling on both sides. Matching locks on doors and panels provide physical security that's easy to manage. High-efficiency perforated doors allow for maximum airflow, while removable roof vent panels enable quick installation of chimneys or fan systems.

If you're looking for the best server racks, look no further than AZE.

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From data center to outdoor telecom infrastructure products, AZE has the right product for you. AZE designs and manufactures Server Racks and Cabinets, Outdoor Encosures and Electronic Enclosures, Power Distribution (Basic Rack PDUs and Smart PDUs), KVM Switches and Cable and Connectivity products to globe customers in the market.

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