Full Specifications

External dimensions:

Height 750 mm / 29.5" x Width 750 mm / 29.5" x Depth 1130 mm / 44.5"

Weight:

119 kg / 262 lbs

Physical rack capacity:

12 x EIA 1¾" / 44.5 mm rack spaces
4-post rack, fully EIA-compliant, with fixed rear posts and adjustable front posts
Rack depth 800 mm / 31.5", adjustable down to 720 mm / 28.3"

Extra internal cabinet depth:

Forward of the front rack posts: 100 mm / 4" space for front frame cabling/patching
(see Technical Drawings section)

Rearward of the rear rack posts: 60 mm / 2" except where fan modules intrude
(see Technical Drawings section)

Floor space requirements:

Individual cabinets are designed to be pushed back flush against a wall. An air space of 200 mm / 8" on both sides of the cabinet is essential for normal operation.

Cooling system:

1 x ultra-low-noise exhaust fan module
1.2 kW maximum recommended total thermal load inside the cabinet

Power consumption:

32 Watts total power consumption by the AR4012 itself, including cooling system

Noise of AR4012 itself:

40.5 dBA total noise generated by AR4012, measured 1.0 m / 39" in front of the cabinet

Noise reduction:

18.5 dB broadband noise reduction, measured 1.0 m / 39" in front of the cabinet
(HP and Dell servers used as noise source in noise reduction measurements)

Mobility:

4 x heavy duty castor-type wheels
Front wheels have 360° rotation for steerability
Rear wheels have fixed front-to-back motion for stability

Rear and side access:

Detachable rear side panels, left and right, for installation and maintenance access
Detachable rear fan module backplane gives completely open rear rack access

Cable management:

70 mm / 2.75" width full-height vertical cable trays to each side of front of rack
70 mm / 2.75" width full-height vertical cable trays to each side of middle of rack
70 mm / 2.75" width full-height vertical cable trays to each side of rear of rack
(see Technical Drawings section)

Option for heavy duty cable management ladders to front of rack for larger scale network cabling applications, part code VCM12

Dust filtering:

Optional air intake dust filters, part code DF12

Door locking:

Key operated lock

Standards compliance:

Electrical systems meet or exceed BS EN 60950:2000, BS 5733:1995 and ISO 9001-2000 and are compliant ROHS Directive 2002/95 and UL60950-1 (USA).

Electronic subsystems meet or exceed EN 60950-1:2006 “Information Technology Equipment - Safety, Part1: General Requirements” and EN292: Part 1: 1991 “Safety of machinery -basic concepts, general principles for design”. Electronics subsystems are CE- certified, certificate number FTE4412GFM-M00 CE, and are compliant with harmonised international standards IEC60950-1:2001 and UL60950-1 (USA).

Acoustic foams meet or exceed UL94-HF1 “Standard for Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances”, (USA) and acoustic barrier materials meet UL94-V0 (USA). Multi-layer composite acoustic materials meet UL94-V0 (USA) and UL94-V2 (USA). Flammability ratings meet or exceed requirements in BS 60950-1:2002 “Information Technology Equipment - Safety” and harmonized international equivalent standards EN60950-1:2001 and IEC60950-1:2001.

Standard Finish

Finished in hard wearing office-type laminates, with Dark Grey sides and light oak wood-effect doors and tops.

Accessories

Drawings

AR4012 Plan Section

AR4012 External views

AR4012 side section

Please note reduction in internal cabinet depth in some rack units due to triangular protrusion of the exhaust fan module. Very deep servers or other such hardware must be installed above or below NetShelter CX fan modules.

Dimension key:
a) 775 mm / 30.5"
b) 800 mm / 31.5"
c) 860 mm / 33.5"
d) 1010 mm / 39.5"
e) Indicates soundproofed cable entry / exit pathway (acoustic materials not shown). The cable port is large enough to accommodate several hundred Ethernet cables and has a removable top cover. The design is such that pre-terminated patch panels can be installed effortlessly, with no need for de-termination and re-termination.

Delivery and Aftercare

Delivery:

NetShelter CX are designed to pass through a standard-size doorframe and are normally delivered fully assembled and ready to use. NetShelter CX can be broken down into component parts where access conditions are constrained. Please consult your NetShelter CX representative for details of delivery options in your area.

Warranty:

2 year general warranty against defective workmanship, inclusive of parts and labour

Rack Planning

Please note the following guidelines are for best installation and operation of hardware in NetShelter CX ranges of cabinets. Specific cabinet sizes are shown for illustration purposes below, but the principles extend to all NetShelter CX sizes.

Distribution of thermal load

Avoid clustering hot-running devices such as servers, dense RAID arrays and large VoIP switches in one part of the rack. Distribute the thermal load evenly up and down the rack such that each NetShelter CX fan module supports an equal amount of the thermal load, or as close to it as possible. Please allow a minimum 1U gap between all hot-running devices.

The cabinet shown in this example is the model AR4024, which has 2 x fan modules. Model AR4018 has 1 x fan module, and model AR4038 has 3 x fan modules.

Location for very deep servers

Each fan module has a triangular metal section protruding slightly into the cabinet (please also see side section drawings in technical drawings section). This does not create an issue for installation of most equipment, but to allow for ample cabling space to the rear, deep servers are generally best installed in the rack spaces above and below these triangular metal protrusions.

Side Section Dimensions of AR4024

Dimension key: a) 775 mm / 30.5" b) 800 mm / 31.5" c) 860 mm / 33.5" d) 1010 mm / 39.5"

Floor space requirements:

Individual cabinets are designed to be pushed back flush against a wall. An air space of 200 mm / 8" on both sides of the cabinet is essential for normal operation.

Please note that the NetShelter CX as shown herein are not suitable for use with blade servers.

Power Specifications

Power consumption:

32 Watts total power consumption by the AR4012 itself, including cooling system

Internal power distribution:

All power outlets in NetShelter CX feature surge protection

UK & Europe: 7 x IEC 320 C13 (10 A / 220/240 V) sockets, arranged vertically
USA/Canada: 7 x US 3 pin sockets, arranged vertically
Rest of world: 7 x IEC 320 C13, arranged vertically, unless specified otherwise

NetShelter CX power input connection:

All NetShelter CX have power input via an IEC 320 C13 (female) connection to APC PDU, an appropiate connecting electrical cable will be required for connection to a wall outlet or UPS.:

Grounding/Earthing:

All equipment installed within a NetShelter CX should have conventional grounding/earthing via power cables, but unlike conventional metal-case cabinets, the NetShelter CX itself has no requirement for additional grounding/earthing in the form of ground strapping or pipe earthing etc. The cabinet shell is constructed entirely from non-conductive materials and the rack is completely isolated from outside contact.

Anti-static measures:

No anti-static measures are required in a NetShelter CX installation. The rack has full electrical isolation and is not susceptible to static build up that can originate in conventional metal racks by contact with artificial carpet or other flooring materials.