Table of Contents
- General Information
- Safety
- Product Overview
- Configuration
- Installation
- Specifications
- Two-Year Factory Warranty
APC Netshelter CX 18U User Manual
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990-3594C-001
Publication Date: August 2015
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Table of Contents
NetShelter CX Enclosure Installation and Customization i
General Information...............................................................................................1
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
User Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety.....................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Overview...................................................................................................3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
NetShelter CX Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Enclosure components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tools required (not provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Moving the enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Configuration..........................................................................................................6
Blanking panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front doors and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation..............................................................................................................8
Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Level the enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rack stabilization options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Fan Module Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Unlock the fan module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Lock the fan module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Open the fan modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Remove the fan modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Install the fan module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Rack PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AP9567 - NEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
AP9568 - IEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connect the Rack PDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Vertical Mounting Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting the vertical mounting flanges on the side braces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Rack Mount Equipment Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
One U-space on the vertical mounting flange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cage nut installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cage nut removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Equipment Planning Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Internal Enclos ur e Dim en sio ns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cable Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear cable access port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Vertical 0U accessory channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cable management options for the enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Air Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Enclosure placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Specifications ......................................................................................................22
18, 24, 38U Enclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Two-Year Factory Warranty ................................................................................23
Terms of warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Non-transfe r able wa rr an ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Warranty claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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General Information
Important Safety Information
Read the instructions carefully and become familiar with the enclosure before trying to install or maintain it. The
following special messages may appea r throughout this manual or on the enclosure to warn of potential
hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a proc ed u re .
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical hazard
exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
About This Manual
This manual is intended for users of the specified Schneider Electric equipment. It contains important safety
warnings and instructions and provides detailed information for proper use of the equipment.
Related Documents
Download technical publications and other te chnical information or look for updates to yo ur manual at our
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User Comments
Contact www.schneider-electric.com/support. We welcome your comments about this document.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION (without alert symbol) indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
can result in equ ipment damage.
NOTICE
NOTICE addresses practices not related to physical injury including certain environmental
hazards, potential damage or loss of data.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during installation, operation, and
maintenance of the equipment.
Use caution when moving an em pty enclosur e on its casters. The enclosu re may be unstable when pushed or
pulled from the side. Push the enclosure from the front or back when moving it on its casters. For extra stability,
load 158 kg (350 lbs) of equipment into the bottom of the enclosure before moving it on its casters.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Follow all local and nati onal codes when installing the Rack PDU.
• Connect the Rack PDU to the UPS, if installed, or to a single-outlet dedicated circuit
protected by a circuit breaker or fuse with the same current rating as the Rack PDU.
• Power off the UPS or Mains Supply before connecting the Rack PDU.
• The plug or inlet serves as the disconnect for the Rack PDU. Make sure the utility power
outlet for the Rack PDU will be close to the Rack PDU and readily accessible.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
TIP HAZARD
• Stabilize the enclosure before installing the components.
• Do not extend components on sliding rails out from the enclosure until you have
installed three or more pieces of similar equipment, or the stabilizer plate or bolt-down
brackets are installed.
• Do not extend more than one componen t from the enclosure at a time.
• Load the heaviest components first, and place them toward the bottom of the enclosure
to prevent the enclosure from becoming top-heavy.
Failure to follow these instructions can resu lt in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
CAUTION
WEIGHT AND LEVERAGE HAZARD
• Doors and side panels are heavy. Removal or installation requires two people.
• Fan modules are heavy. T wo people are recommended when removing the fan modules
from the enclosures.
Failure to follow these instructions ca n result in injury.
NOTICE
To ensure adequate air movemen t, place the side of the encl osure no closer than six to
eight inches to the wall.
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Product Overview
Description
NetShelter CX enclosures are specialized enclosures with integrated cooling, noise dampenin g, and power
distribution for server and network applications in office environments. The enclosures provide storage for
industry-standard (EIA-310), 19 in. rack-mount hardware, which includes servers, voice, data, networking,
internetworking, and Schneider Electric power protection equipment.
NetShelter CX Enclosures
†One U= 44.45 mm (1.75 in.). See “One U-space on the vertical mounting flange” on page 14.
Model Voltage and
Connector Type
Rack
Mounting
Height
Rack
Mounting
Width
mm (in.)
Rack
Mounting
Depth
mm (in.)
External
Enclosure
Height
mm (in.)
External
Enclosure
Width
mm (in.)
External
Enclosure
Depth
mm (in.)
AR4018A
AR4018X429
AR4018X431
AR4018X432
100-120V
NEMA 5-15P
18 U†482
(19) 880
(34.6) 1015
(40) 750
(29.53) 1130
(44.5)
AR4018IA
AR4018IX429
AR4018IX431
AR4018IX432
200-230V
IEC-320 C14
AR4024A
AR4024X429
AR4024X431
AR4024X432
100-120V
NEMA 5-15P
24 U 482
(19) 880
(34.6) 1275
(50.2) 750
(29.53) 1130
(44.5)
AR4024IA
AR4024IX429
AR4024IX431
AR4024IX432
200-230V
IEC-320 C14
AR4038A
AR4038X429
AR4038X431
AR4038X432
100-120V
NEMA 5-15P
38 U 482
(19) 880
(34.6) 1950
(76.8) 750
(29.53) 1130
(44.5)
AR4038IA
AR4038IX429
AR4038IX431
AR4038IX432
200-230V
IEC-320 C14
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Inventory
Enclosure components
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† The leveling feet, door keys, and rack PDU power cord (not
shown) are not inst alled and can be found p acked inside the
enclosure.
Top cable access port Leveling foot (6)†
Fan module (3) Vertical mounting
flange (4)
Side access panel (2) Front door (2)
Key (2)†Airflow opening
Vertical OU accessory
channel (4)
Fan module power
supply (3)
Bottom cable access port Basic Rack PDU (1)
Caster (4)
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Tools required (not provided)
Moving the enclosure
Casters: The total load on the casters may not exceed 680 kg (1500 lbs) including the weight of the
enclosure. See the enclosure “Specifications” on page 22.
The front wheels have 360 degree rotation for maneuverability. Rear wheels have front-to-back motion for
stability. Push the enclosure from the front or the back, not the sides. the enclosure may be unstable when
pushed from the side. For greater stability, load 159 kg (350 lbs) or more of equipment into the enclosure
before moving it on its casters.
Phillips screwdriver Utility knife Level Cage nut tool
WARNING
TIP HAZARD
• To prevent tipping, push the enclosure from the fron t or back, not the sides.
• For greater stability, load 159 kg (350 lbs) or more in the bottom of the enclosure before
moving.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
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Configuration
Before installing the enclosure, plan the location and space needed to install equipment, and plan the
ergonomics of keyboards and video monitors. Improper airflow could damage installed components.
Blanking panels
Use blanking p anels to close up large open
spaces in th e CX but not to completely seal
the rack. The NetShelter CX works best
when air can travel not just through the
equipment vents, but also above and
below any equipment that generates
thermal energy.
Schneider Electric offers modular, plastic
Airflow Management Blanking Panels that
snap into place without tools (AR8136BLK).
Front doors and Side Panels
The front doors and side panels may be opened or removed to access the interior. Locking side panels offer
additional security and assist with proper airflow within the enclosure. The locking side panel does not ship
locked. To avoid per sonal injury or da mage to the encl osure, one person should support the door or side panel
while another person removes th e door or side panel from its frame.
Hinges
Installation
Slide the hinge on the door or side pane l into the front of
the mounting plate att ached to the inside of the enclosure.
Using finger pressure, press the hinge onto the mounting
plate. The latch will secure with an audible click.
CAUTION
WEIGHT AND LEVERAGE HAZARD
Doors and side panels are heavy. Removal or installation requires two people.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury.
CLICK!
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Three hinges are att ached to their mou ntings in the enclo sure to
complete door inst allation. 38 and 24U enclosures have three (3 )
hinges per door. The 18U enclosures have two (2) hinges per
door.
Removal
Press on the hidden latch under the side arm.
Lift the hinge arm off the mounting plate
Slide the latch and door away from the mounting
plate.
When all hinges are det ached from their mountings, the
door can be removed.
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Installation
Installation and Setup
If equipment mounting rails are adjusted from their standard factory installed positions to a deeper position,
such as in a networking application, the leveling feet must be used.
NOTE: The leveling feet are packaged separately and placed in the enclosure. Remove the package
containing the leveling feet from the inside of the enclosure. Screw the leveling feet into the bottom of the
enclosure.
Level the enclosure
Level the enclosure before installing equipment.
Move the enclosure to a level location.
Turn each leveling foot clockwise to extend the
leveling foot until it makes firm contact with the floor.
Use one or more levels (not provided) to adjust each
foot until the enclosure is level and plumb.
NOTICE
Leveling feet provide a stable base if the floor is uneven, but canno t compensate for a
badly sloped surface.
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Rack stabilization options
Lock the casters for additional stabilization.
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Fan Module Removal and Installation
Unlock the fan module
Open the right hand side access panel.
Unscrew the thum b scr ew on the righ t sid e of th e fa n modu le to
unlock the fan module so it can be opened.
Lock the fan module
Open the right hand side access panel.
Install the thumbscrew on the right side of th e fan module to lock
the fan module in place.
Open the fan modules
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The clips pull apart to release.
The module can then be swung open.
To open all the fan module s, start at the bo tto m .
1. Swing the fan module out on its hinges.
2. Disconnect the fan module power supply lead from
the fan module.
3. Open the bott om mo du le
Open the center module
Open the top module
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Remove the fan modules
Note: Start at the top when removing the fan modules.
Lift the fan module from the hinges attached to the
NetShelter CX enclosure.
Remove the top fan module
Remove the center module
Remove the bottom fan module
Install the fan module
Reverse the removal procedure to install the fan module.
CAUTION
HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fan modules are heavy. Two people are recommended to remove the fan modules from the
enclosures.
Failure to follow these instructio ns can result in injury, or equipment damage.
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Rack PDU
The NetShelter CX Enclosure is provided with one Ba sic Rack PDU. The Rack PDU distributes power to
devices in the enclo su re.
AP9567 - NEMA
Outlets The Rack PDU has fourteen (14) NEMA 5015R o utlets.
Power cord The 12 foot (3.66 meter) power cord terminates
with a NEMA 5-15P plug.
AP9568 - IEC
Outlets The Rack PDU has fifteen (15) IEC-320-C13 outlets.
Power cord The 6.5 foot (1.98 meter) power cord terminates
with a IEC-320-C14 plug.
Specifications
Electrical
Connect the Rack PDU
Connect the Rack PDU to the UPS when a UPS is installed in the enclosure or connect it to the nearest local
Mains supply point.
AP9567 AP9568
Input connector NEMA 5-15P IEC-320-C14 inlet
Output connectors (14 ) NEMA 5-15R outlets (15 ) IEC-320-C13 outlets
Nominal input voltage 100-120 VAC 120 - 240 VAC
Acceptable input voltage ± 10 % of nominal voltage
Input frequency 50 / 60 Hz
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Follow all local and national codes whe n installing the Rack PDU.
• Never use extension cords with the Rack PDU.
• Connect the Rack PDU to the UPS, if installed, or to a single-outlet dedicated circuit
protected by a circuit breaker or fuse with the same current rating as the Rack PDU.
• Power off the UPS or Mains Supply before connecting the Rack PDU.
• The plug or inlet serves as the disconnect for the Rack PDU. Make sure the utility
power outlet for the Rack PDU will be close to the Rack PDU and readily accessibl e.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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Vertical Mounting Flanges
Vertical mounting flanges come factory-installed on the enclosure in the
proper position for use with rack-mountable equipment having a depth of
800 mm (31.5 in.). The front mounting flanges are a djustable towards the
rear of the enclosure to accommodate different rails or equipment with
other depths. The rear mounting flanges are adjustable towards the front.
The flanges can be adjusted to be as close as 120 mm (4.7 in.) or as far
as 880 mm (34.6 in.) apart in 40 mm (1.5 in.) increments.
NOTE: If the front accessory channel is removed from the enclosure, the
front rails can be adjusted forward 8 cm (3.14 in.).
A common applica tion for the e nclosure is to mo ve the flan ges to a depth
of 476 mm (18.75 in.) to accommodate networking and
telecommunications equipment.
Adjusting the vertical mounting flanges on the side braces
Perform this pr ocedure without any eq uipment installed on the mounting flanges.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver (not provided) to
remove the screws in the vertical mounting
flange.
2. Move the pre-installed cage d nuts to the desired
location, then reposition th e vertical mounting
flange to this position and install the screws.
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Rack Mount Equipment Installation
This section provides information on how to install rack-mo unt equipment in the enclosure . The manufacturer’s
instructions included with the equipment provide more detailed information.
One U-space on the vertical mounting flange
To install rack-mount equipment, locate the top and bottom of a U-space on the mounting flanges. Every third
hole on the mounting flanges of a NetShelter enclosure is numbered to indicate the middle of a U-space.
A U-space consists of one of these numbered holes and one hole directly above and below it, as shown.
Cage nut installation
Schneider Electric offers a cage nut hardware kit (AR8100) for use with square holes.
1. Install cage nuts on the interior of the vertical mounting flange. Install cage nuts horizontally, with
the ears engaging the sides of the square hole. Insert the cage nut into the square hole by
hooking one ear of the cage nut assembly through the far side of the hole.
2. Place the cage nut tool (not provided) on the other
side of the cage nut and pull to snap it into positi on.
Cage nut removal
1. Remove any attached screw.
2. Grasp the cage nut and squeeze the sides to
release it from the square hole.
CAUTION
HAZARD OF FALLING EQUIPMENT
Never install cage nuts vertically with the ears engaging the top and bottom of the square
hole. This will result in insecure mounting for rack-mounted equipmen t.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
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Equipment Planning Guidelines
Please note the following guidelines for proper installation and operation of hardware in a NetShelter CX
Enclosure.
Avoid clustering hot-running equipment such as
servers, dense redund ant arrays o f indepen dent
disks (RAID), and large voice-over-internet-
protocol (VOIP) switches in one part of the
enclosure. Distribute the thermal load evenly up
and down the enclosure such that each fan
module suppor ts an equal amoun t of the thermal
load.
Each fan module has a triangular metal section
which protrudes slightly into the enclosure. This
does not create an issue for installation of most
equipment, but to allow for ample cabling space
to the rear of the enclosure, deep server s should
be installed in the enclosure space above and
below these triangular metal protrusions.
Fan m od ule 2Fan module 1
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Internal Enclosure Dimensions
The fan module creates a triangular pro trusion which reduces the internal depth of the enclosure at that point.
The depth of your equipment sh ou ld be consider ed to en sure ro om for cables an d for a dequa te air circu lation.
Deep servers should be moved above or below the protrusions.
Dimension key
a. 840 mm (33.10 in.)
b. 800 mm (31.5 in.)
c. 934 mm (36.77 in.)
d. 1001 mm (39.41 in.)
e. Indicates soundproofed cable entry/exit pathway.
18U 24U 38U
REAR
RACK
POSTS
FRONT
RACK
POSTS
RACK
UNITS
14 - 18
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REAR
RACK
POSTS
FRONT
RACK
POSTS
RACK
UNITS
20 - 24
RACK
UNITS
7 - 12
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REAR
RACK
POSTS
FRONT
RACK
POSTS
RACK
UNITS
33 - 38
RACK
UNITS
20 - 25
RACK
UNITS
7 - 12
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17 NetShelter CX Enclosure Installa tion and Customization
Cable Management
The NetShelter CX enclosure has a cable access opening (cable port) at the rear of the enclosure. The 38U
enclosure has an additional cable port at the top for cabling from above. Four vertical 0U accessory channels
are factory installed in the enclosures.
A variety of other cable management accessories are available. Visit the website at www.schneider-
electric.com and go to the NetShelter CX product page for a full list of compatible cable management
accessories.
Rear cable access port
The cable port is large enough to
accommodate approximately 300-400 Cat
5e - Cat 6A ethernet cables and has a
removable to p cov er. The design is such
that pre-terminated data distribution panels
can be installed effortlessly, with no need
for de-termination and re-termination.
Unscrew and remove one of the two
thumbscrews to swing open the port door.
Unscrew and remove the second
thumbscrew to fully remove the cable port
door.
Vertical 0U accessory channels
The vertical 0U accessory channels provide toolless mounting capabilities for Schneider Electric Rack Power
Distribution Units, Schneider Electric cable containme nt brackets, and tie-of f locations for cables. The stan dard
position for the accessory channels is two located in the front of the enclosure and two in the rear of the
enclosure.
Removal
Vertical 0U accessory channels can be removed completely
from the enclosure. Loosen the fasteners that attach the
vertical 0U accessory to the enclosure.
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7
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Cable management options for the enclosures
Product SKU Description Figure
19 in.
horizontal
cable
organizers
AR8602 (1U)
AR8600 (2U)
AR8601 (2U
double sided)
AR8603A (2U
high density)
Route patch cables
horizontally at the
front or rear of a
19 in. EIA
enclosure.
Cable
management
rings
AR8113A Fastens cables to
posts, mounting
rails, or braces.
19 in.
horizontal
cable
organizer
AR8425A (1U)
AR8426A (2U)
Routes cables
horizontally on the
front or back of the
19 in. EIA rack.
19 in. 2U pa tch
cord organ ize r AR8427A Routes cables
horizontally on the
front or back of the
19 in. EIA rack.
19 in. 2U
horizontal
cable
organizer
pass-through
AR8428 Routes cables
horizontally or front-
to-rear.
19 in. 1U cable
pass-through
with brush strip
AR8429 Assists with
containing air in the
enclosure.
Cable
containment
brackets
AR7710 Contains cables
along the vertical 0U
accessory channel
and is installed
without tools.
Quantity of six.
19 NetShelter CX Enclosure Installa tion and Customization
0U accessory
mounting
bracket
AR7711 The bracket can be
mounted in va rious
locations throughout
the enclosure for
supporting small
accessories and
equipment.
Vertical Cable
Organizer for
NetShelte r 0U
Channel
AR8442 Eliminates cable
stress by organizing
cable layout within
the rear channels of
the enclosure. T akes
up 0U of space
within the enclosure.
Consists of two
pieces of equal size
that, when
connected, sp an the
height of a 42U
enclosure. Can be
used in any
Schneider Electric
enclosure.
Vertical fiber
organizer and
spools
AR8443A T h e vertical fiber
organizer and fiber
organizer spools
provide a method to
manage fiber
cabling within an
enclosure and
mount toollessly into
the vertical 0U
accessory channel
of the enclosure.
Quantity of two.
Fiber organizer
(spools only) AR8444 Can be mounted
toollessly to the
vertical fiber
organizer or
attached with
screws to the
mounting rails of
750 mm wide
enclosures.
Product SKU Description Figure
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NetShelter CX Enclosure Installation and Customization20
1U cable ring AR7707 Fastens cables to
posts, for use with
750 mm enclosure
networking
applications.
Toolless
Hook-and-
Loop Cable
Managers
AR8621 A toolless mount
hook-and-loop cable
fastener for
organizing data
cable bundles.
Various mo unting
positions are
available on the
back panel of a
vertical cable
organizer. Quantity
of ten.
Fixed-shelf
(50 lb) AR8105BLK Cantilever fixed
shelf to enable the
mounting of a
monitor or othe r
equipment into the
rack environment or
to allow cable pass-
through from the
front to rear of the
enclosure.
Product SKU Description Figure
21 NetShelter CX Enclosure Installa tion and Customization
Air Circulation
Enclosure placement
When placing the NetShelter CX in an open office environment:
• The rear of the unit can be pushed fully against a wall. Six to eight inches of clearance should be
left on either side of the unit.
• Do not place the enclosure unit in direct sunlight or in a small non-air conditioned space.
• Place the enclosure close to ventilation or cool air ingress points in the room.
PDU
FRONT
REAR
Air Paths
NetShelter CX Enclosure Installation and Customization22
Specifications
18, 24, 38U Enclosures
Item
Measurements
18U 24U 38U
Height 1015 mm (41 in.) 1275 mm (50.2 in.) 1950 mm (77 in.)
Width 750 mm (29.53 in.) 750 mm (29.53 in.) 750 mm (29.53 in.)
Depth 1130 mm (44.5 in.) 1130 mm (44. 5 in .) 1130 mm (44.5 in. )
Net weight enclosure 131 kg (288.81 lb) 154.5 kg (339.5 lb) 2 02.5 kg (446.44 lb)
Net weight packaged 157.5 kg (347.2 lb) 182 kg (401.24 lb) 230 kg (507.1 lb)
Clearance (for wiring between
front door and vertical rail) 60.96 mm (2.40 in.) 60.96 mm (2.40 in.) 60.96 mm (2.40 in.)
Maximum equipment Weight:
Static load
(4 casters + 6 leveling feet)
830 kg (1826 lb) 805 kg (1771 lb) 780 kg (1716 lb)
Maximum recommended thermal
load 1.2 kW
(4,100 BTU/hr) 2.4 kW
(8,200 BTU/hr) 3.6 kW
(12,300 BTU/h r)
Power consumption 39 watts 68 watts 101 watts
Noise reduction † Up to 18.5 dB Up to 18.5 dB Up to 18.5 dB
† 18.5 dB equates to perceived drop in noise of 98.5%. The NetShelter CX generates 48.5 dB of noise during
normal operation. This is below standard office ambient noise levels of approximately 50 dB.
23 NetShelter CX Enclosure Installa tion and Customization
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