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Black 42U server rack with plexiglass front door and vented rear panels

Tripp Lite

Tripp Lite SR42UBG 42U server rack, plexiglass front door, vented back doors and side panels

SKU CH-RKDD-B8651 MPN SR42UBG

42U server rack enclosure with plexiglass front door, vented rear doors and side panels, supporting 3000 lbs stationary load

  • Rack height42U
  • Load capacityStationary (lbs) : 3000 Rolling (lbs) : 2250
  • Standards metEIA-310-E
  • Product dimensions78.5 in × 23.63 in × 43.0 in
  • Product weight286 lb (130 kg)
  • Product typeRack Enclosure
  • 42U capacity supports dense server deployments
  • 3000 lb stationary load rating handles heavy equipment
  • Fully assembled delivery enables immediate installation
  • EIA-310-E compliance ensures universal 19-inch hardware fit
  • Plexiglass front door with vented panels provides secure airflow management

Purpose and Audience

The Tripp Lite SR42UBG is a 42U server rack enclosure built for data centres and network rooms that need secure, high-density equipment mounting. It ships fully assembled on heavy-duty casters so teams can roll it into position and begin installing 19-inch gear immediately.

Deciding Specification

The enclosure follows the EIA-310-E standard with unthreaded square-hole vertical posts, guaranteeing compatibility with any 19-inch rack-mount server, switch or patch panel that uses cage nuts. Buyers whose hardware requires threaded round holes or proprietary rail kits will need a different mounting solution.

Sustained Load Behaviour

The frame supports a stationary weight capacity of 3000 lbs and a rolling capacity of 2250 lbs, allowing fully populated racks to remain stable during long-term operation. Integrated baying tabs let administrators join multiple units into continuous rows, while vented rear doors and side panels maintain airflow under continuous thermal load.

How it compares

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Price $1,420.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTripp Lite
Model nameSR42UBG
Product typeRack Enclosure
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Rack height42U
Load capacityStationary (lbs) : 3000
Rolling (lbs) : 2250
Product dimensions78.5 in × 23.63 in × 43.0 in
Product weight286 lb (130 kg)
Shipping weight156.08 kg
Package size2159 × 1143 × 660 mm
Environment & compliance
Standards metEIA-310-E

Questions about this item

What does the 42U height mean for the equipment I can install?

The 42U height provides 42 rack units of vertical mounting space, allowing you to install up to 42 units of 19-inch EIA-310-E compliant servers, switches, or other rackmount gear in a single enclosure.

What does the EIA-310-E standard mean for compatibility with my 19-inch hardware?

EIA-310-E compliance guarantees that the unthreaded square-hole rails accept standard cage nuts, so any 19-inch rackmount equipment built to that same standard will mount securely without adapters.

What floor space and clearance does the 23.63-inch width and 43-inch depth require?

The enclosure occupies a 23.63-inch by 43-inch footprint; allow additional clearance in front and rear for the plexiglass front door and vented rear doors to swing open fully for service access.

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