APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Rack Enclosure

The APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide supports high-density server and networking deployments with extra room for cleaner cable routing and equipment organisation. Its wider enclosure and improved airflow help create a more manageable, serviceable rack environment where space is tight.

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APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Overview

As racks carry denser compute, networking and power paths, infrastructure teams need more enclosure space to keep cabling, airflow and service access under control.

Enclosure for Dense Production Racks

The APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide is an enclosure for high-density server and networking environments, including AI, compute and network racks. Its 42U height and 1200 mm depth suit deployments where equipment depth and rear access matter.

Designed for Practical Rack Layouts

The wider 750 mm chassis gives additional side space for cable routing and equipment organisation. That supports cleaner placement of PDUs, structured cabling and dense device mixes.

Supports Easier Operation at Scale

With higher load capacity and improved airflow, the enclosure helps teams build racks that are easier to populate, maintain and expand. It is a practical fit for environments where infrastructure density keeps increasing.

Our team can help you assess whether the APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide is the right enclosure for your rack standard, deployment model and growth plans.

APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Key Features​

The APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide is an enterprise rack enclosure for structured data center deployments, providing a standardized physical platform for secure equipment integration, airflow management, and scalable infrastructure planning.

Structured Rack Integration

Enterprise Rack Standardization
The enclosure provides a consistent physical framework for mounting and organizing IT equipment in a data center environment.

Wide Form Factor Support
The wider rack design gives additional internal space to support equipment layout and installation planning.

42U Capacity Planning
The 42U enclosure height supports orderly rack-level deployment of a full infrastructure stack.

Scalable Physical Footprint
The rack architecture supports repeatable infrastructure buildouts across enterprise and colocation deployments.

Operational Control

Equipment Access Management
The enclosure supports practical physical access for installation, maintenance, and ongoing rack-level service workflows.

Airflow Oriented Design
The rack architecture is suited to controlled equipment placement and airflow planning within the enclosure.

Deployment Consistency
The standardized enclosure format helps maintain uniform rack organization across multiple installations.

Speak to an APC Rack Specialist

If you are planning a data center rack rollout or standardizing mixed equipment placement, our APC experts can help align the enclosure with your deployment requirements.

APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

NetShelter SX

Deployment

Data Centre

Product Tier

Flagship

Rack Type

Server Rack

Rack Height

48U

Rack Width

750mm

Rack Depth

1200mm

Weight Capacity

1364kg

Cable Management

Advanced

Vertical PDU Support

Yes

Toolless PDU Mounting

Yes

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APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Deployment Scenarios

The APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide is built for dense IT rooms that need more space around the rack, not just more rack units. It fits high-cable-count, high-power deployments where side and rear access are critical for orderly installation and maintenance.

High-Density Data Centre Racks

In data centre rows carrying compute, AI and networking gear, standard-width enclosures can become cramped around PDUs, power leads and patching. The wider frame gives installers the clearance needed to keep dense builds serviceable and easier to cool.

GPU and Lab Build Environments

Software development teams running GPU clusters and lab systems often need to route heavy power and data bundles around deep equipment. This enclosure helps keep those installations organised, reducing access issues as racks become more complex.

Telecoms Network Aggregation Rooms

Telecoms sites with high-port-count switching and structured cabling need extra side space without losing valuable front rack units. The wider format supports cleaner cable paths and easier maintenance where port density rises quickly.

Render and Storage Racks for Media Teams

Media and entertainment environments often combine deep storage, render nodes and extensive cabling in one rack. The larger enclosure dimensions make it easier to install, trace and service that hardware without crowding critical connections.

Private Cloud and Compute Cabinets in Finance

Finance teams building private-cloud or high-density compute racks usually rely on redundant power and network paths. The extra rack-management space helps teams place those connections neatly and maintain them with less operational friction.

Planning an APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide Deployment?

Our team can help design and deploy APC NetShelter SX 42U Wide racks for data centres, telecoms rooms, development labs, media infrastructure and finance environments.

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