Middle Atlantic Forward Pre-Configured AV Racks

Racks that arrive already configured — rails, vents, lacer bars, blanks and power specified as one part number.

Forward is Middle Atlantic's pre-configured program. Instead of ordering a bare frame and then assembling a bill of materials from a dozen accessory part numbers, a Forward rack ships with the rack rails, vent panels, blanks, lacer bars, cable rings and power already specified and fitted. The result is fewer line items to quote, fewer parts to lose in the field, and a rack that is ready for equipment the day it lands. The program spans pre-configured BGR and DWR frames plus a matching set of FWD accessories.

What Is in This Collection

• Forward Pre-Configured Racks — BGR and DWR frames supplied FWD-configured, in a range of rack heights and depths.
• FWD Rack Rails — rear rack rail pairs matched to the Forward frames.
• FWD Lace Bars & Cable Rings — straight and offset L lace bars, C-style rings, in multi-packs.
• FWD Blank & Vent Panels — flanged blanks and perforated vent panels in the Forward finish.
• FWD Power & UPS Options — including cold-bypass UPS packages configured for Forward racks.

Why Specify Forward

• One part number instead of a fifteen-line accessory list on every quote
• Fewer missed accessories — the vent panel and lacer bar you forgot are already in the box
• Faster field install, since the rack is dressed before it leaves the factory
• Consistency across rooms on a multi-site rollout
• Standard Middle Atlantic rails and finish, so anything else in the line still fits
• Simpler procurement and receiving — one carton set, one line on the PO

Typical Applications

• Multi-room and multi-site AV standardization programs
• Design-build projects on compressed install schedules
• Integrators quoting many similar rooms at once
• Education and corporate rollouts with identical classroom or huddle configurations
• Any project where field labor is the expensive part

Forward vs. Building the Rack Yourself

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly comes with a Forward rack?

It varies by model, but a Forward configuration typically includes the frame, front and rear rack rails, vent panels, blank panels, lacer bars or cable rings, and a defined power option. The product listing states the configuration for each part number — check it before ordering, or ask us to confirm.

Can I add to or change a Forward rack?

Yes. Forward racks use standard 19-inch EIA rails and the standard Middle Atlantic finish, so anything else in the catalog mounts normally. Forward is a starting configuration, not a closed system.

Is Forward more expensive than buying the parts separately?

Component for component the pricing is competitive, and the real saving is in field labor and in the accessories that do not get forgotten. On a single unusual rack, building it yourself may still be the better call.

Which frames are available as Forward?

Principally BGR gangable enclosures and DWR pivoting wall racks, in a range of rack spaces and depths. See the products in this collection for what is currently stocked.

Does Forward include a UPS?

Some configurations do — there are FWD cold-bypass UPS packages sized for specific BGR frames. Most Forward racks are supplied with a power option rather than a full UPS, so specify the UPS separately if you need one.

Related Middle Atlantic Collections

• All Middle Atlantic Racks, Power & Technical Furniture
• Middle Atlantic Equipment Racks (Floor-Standing)
• Middle Atlantic Wall Mount Racks & Enclosures
• Middle Atlantic Slim 5 & Lever Lock Racks
• Middle Atlantic UPS & Battery Backup
• Middle Atlantic Cable Management & Lacer Bars
• Meeting & Conference Room AV Kits and Bundles

Quoting a repeatable room? We will pick the Forward configuration that matches your equipment list and price it per room. Contact Us or call 1-888-230-3661.