Middle Atlantic BGR-4527-AV – 45U Pre-Configured AV Equipment Rack

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic BGR-4527-AV is a 45U pre-configured AV equipment rack that ships with the thermal management, cable management, and small-device mounting accessories integrators most often specify for commercial AV installation. Built on the BGR Series frame at 83 inches high, 23 inches wide, and 29 inches deep, it eliminates the line-item-by-line-item accessory ordering that slows down rack builds. The included DC fan top, Forward lacer bars, Lever Lock channels, and blank panels arrive as a single SKU, simplifying procurement and standardizing rack builds across projects.

Product Description

Pre-configured racks reduce two of the most common pain points in AV integration: incomplete accessory orders and inconsistent rack builds between technicians. The BGR-4527-AV addresses both by bundling Middle Atlantic's most popular Forward accessories with a 45-rackspace BGR frame, so every rack arrives ready for equipment loading and cable dressing.

Thermal management is handled by an included DC fan top (IBGR-276FT-FC) with four fans moving 276 CFM. It ships with a fan controller and power plugs for North America, the EU, the UK, and Australia, making the same rack configuration usable across international deployments.

Cable management is comprehensive. Horizontal routing is covered by a 4-pack of Forward straight lacer bars (FWD-LB-1A-4PK) and a 4-pack of 2-inch offset lacer bars (FWD-LB-2A-4PK). Vertical routing uses the Forward Vertical Wire Grid Lace (FWD-LACE-WB3-44-45) for combined vertical and horizontal runs on a single lace bar, plus the Forward Vertical Cable Management Lace (FWD-LACE-UMV-44-45) with the patented universal hole pattern, which accepts FWD-C-RING, FWD-D-RING, and FWD-TSW-15 accessories. A 15-pack of Forward tie saddles (FWD-TSW-15) and two TW12 hook-and-loop straps finish the cable dressing kit, with no hardware required for saddle placement.

Small, non-rackmount devices are handled by two 4-packs of Forward small device clamps (FWD-SIDECLMP-4) and a Lever Lock plate (LL-VP2110), with two Lever Lock vertical channels (LL-VC21) installed for tool-free accessory mounting. Rack dress-out includes four 1RU and two 2RU Forward flanged blank panels, a solid front door (BFD-45), a pair of side panels (BSPN-45-27), heavy-duty leveling feet (LF-HD), and 100 10-32 rack screws. See the full Middle Atlantic collection at Creation Networks for additional BGR accessories.

Key Features

• Single-SKU Rack Build — Frame, door, side panels, fan top, cable management, and blank panels arrive together, cutting procurement and staging time on commercial AV projects.
• 276 CFM DC Fan Top Included — Four-fan IBGR-276FT-FC top with controller and international plug set covers North America, EU, UK, and Australia deployments.
• Forward Horizontal Lacer Bars — Eight total lacer bars (four straight, four 2-inch offset) support clean horizontal cable dressing behind equipment.
• Dual Vertical Lacing Systems — Wire grid lace and universal-hole-pattern cable lace handle vertical runs and accept C-ring, D-ring, and tie saddle accessories.
• Tool-Free Small Device Mounting — Eight Forward side clamps and a Lever Lock plate mount power supplies and non-rackmount devices without hardware.
• Lever Lock Vertical Channels — Two LL-VC21 channels enable tool-free repositioning of compatible accessory plates.
• Complete Dress-Out Kit — Solid front door, side panel pair, six Forward blank panels, leveling feet, and 100 10-32 rack screws included.
• 45 Rackspaces of Capacity — Full-height frame supports large equipment complements for centralized AV head ends.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and conference room AV system head ends
• Auditorium and all-hands room equipment racks
• House of worship audio, video, and control system racks
• Training room and multi-purpose room AV closets
• Government space and commercial meeting space installations
• Broadcast studio support equipment racks

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the BGR-4527-AV that a standard BGR frame does not have?
The AV pre-configuration adds a 276 CFM DC fan top, eight horizontal lacer bars, two vertical lacing systems, Lever Lock channels and plate, side clamps for small devices, six blank panels, tie saddles, a solid front door, side panels, leveling feet, and 100 rack screws — all items normally ordered separately.

What equipment is this rack designed for?
It is configured for integrated commercial AV systems: DSPs, amplifiers, switchers, control processors, network switches, and the small non-rackmount devices that accompany them, such as power supplies and interface boxes.

Does the fan top work outside North America?
Yes. The included IBGR-276FT-FC fan top ships with power plugs for North America, the EU, the UK, and Australia, plus a fan controller.

How do I mount small devices that are not rackmountable?
The kit includes eight Forward small device clamps that mount devices without hardware, plus a Lever Lock plate (LL-VP2110) and two vertical Lever Lock channels for tool-free positioning.

Can I add more cable management accessories later?
Yes. The FWD-LACE-UMV-44-45 vertical lace uses the patented universal hole pattern and accepts FWD-C-RING, FWD-D-RING, and FWD-TSW-15 accessories, so the cable management system can grow with the installation.

Does the rack stand on feet or casters?
Heavy-duty leveling feet (LF-HD) are included for permanent placement. Caster bases for the BGR Series are available separately if mobility is required.

What warranty and support are available?
Middle Atlantic racks carry the manufacturer's warranty. Creation Networks can help with BGR accessory selection, project quotes, and pre-sale configuration questions for your AV deployment.