Middle Atlantic DWR-18-26PD 18SP/26D WALLRK W/PLEXI

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic DWR-18-26PD is an 18-space, 26-inch deep wall-mount rack with a factory-installed plexiglass front door. It combines the DWR series' swing-out wall rack engineering with Forward rackrail compatibility and Lever Lock tool-free accessory support, producing a rack that installs faster, services more easily, and secures equipment behind a transparent door for visibility without removal.

Product Description

The DWR series is a purpose-built wall rack system for AV and IT equipment in locations where a floor-standing rack is impractical. The DWR-18-26PD provides 18RU of usable space at 26 inches of interior depth, accommodating deep 1U and 2U equipment including switch chassis, amplifiers, and DSP units. The plexiglass door allows visual confirmation of indicator lights without opening the enclosure—a significant operational advantage in secure or unmanned equipment rooms. The welded steel backpan mounts first, and the center section locks onto it via the tool-free Quick-Mount system, enabling single-person installation on the job site.

Key Features

• 18RU capacity at 26-inch interior depth
• Factory-installed plexiglass front door for equipment visibility without access
• Forward rackrail compatible: accepts Forward blank panels, vent panels, and horizontal cable management
• Lever Lock tool-free accessory system in center section and backpan (with LL-DWR/SR-BP)
• Robust welded steel construction with seismic certification when used with DWRSR-ZL latch
• Tool-Free Quick-Mount system for one-person center section installation
• Center section swing is reversible; key-lockable and padlock-ready
• Center section keyed separately from optional front door for layered security
• Optional minimum-clearance latch for side-by-side or interior corner mounting
• Rear channel accommodates optional PDT and PD Slim PDUs
• Designed for active or passive cooling compatibility

Typical Applications

• AV and IT wall rack installations in conference rooms, classrooms, and server closets
• Network infrastructure closets where equipment visibility is required without door removal
• Distributed AV systems in hospitality, education, and government facilities
• Secure equipment rooms requiring transparent door access control

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the plexiglass door add over a standard DWR?

The plexi door allows visual inspection of equipment status LEDs and indicator lights without opening the enclosure. This is useful in shared or semi-public spaces, unmanned equipment rooms, or anywhere that routine visual checks should not require door manipulation.

Is the rear rackrail included?

The Forward front rackrail is standard. The rear rackrail is optional (order FWD-DWR-RRxx). Contact Creation Networks to add the rear rail.

Can the DWR-18-26PD be installed in a corner?

Yes. The optional minimum-clearance latch enables side-by-side or interior corner mounting. Contact Creation Networks for the correct latch accessory.

Is this rack seismic-rated?

Yes, when installed with the DWRSR-ZL latch. Seismic certification details are available from Middle Atlantic. Contact Creation Networks for documentation.