Middle Atlantic Forum Side Cart Rack – 20RU 27" Deep Designer White

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic Forum Series Side Cart Rack is a 20RU, 27-inch deep gangable rack module finished in Wilsonart Designer White, designed for integration with Forum Series AV furniture systems. It provides dedicated rackmount equipment space that attaches laterally to a Forum Series furniture run, keeping AV infrastructure within the furniture system’s footprint rather than in a separate freestanding rack. This module is specified by AV integrators building complete Forum Series installations where rack capacity must be included within the furniture layout.

Product Description

The Forum Series from Middle Atlantic is a modular AV furniture system designed for collaboration and presentation environments. Side cart rack modules extend the Forum furniture run by adding 20 rack units of AV equipment capacity in a cart that attaches to the side of the primary Forum furniture assembly. This approach integrates the rack within the furniture aesthetic rather than placing equipment in a separate enclosure, which maintains the designed look of the installation and avoids the visual and physical disconnection of a standalone AV rack nearby.

At 27 inches deep, this side cart rack accommodates standard AV rackmount equipment including amplifiers, signal processors, control systems, and network switches. The 20RU capacity is appropriate for the ancillary equipment complement of a Forum Series installation — the AV infrastructure that supports the displays, codecs, and collaboration hardware housed in the primary furniture assembly. The Wilsonart Designer White finish is specified to match Forum Series furniture panels for a coordinated, finished appearance throughout the installation.

The gangable side cart design means the rack module connects physically to the Forum furniture, sharing the floor footprint and maintaining alignment with the furniture’s structural and aesthetic framework. This is the appropriate specification path for Forum Series installations where the integrator needs rack capacity but wants to maintain the furniture system’s unified form factor. The unit is intended for professional AV integrators working on Forum Series projects.

Key Features

• 20RU Rack Capacity — Sufficient for the ancillary AV equipment complement of a Forum Series installation.
• 27-Inch Internal Depth — Accommodates standard AV rackmount equipment including amplifiers and signal processors.
• Forum Series Gangable Design — Attaches laterally to Forum furniture runs for an integrated, unified footprint.
• Wilsonart Designer White Finish — Matches Forum Series furniture panel finish for a coordinated appearance.
• Side Cart Form Factor — Keeps rack capacity within the furniture system’s footprint, avoiding a separate freestanding rack.
• Standard 19-Inch EIA Rails — Compatible with all standard rackmount AV and IT equipment.
• Integrated Furniture Aesthetic — Designed to present as part of the Forum furniture system, not as an external rack add-on.

Typical Applications

• Forum Series AV furniture installations in conference rooms and boardrooms
• Collaboration suites and hybrid meeting rooms using Forum Series systems
• Training and education environments with Forum Series furniture
• Corporate reception and presentation spaces with integrated AV furniture
• Government and institutional meeting rooms using Forum Series as the primary furniture platform

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this side cart rack work with Forum Series furniture only, or can it be used standalone?

A: The Forum Side Cart Rack is designed to gang to Forum Series furniture systems. While the enclosure contains standard 19-inch EIA rails, its dimensions, attachment hardware, and finish are specified for Forum Series integration. Contact creationnetworks.net for guidance on compatibility.

Q: Is 20RU enough rack capacity for a full Forum Series installation?

A: For most Forum Series deployments, 20RU is adequate for the supporting AV equipment stack. Larger or more complex installations may require additional rack modules. An integrator should calculate rack unit requirements based on the full equipment list before specifying.

Q: Why is Wilsonart Designer White specified for this product?

A: Wilsonart Designer White is the standard Forum Series furniture finish. Matching the side cart rack to this finish ensures the installed system presents as a cohesive furniture assembly rather than a mixed-finish combination of furniture and rack equipment.

Q: Does the side cart rack have cable access provisions?

A: Yes. The Forum Side Cart Rack includes standard provisions for cable routing between the rack module and the primary Forum furniture assembly. Consult the installation documentation for cable management details.

Q: Can the Forum Side Cart Rack support heavy AV equipment?

A: The unit is built for standard professional AV equipment. Verify maximum load ratings in the product documentation prior to specifying high-weight equipment configurations.

Q: How do I configure a complete Forum Series system including this rack module?

A: Contact creationnetworks.net for Forum Series system design, component selection, and complete package pricing. Creation Networks provides AV integration expertise for Forum Series projects.