Middle Atlantic RSH4A2X – Custom 2U Rackshelf Enclosure, 17.5" Depth

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic RSH4A2X is a custom 2U rackshelf enclosure that mounts non-rackmount AV components in any standard 19" equipment rack without drilling or modification. Each shelf ships with a black brushed and anodized face plate custom-cut at the factory to match the exact equipment you specify, so the finished front panel looks like a purpose-built rackmount chassis. At 17.5" usable depth, the RSH4A2X is the deepest standard-width 2U model in the RSH4A family, sized for full-depth source components and processors. It is a clean, repeatable way to bring consumer and small-form-factor gear into a professional rack build.

Product Description

Integrators constantly face equipment that was never designed for a rack — streaming players, cable boxes, modems, small switchers, and half-width processors. The RSH4A2X solves this with a custom rackmount shelf approach: Middle Atlantic cuts the anodized face plate opening to your component's faceplate dimensions, and the shelf body supports the chassis behind it. The result is secure mounting, a finished appearance, and no field fabrication.

Decoding the model number tells you exactly what you get. RSH4A indicates the custom RSH rackshelf platform with the black brushed anodized face plate; the 2 designates a 2-space (2U) height, and the X depth code specifies 17.5" of shelf depth. The standard-width format accepts equipment up to 17-3/8" wide, covering most full-width consumer components. Because the cutout is made to order, specify your equipment make and model at the time of purchase so the face plate arrives ready to install.

The shelf bolts into any EIA-standard 19" rack or credenza rack frame, making it a natural fit alongside the rest of the Middle Atlantic rack ecosystem. If your component is shallower than 17.5", consider the RSH4A2R (15.5") or RSH4A2S (11.5") to conserve rack depth.

Key Features

• Custom-Cut Face Plate — The black brushed and anodized face plate is factory-cut to the exact dimensions of your specified component for a finished, integrated look.
• 2U Rack Height — Occupies two rack spaces (3.5") in any standard 19" equipment rack or enclosure.
• 17.5" Shelf Depth — The deepest standard-width 2U option in the RSH4A series, suited to full-depth source gear and processors.
• No Modifications Required — Mounts virtually any non-rackmount component without drilling, brackets, or field fabrication.
• Standard-Width Capacity — Accepts equipment up to 17-3/8" wide.
• Professional Finish — Anodized black brushed faceplate matches Middle Atlantic rack panels and blanks for a consistent rack elevation.

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