Middle Atlantic RSH4A4X – Custom 4U Anodized Rackshelf, 17.5" Deep

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic RSH4A4X is a custom rack shelf enclosure that puts non-rackmount equipment into a standard 19-inch rack at a 4U height, with no modification to the component itself. Middle Atlantic cuts the black brushed anodized face plate to the exact profile of the device you specify, so the finished installation looks like factory rackmount gear. The 17.5-inch shelf depth handles full-depth components, making this X-depth model the choice for AV receivers, power amplifiers, and similar deep-chassis electronics. Standard-width RSH4A shelves accept components up to 17-3/8 inches wide.

Product Description

Consumer and small-format AV products rarely come with rack ears, which leaves integrators improvising with generic shelves and visible gaps. The RSH4A4X eliminates that compromise. When you order, you specify the exact component going into the enclosure, and Middle Atlantic custom cuts the 4U face plate to match it, drawing on a measurement database that covers more than 8,000 AV components. The result is a neatly trimmed front panel with a snug fit around the device and no open gaps into the rack.

The 17.5-inch-deep base gives long-chassis equipment full support, so heavy components such as multichannel amplifiers and AV receivers sit securely rather than overhanging a short shelf. Ventilation perforations in the bottom of the enclosure allow air to reach the underside of the component, supporting passive cooling inside enclosed racks and credenzas. Rear brackets ship with the shelf and lock the component in place so it cannot slide out the back during cabling or transport.

The black brushed anodized finish on the face plate matches the rest of the Middle Atlantic panel ecosystem, keeping the rack elevation consistent from top to bottom. If your installation calls for wider equipment, see the wide-format RSH4A4XW; for the correct cutout specification on this model, the team at Creation Networks can assist before you order.

Key Features

• No-Modification Rackmounting — Mounts virtually any non-rackmount component in a standard 19-inch rack without altering the device.
• Precision Custom Cutout — The 4U face plate is cut to the exact dimensions of your specified component for a snug, gap-free installation.
• 8,000+ Component Measurement Database — Middle Atlantic matches the face plate cutout against an extensive database of AV equipment dimensions.
• Full 17.5-Inch Depth — Supports deep-chassis components such as AV receivers and power amplifiers from front to back.
• Standard Width Capacity — Accepts components up to 17-3/8 inches wide in the standard format.
• Ventilated Base — A perforated bottom promotes airflow under the component for cooler operation in enclosed racks.
• Included Rear Brackets — Retention brackets prevent the mounted component from sliding out the rear of the enclosure.
• Anodized Black Brushed Face — Durable finish coordinates with Middle Atlantic blank and vent panels for a uniform rack appearance.

Technical Specifications