Middle Atlantic RSH4A5R – Custom 5U Anodized Rackshelf, 15.5" Depth

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic RSH4A5R is a custom 5U rack shelf that mounts non-rackmount AV components in a standard 19" rack or enclosure without drilling, brackets, or chassis modification. Each shelf ships with a faceplate custom cut to the exact dimensions of your specified equipment, finished in black brushed anodized aluminum for a factory-grade front panel. At 15.5" deep, the RSH4A5R is sized for mid-depth sources, processors, and control equipment. It is a practical answer for integrators who need a clean custom rack shelf for non-rackmount equipment in commercial AV builds.

Product Description

Most racks accumulate at least one component that was never designed for rack mounting: a cable box, streaming device, consumer disc player, or network appliance. The RSH4A5R from Middle Atlantic solves this with a 5U rackmount enclosure shelf whose anodized faceplate is precision cut around your component, so the device sits behind a trimmed opening instead of an open shelf gap. The result looks like purpose-built rackmount hardware rather than an improvised workaround. The 15.5" depth (R depth code in the RSH4A series) provides support for deeper chassis than the compact 11.5" and 14" versions, while the 5U height gives clearance for taller consumer and residential AV components. The shelf accommodates devices up to 17-3/8" wide, covering nearly all consumer-format chassis. Because the cutout is made to order, controls, displays, and disc trays remain accessible from the front of the rack. The black brushed anodized finish matches Middle Atlantic racks and blends with standard 19" rack faceplates from other manufacturers. For system designers, this custom-cut 5U rack shelf keeps equipment secure, ventilated, and serviceable while preserving a uniform rack elevation. Specify your component when ordering and the shelf arrives ready to bolt into any standard EIA 19-inch rack rail.

Key Features

• Custom-Cut Faceplate — The anodized face plate is precision cut to your specific component, producing a trimmed, finished opening with front-panel access.
• 5U Rack Height — Five rack units of vertical space handle taller non-rackmount components that will not fit shallower RSH shelves.
• 15.5" Shelf Depth — The R-series depth supports mid-to-deep chassis while leaving rear clearance for cabling in most standard racks.
• No Equipment Modification — Mounts virtually any non-rackmount component in a standard 19" rack or enclosure without altering the device.
• Black Brushed Anodized Finish — The aluminum faceplate presents a professional appearance consistent with commercial rack hardware.
• Standard EIA Compatibility — Installs in any standard 19-inch equipment rack, credenza rack, or wall-mount enclosure.

Technical Specifications

Source the RSH4A5R and other Middle Atlantic rack accessories from Creation Networks, your commercial AV integration supplier.