Middle Atlantic SNE24-CFD-42 – SNE24 Fan Door Assembly 42U

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE24-CFD-42 is a fan front-and-rear door assembly for the SNE24 enclosure series, providing active forced-air cooling for a 42U SNE enclosure configuration. This accessory kit adds intake and exhaust fan doors to an SNE24 open frame or enclosure, converting it into a thermally managed cabinet with directional front-to-rear airflow. AV integrators and IT managers looking for a 42U SNE24 fan door cooling kit, an SNE enclosure active cooling assembly, or a Middle Atlantic fan door for rack enclosures will find this assembly appropriate for high-heat equipment rooms and densely populated rack deployments.

Product Description

The SNE24-CFD-42 fan door assembly installs on a compatible SNE24 enclosure to add active front-to-rear airflow management. The assembly includes both a front intake fan door and a rear exhaust fan door, working together to push cool air across installed equipment and exhaust heated air from the rear of the enclosure. This active cooling approach is appropriate for densely populated racks containing servers, power amplifiers, and network equipment that generate significant heat loads. Fan doors replace passive ventilation with forced airflow, reducing the risk of thermal throttling and equipment failure in environments without supplemental HVAC targeting the rack. The CFD (Combined Fan Door) design integrates fans directly into the door structure, keeping the internal rack space clear of standalone fan trays that would otherwise consume rack units. The 42U format corresponds to SNE24 enclosure configurations at the taller depth variants. This assembly is compatible with the SNE24 frame and is available through Creation Networks, an authorized Middle Atlantic distributor serving AV integrators and IT infrastructure teams.

Key Features

• Active Front-to-Rear Airflow — Forced-air cooling moves heat from equipment intake to rear exhaust.
• Fan-Integrated Door Design — Fans are built into the door structure, preserving internal rack unit space.
• Combined Front and Rear Assembly — Includes both intake and exhaust fan doors in a single kit.
• 42U Configuration — Matches SNE24 enclosures configured at 42U depth variants.
• SNE24 Enclosure Compatible — Designed specifically for the SNE24 rack frame series.
• Reduces Thermal Risk — Lowers equipment operating temperatures in high-heat or high-density installations.

Typical Applications

• High-density AV and IT rack deployments generating significant heat loads
• Equipment rooms without dedicated HVAC targeting individual rack enclosures
• Server and network gear installations in warm ambient environments
• Broadcast and production control rooms with dense equipment populations
• Upgrading existing SNE24 open frames to thermally managed enclosures

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SNE24-CFD-42 sold with the enclosure or as a separate accessory?

It is sold as a separate accessory. It requires a compatible SNE24 enclosure frame. Both the enclosure and the fan door assembly are available at creationnetworks.net.

What size enclosure does this assembly fit?

The SNE24-CFD-42 is designed for SNE24 enclosures at the 42U depth configuration. For 24U configurations, see the SNE24-CFD-24, also available at creationnetworks.net.

Does the fan door assembly require electrical connection?

Yes, the integrated fans require power. Consult Middle Atlantic documentation or contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net for wiring and power requirements.