Middle Atlantic SNE24D-4536-P1 – 24" 45U 36" Digital Enclosure

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE24D-4536-P1 is a 24-inch wide, 45U, 36-inch deep Slim Network Enclosure in the Digital configuration, combining maximum rack height with a shallow 36-inch depth and the narrowest available SNE width for installations where vertical density is essential but floor space is severely constrained. The P1 passive airflow configuration and chimney cooling architecture handle thermal management without in-cabinet fan trays. Long-tail search terms: 24-inch wide 45U shallow AV rack digital enclosure, narrow high-density digital server cabinet 36-inch depth chimney cooling.

Product Description

The SNE24D-4536-P1 is the combination of maximum rack height (45U), minimum cabinet width (24 inches), and reduced depth (36 inches), making it the right choice when an installation requires the most rack units possible within the smallest physical footprint. The 36-inch depth accommodates the majority of standard AV and network equipment, including 1U switches, patch panels, AV matrix cards, and signal processors that do not have extended chassis depths. The 45U capacity allows integrators to populate more rack units than 42U models in the same width and depth envelope, which can be the deciding factor in equipment rooms where adding a second cabinet is not feasible. The Digital enclosure format encloses the equipment bay and routes exhaust air vertically through a chimney column, keeping hot and cold air paths separate and supporting overhead plenum exhaust infrastructure. The P1 passive rear door is 70 percent open, relying on equipment-internal fans to drive front-to-rear airflow without requiring active cooling accessories inside the cabinet. Adjustable mounting rails, removable gang-ready side panels, casters, and leveling feet round out the feature set. The SNE24D-4536-P1 is available from Creation Networks, an authorized Middle Atlantic distributor.

Key Features

• 45U Rack Capacity — Maximum rack height for highest equipment density within a narrow shallow footprint.
• 24-Inch Width — Narrowest available SNE Digital width for tight equipment room and telecom closet installations.
• 36-Inch Interior Depth — Reduced depth minimizes floor footprint while hosting standard AV and network gear.
• P1 Passive Airflow (70% Vented Rear Door) — Equipment-internal fan-driven thermal path, no active cooling accessories required.
• Digital Chimney Cooling — Enclosed cabinet with vertical exhaust column for overhead plenum return air compatibility.
• Adjustable Mounting Rails — Repositionable front-to-back to match equipment depth requirements.
• Removable Side Panels — Gang-ready for multi-bay configurations with compatible SNE enclosures.
• Steel Construction — Structural rigidity for fully populated high-density rack builds.
• Casters and Leveling Feet — Dual options for mobile staging and permanent floor installation.

Typical Applications

• Telecom closets and compact equipment rooms requiring maximum rack units per square foot
• Secondary AV and IT rooms where adding a second cabinet is not feasible
• Server rooms with aisle or wall clearance limiting cabinet depth to 36 inches
• AV head-end rooms housing high densities of signal processors and patch infrastructure
• IT closets with shallow-depth constraints needing full 45U rack capacity

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical advantage of 45U over 42U in a 24-inch wide enclosure?

Three additional rack units in the same width and depth footprint can mean the difference between fitting all required equipment in a single cabinet versus needing a second cabinet, which may not be possible in space-constrained rooms.

Does the 36-inch depth limit equipment choices significantly?

For most AV signal processors, network switches, patch panels, and 1U servers, 36 inches is sufficient. Extended-depth servers, large UPS units, and rear-mounted cable management systems may require 42-inch or deeper models.

Is chimney cooling effective in a 24-inch wide 36-inch deep enclosure?

Yes. The chimney column's thermal performance is independent of cabinet width and depth. It routes exhaust vertically as long as an overhead plenum or exhaust path is available above the cabinet.

Can this model be ganged with deeper SNE enclosures?

Side-by-side placement is supported with compatible SNE models, though depth differences between adjacent units require planning during rack row layout and cable routing design.

What accessories are compatible with the SNE24D-4536-P1?

Standard 19-inch EIA accessories including blanking panels, patch panels, cable management rings, and Middle Atlantic PDU products are compatible.

Where can I order the SNE24D-4536-P1?

Available at creationnetworks.net, an authorized Middle Atlantic distributor.