Middle Atlantic SNE24H-4236-A2 – 24" 42U 36" Hybrid Network Enclosure

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE24H-4236-A2 is a 24-inch wide, 42-rack-unit, 36-inch deep Hybrid Slim Network Enclosure configured with a split fan rear door for active rear-exhaust thermal management rated at 1,760 CFM across eight 6-inch fans. This preconfigured floor-standing AV rack enclosure is engineered for installations with mixed analog and digital equipment requiring high-airflow cooling, such as dense AV racks in corporate conference rooms, broadcast facilities, and server rooms. The A2 rear-fan configuration is the higher-airflow variant of the SNE24H line, making it the preferred choice when equipment heat loads demand more than a fan top can provide.

Product Description

The SNE24H-4236-A2 combines Middle Atlantic's proven SNE enclosure platform with a rear-exhaust active cooling configuration using eight 6-inch fans in a split fan rear door, delivering 1,760 CFM of airflow. The "H" designation confirms the Hybrid rail system: two pairs of adjustable 10-32 tapped rack rails for standard AV equipment, plus a 4-space cage-nut adaptor pair for IT devices requiring 6mm cage-nut mounting. The 24-inch cabinet width is the most common width for smaller equipment rooms and IT closets, offering a compact footprint while still providing 42 rack units of usable space.

The 70% open-area front door and split fan rear door work together to establish a front-to-rear airflow path through rack-mounted equipment. Lever Lock compatibility is included, with two 10-inch wide Lever Lock accessory mounting plates for tool-free installation of power management, cable management, and small-form-factor AV devices. The split flush-mount locking side panels provide physical security and a clean finished appearance. UL listing and seismic certification make this enclosure suitable for regulated commercial and government installations. Four casters and four leveling feet ship with the unit, enabling installation teams to roll the enclosure into place and then stabilize it. A 6-inch wide vertical wire grid lace panel is included for structured cable organization. The SNE24H-4236-A2 is available at creationnetworks.net.

Key Features

• 24" Wide, 42U, 36" Deep — Compact-width enclosure with 42 rack units of capacity, suited for equipment rooms with limited floor space.
• 1,760 CFM Split Fan Rear Door — Eight 6-inch fans in the rear door deliver high-volume rear exhaust airflow for heat-dense AV and network equipment installations.
• Expandable Fan Configuration — The split fan rear door is expandable, allowing additional fans to be added as equipment heat loads increase.
• Hybrid Rail System — Two pairs of 10-32 tapped adjustable rack rails accept standard AV equipment; included 4-space cage-nut adaptor pair accommodates IT gear requiring cage-nut mounting.
• Lever Lock Compatible — Accepts all Middle Atlantic Lever Lock vertical 21-inch accessories; includes two 10-inch wide Lever Lock mounting plates for tool-free accessory installation.
• 70% Open Front Door — High open-area front door establishes a front-to-rear cooling airflow path through rack-mounted equipment.
• Split Flush-Mount Locking Side Panels — Provide physical security and a finished appearance while splitting for easier installation access.
• UL Listed and Seismic Certified — Meets safety and seismic requirements for commercial, government, and regulated AV installations.
• Casters and Leveling Feet — Four casters for mobility during installation; four leveling feet for stable final placement on finished floors.
• Vertical Wire Grid Lace — 6-inch wide vertical wire grid panel included for organized internal cable routing.

Typical Applications

• Corporate conference room and boardroom AV racks
• Broadcast and production equipment racks
• Server rooms and network closets
• Education AV technology rooms
• Government and municipal AV infrastructure
• Healthcare network equipment rooms
• House of worship production racks

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the A2 differ from the A1 configuration?

A: The A2 uses a split fan rear door with eight 6-inch fans delivering 1,760 CFM of rear-exhaust airflow. The A1 uses a fan top providing 660 CFM of top-exhaust ventilation. The A2 is suited for higher heat loads and installations where rear exhaust is preferred over top exhaust.

Q: Is the fan rear door expandable?

A: Yes. The split fan rear door configuration is expandable, allowing additional fan capacity to be added as equipment density and heat load increase.

Q: Can this enclosure accept both 10-32 and cage-nut equipment?

A: Yes. The Hybrid rail system includes two pairs of 10-32 tapped adjustable rack rails for standard AV equipment, and the included 4-space cage-nut adaptor pair accommodates devices requiring 6mm cage-nut mounting.

Q: Does this enclosure meet seismic certification requirements?

A: Yes. The SNE24H-4236-A2 is UL listed and seismic certified, qualifying it for use in specifications that require documented seismic compliance.

Q: What Lever Lock accessories are compatible with this enclosure?

A: The enclosure accepts all Middle Atlantic Lever Lock vertical 21-inch accessories. Two 10-inch wide Lever Lock accessory mounting plates are included. Additional Lever Lock power, cable management, and device-mounting accessories can be installed without tools.

Q: What is included with this enclosure?

A: Included items are the split fan rear door, 70% open front door, solid top, split flush-mount locking side panels, two pairs of 10-32 tapped adjustable rack rails, one pair of 4-space cage-nut adaptors, two 10-inch wide Lever Lock mounting plates, one 6-inch wide vertical wire grid lace panel, four leveling feet, and four casters.

Q: Where can I purchase the SNE24H-4236-A2?

A: Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.