Middle Atlantic SNE24H-4242-A2 – 24"W 42U 42"D Hybrid Security Network Enclosure

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE24H-4242-A2 is a 24" wide, 42U, 42" deep hybrid security network enclosure for commercial installations that combine analog AV components and digital IT equipment under heavy thermal load. This A2 configuration is built for rear active ventilation with a 1,760 CFM split fan rear door, providing the airflow capacity dense hybrid racks require. As an SNE Series pre-configured enclosure, it ships with dual mounting systems and cable management hardware installed, and it carries UL listing and seismic certification for compliance-driven projects.

Product Description

The SNE24H-4242-A2 is sized for standard rack rows while still handling a hybrid equipment mix. Two pairs of adjustable 10-32 tapped rackrail mount conventional AV gear such as amplifiers, processors, and switchers, while the included four-space cage-nut adaptor pair handles network switches and servers that require cage-nut mounting. The 42" depth accommodates full-depth rack equipment along with rear cabling and service clearance inside the enclosure.

Thermal management is the headline of this configuration. The enclosure is configured for rear active ventilation and includes a 1,760 CFM split fan rear door fitted with eight 6" fans, expandable as the heat load grows. Air enters through the 70% open front door, passes across installed equipment, and exhausts through the rear fan door; the solid top keeps the airflow path defined. The result is high-volume cooling appropriate for equipment rooms supporting compute-heavy AV deployments.

Split flush-mount locking side panels secure the rack contents and remove quickly for service. The enclosure is Lever Lock compatible and includes two vertical 10" wide Lever Lock accessory mounting plates for tool-free mounting of power strips and small devices, plus a 6" wide vertical wire grid lace strip to dress vertical cable runs. Four casters make the loaded rack easy to position during integration, and four leveling feet stabilize the final installation. Find companion racks and accessories in the Middle Atlantic collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• High-Capacity Rear Ventilation — Configured for rear active ventilation with an included 1,760 CFM split fan rear door using eight 6" fans, expandable for additional cooling.
• Hybrid Mounting System — Two pairs of adjustable 10-32 tapped rackrail plus a four-space cage-nut adaptor pair support AV components and cage-nut IT hardware in one rack.
• Full 42" Depth — Accommodates deep servers and AV equipment with room for rear cabling and service access.
• Defined Airflow Path — 70% open front door, solid top, and flush-mount side panels channel air front-to-rear through the fan door.
• UL Listed and Seismic Certified — Meets compliance requirements for government and institutional commercial deployment.
• Lever Lock Compatible — Two vertical 10" wide Lever Lock accessory mounting plates included for tool-free accessory installation.
• Integrated Cable Management — One piece of 6" wide vertical wire grid lace organizes vertical cable runs.
• Installation-Ready Hardware — Four casters and four leveling feet included for positioning during integration and permanent placement.

Typical Applications

• Boardroom and conference room equipment head-ends with dense equipment loads
• Government spaces requiring UL listed, seismic certified rack enclosures
• House of worship AV and broadcast equipment rooms
• Auditorium and all-hands room rack closets
• Broadcast studio equipment racks
• Training room and commercial meeting space AV infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What distinguishes the A2 configuration from the A1 fan-top models?
A: The A2 is configured for rear active ventilation with a 1,760 CFM split fan rear door, compared with the 660 CFM fan top on A1 models. Choose the A2 when the rack carries a dense, high-heat equipment load.

Q: Can the fan rear door be expanded?
A: Yes. The split fan rear door ships with eight 6" fans and is expandable, so cooling capacity can grow with the installed equipment.

Q: Does this enclosure support both AV and IT equipment?
A: Yes. Two pairs of 10-32 tapped adjustable rackrail mount AV components, and the included four-space cage-nut adaptor pair mounts network switches, servers, and other cage-nut hardware.

Q: Is the SNE24H-4242-A2 suitable for seismic-rated installations?
A: Yes. It is UL listed and seismic certified, supporting specification in government, healthcare, and institutional projects with seismic requirements.

Q: How do I add power strips or accessories inside the rack?
A: The enclosure is Lever Lock compatible and includes two vertical 10" wide Lever Lock accessory mounting plates for tool-free accessory mounting.

Q: What warranty and support are available?
A: Middle Atlantic products carry the manufacturer's warranty. For warranty details, configuration help, or volume project pricing, contact the Creation Networks team through creationnetworks.net.