Middle Atlantic SNE30D-4236-P1 – 30" 42U 36" Digital Enclosure

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE30D-4236-P1 is a 30-inch wide, 42U, 36-inch deep Slim Network Enclosure in the Digital enclosed configuration, designed for installations where a shorter cabinet depth is preferred due to room layout, aisle width constraints, or equipment profiles that do not require 42-inch or deeper cabinets. The P1 passive rear door provides 70 percent open area for front-to-rear airflow, and the chimney column exhausts heat vertically into an overhead plenum. Long-tail search terms: 30-inch wide 42U shallow-depth digital AV rack, 36-inch deep passive digital server cabinet chimney cooling.

Product Description

The SNE30D-4236-P1 reduces cabinet depth to 36 inches compared to the standard 42-inch models, which is beneficial in equipment rooms with restricted aisle-to-wall clearance, under-staircase installations, or any layout where the shorter footprint allows a cabinet row that would otherwise not fit. The 36-inch interior depth is sufficient for the majority of 1U and 2U AV processors, network switches, patch panels, and fiber distribution units that do not have extended chassis lengths. The 30-inch width provides interior clearance for wide patch fields and horizontal cable management, making this model a practical choice for high-port-count networking builds in space-constrained rooms. The Digital enclosure format provides a fully enclosed cabinet body with an integrated chimney exhaust column that routes hot air vertically, separating it from the cold supply and making the enclosure compatible with overhead plenum return air systems. The P1 passive configuration relies on equipment-internal fans to drive airflow through the 70-percent open rear door, eliminating the need for in-cabinet fan trays. With 42U of rack height, this model covers standard AV and IT density requirements. Adjustable mounting rails, removable side panels, and casters with leveling feet complete the package. The SNE30D-4236-P1 is available from Creation Networks, an authorized Middle Atlantic distributor.

Key Features

• 42U Rack Capacity — Standard height for typical AV and IT equipment density requirements.
• 30-Inch Width — Wide interior for patch fields, horizontal cable management, and wide-format equipment.
• 36-Inch Interior Depth — Reduced footprint fits in aisle-constrained and under-clearance installation environments.
• P1 Passive Airflow (70% Vented Rear Door) — Front-to-rear thermal path driven by equipment-internal fans, no in-cabinet fan trays required.
• Digital Chimney Cooling — Enclosed vertical exhaust column compatible with overhead return-air plenum systems.
• Adjustable Mounting Rails — Depth-repositionable to accommodate varied equipment mounting depths.
• Removable Side Panels — Gang-ready for multi-bay configurations with compatible SNE enclosures.
• Steel Construction — Structural rigidity for standard AV and IT rack loads.
• Casters and Leveling Feet — Mobile staging and permanent fixed placement options included.

Typical Applications

• Equipment rooms with limited aisle-to-wall depth requiring shorter cabinets
• AV head-end rooms where equipment is shallower than 36 inches and full-depth cabinets are unnecessary
• Server rooms fitting cabinets beneath low-clearance architectural features
• IT closets with overhead obstructions limiting available rack depth
• Network operations centers (NOC) standardizing on a shallow-depth open rack footprint

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment fits in a 36-inch deep cabinet?

Most 1U and 2U network switches, AV processors, patch panels, fiber distribution units, and standard servers with chassis lengths under 32 inches fit comfortably in a 36-inch deep cabinet. Extended-depth servers and large UPS units may require 42-inch or 48-inch depth models.

Why choose 36-inch depth over 42-inch?

The 36-inch depth reduces the front-to-rear footprint of the cabinet, which is useful in equipment rooms where aisle width between cabinet rows and walls is restricted, or where room layout prevents installation of deeper cabinets.

Does the shorter depth affect chimney cooling performance?

No. The Digital chimney column exhausts heat vertically regardless of cabinet depth. Cooling performance is driven by the equipment's internal fans and the overhead plenum return air capacity, not the cabinet depth.

Can this cabinet be ganged with 42-inch deep SNE models?

Side-by-side ganging is supported with compatible SNE enclosures, but the depth difference between adjacent units requires attention during floor plan and cable routing design.

Is 30-inch width necessary for this model?

The 30-inch width provides useful interior clearance for wide patch fields and horizontal cable management trays, but a 24-inch or 27-inch model may be appropriate if wide-format accessories are not required.

Where can I order the SNE30D-4236-P1?

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