Middle Atlantic SNE30F-CN-4542 – 30" Frame, Cage-Nut, 45U×42"

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE30F-CN-4542 is a 30-inch-wide, 45U, 42-inch-deep SNE30 open frame rack with two pairs of universal cage-nut rack rails. It is the cage-nut variant of the SNE30F-4542, suited for environments where server manufacturers require cage-nut mounting for warranty compliance or where mixed-vendor equipment uses different fastener standards. Doors, side panels, and tops are ordered separately, keeping the configuration flexible for project-specific thermal and security requirements.

Product Description

The SNE30F-CN-4542 provides 45 rack units of mounting space in a 42-inch depth, positioned as the shorter-depth cage-nut option in the SNE30 frame line. The 42-inch depth accommodates most 1U through 4U rack-mount servers without extension rails while reducing the overall cabinet footprint by six inches compared to 48-inch-deep variants, which matters in equipment rooms with constrained row spacing. Universal cage-nut rails accept both 6mm and 10-32 cage nuts, covering the full range of server and networking hardware from major manufacturers without requiring rail adapters. Two pairs of rails adjust fore and aft to align equipment flanges at any standard mounting depth, supporting front-mount, mid-mount, and four-post configurations. Lever Lock compatibility allows encoders, power supplies, fiber converters, and access control modules to mount in unused rack units without dedicated adapter hardware. The welded steel frame carries a UL listing and seismic certification, addressing building-code requirements in seismically active regions. Four casters allow repositioning under load; four leveling feet stabilize the cabinet in its operating position. Raised-floor riser bases (sold separately) support under-floor cabling integration on raised-floor deployments. The frame-only design defers the door and panel selection, allowing project teams to finalize thermal management and physical security specifications independently of the structural frame order. All SNE30 accessory panels, cable managers, and PDU brackets attach without field drilling.

Key Features

• Universal Cage-Nut Rails (2 Pair, Adjustable) — Accepts 6mm and 10-32 cage-nut hardware; satisfies server warranty requirements.
• 45U Rack Space — Three more rack units than 42U SNE30 variants; suits high equipment counts.
• 42" Usable Depth — Reduced footprint versus 48" variants; fits constrained row spacing.
• 30" Overall Width — Aligns with SNE30 enclosure arrays and raised-floor tile grids.
• Lever Lock Compatible — Mounts small devices in unused rack units without adapter plates.
• UL Listed & Seismic Certified — Meets code requirements in seismic zones.
• Raised-Floor Ready — Accepts seismic and standard riser bases.
• Panel-Agnostic Frame — Doors and panels ordered separately to match project requirements.
• 4 Casters + 4 Leveling Feet Included — Mobile during installation; feet lock position under load.

Typical Applications

• Data center rows where cage-nut rail compliance is required and row depth is limited
• Mixed-vendor IT deployments using server slide kits that specify cage-nut mounting
• AV/IT convergence racks with 45U capacity requirements in shallower equipment rooms
• Multi-bay SNE30 enclosure configurations mixing cage-nut and 10-32 frames
• Seismically rated facilities requiring UL listed enclosures

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SNE30F-CN-4542 and SNE30F-4542?

The SNE30F-CN-4542 includes universal cage-nut rails; the SNE30F-4542 includes 10-32 threaded rails. Both share the same 45U×42" frame dimensions. Choose the CN variant when server manufacturers require cage-nut mounting for warranty compliance or when equipment from multiple vendors uses different fastener standards.

Does this frame include doors or panels?

No. The SNE30F-CN-4542 is a frame-only product. Doors, side panels, and tops are ordered separately from the SNE30 accessory catalog.

How does the 42" depth compare to the 48" depth variants?

The 42-inch depth accommodates most standard 1U–4U servers and reduces the overall floor footprint by six inches per cabinet compared to 48-inch variants. For equipment exceeding 42 inches of required depth, consider the SNE30F-CN-4548.

Are all SNE30 accessories compatible with this frame?

Yes. All SNE30F frames share the same outer dimensions and accessory mounting points, so panels, cable managers, and PDU brackets from the SNE30 catalog attach identically regardless of rail type.