Salamander 30" Extended Rear Panel, Black - SA/XR30

Product Overview

The Salamander SA/XR30 is a 30 in extended rear panel in black, used to increase the usable depth behind equipment installed in a Salamander AV cabinet. It replaces the standard rear panel where connector fields, cable bends, and deeper chassis need more clearance than the cabinet's default depth provides.

Product Description

Equipment depth specifications rarely account for what happens behind the chassis. An HDMI connector with a molded boot, a stiff category cable at its minimum bend radius, or a power cord with a right-angle plug can add several inches to the real footprint of a device. When that space is not available, cables are forced into tight bends that stress connectors and, over time, produce intermittent signal faults that are difficult to diagnose.

An extended rear panel resolves that by moving the cabinet's rear boundary outward while keeping the enclosure closed and finished. The black finish matches Salamander cabinet interiors and is not visible in normal room-facing use. A version with active cooling is available as SA/XR30/AC for equipment loads that generate meaningful heat. For help determining whether a specific equipment stack needs extended depth, contact the Creation Networks AV team.

Key Features

• 30 in Extended Depth — Adds clearance behind rack and shelf-mounted equipment.
• Protects Cable Bend Radius — Prevents the tight bends that cause intermittent faults.
• Accommodates Connector Boots — Clears molded HDMI and right-angle power connectors.
• Closed Enclosure — Maintains a finished cabinet rear rather than an open back.
• Black Finish — Matches Salamander cabinet interiors.
• Active Cooling Option — SA/XR30/AC adds cooling for higher heat loads.

Typical Applications

• Cabinets housing deep codec, switcher, or DSP chassis
• Installations with stiff category cable requiring a wide bend radius
• Racks using molded-boot HDMI or right-angle power connectors
• Equipment stacks where standard cabinet depth leaves cables compressed
• Retrofits adding equipment to an existing Salamander cabinet

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

When is an extended rear panel necessary?

When the equipment's real depth including connectors and cable bends exceeds the cabinet's standard clearance. Measure from the chassis face to the furthest point of a seated connector, not just the chassis depth on the datasheet.

What is the difference from SA/XR30/AC?

SA/XR30/AC is the same panel with active cooling built in. Specify it when the equipment load generates enough heat that passive ventilation is insufficient.

Does it change the cabinet's exterior appearance?

The panel extends the cabinet rear, so overall depth increases. Confirm the resulting footprint against the room layout, particularly where the cabinet sits against a wall.

Who handles warranty and support?

Salamander Designs warranty coverage applies as published by the manufacturer. For claims or fit questions, contact Creation Networks support.