{"product_id":"salamander-30-extended-rear-panel-black-sa-xr30","title":"Salamander 30\" Extended Rear Panel, Black - SA\/XR30","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquipment 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/pages\/contact\"\u003eCreation Networks\u003c\/a\u003e AV team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 in Extended Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adds clearance behind rack and shelf-mounted equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects Cable Bend Radius\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prevents the tight bends that cause intermittent faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccommodates Connector Boots\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clears molded HDMI and right-angle power connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintains a finished cabinet rear rather than an open back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matches Salamander cabinet interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive Cooling Option\u003c\/strong\u003e — SA\/XR30\/AC adds cooling for higher heat loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinets housing deep codec, switcher, or DSP chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations with stiff category cable requiring a wide bend radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacks using molded-boot HDMI or right-angle power connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipment stacks where standard cabinet depth leaves cables compressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofits adding equipment to an existing Salamander cabinet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSA\/XR30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalamander Designs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtended rear panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone (see SA\/XR30\/AC for active cooling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is an extended rear panel necessary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the equipment's \u003cstrong\u003ereal depth including connectors and cable bends\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference from SA\/XR30\/AC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSA\/XR30\/AC is the same panel with \u003cstrong\u003eactive cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e built in. Specify it when the equipment load generates enough heat that passive ventilation is insufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it change the cabinet's exterior appearance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe panel extends the cabinet rear, so \u003cstrong\u003eoverall depth increases\u003c\/strong\u003e. Confirm the resulting footprint against the room layout, particularly where the cabinet sits against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho handles warranty and support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalamander Designs warranty coverage applies as published by the manufacturer. For claims or fit questions, contact \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/pages\/contact\"\u003eCreation Networks support\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salamander Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355875487980,"sku":"SA\/XR30","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/salamander-factory-installed-30-extended-rear-panel-black-fixr30-creation-networks-99204_137673f0-8dd3-4ebc-99a6-5c636afea9f2.jpg?v=1789434181","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/salamander-30-extended-rear-panel-black-sa-xr30","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}