Salamander C-Frame 20" Standard Rear Panel w/Active Cooling, Black - CA/AC20

Product Overview

The Salamander CA/AC20 is a 20 in standard rear panel with active cooling for C-Frame cabinets, finished in black. It replaces the standard closed rear panel with one that actively exhausts heat, without changing the cabinet's depth.

Product Description

C-Frame cabinets are often specified where a finished, closed enclosure matters more than maximum equipment capacity — executive offices, client-facing rooms, and lobbies. That closed construction is exactly what traps heat around equipment that runs continuously. A codec and a small switcher generate modest heat individually, but in a sealed enclosure with no airflow path the internal temperature climbs well above the room and stays there.

This panel addresses that without the depth increase an extended rear panel brings, which matters when the cabinet's footprint is fixed by the room layout. For deeper equipment that also needs clearance, the 30 in CA/AC30 provides the same cooling with more depth. For help deciding between panel depths, contact the Creation Networks AV team.

Key Features

• Active Cooling — Powered exhaust rather than passive venting.
• 20 in Standard Depth — Adds cooling without increasing the cabinet footprint.
• C-Frame Specific — Designed for the Salamander C-Frame cabinet platform.
• Closed Enclosure Retained — Keeps a finished rear rather than an open back.
• Black Finish — Matches Salamander cabinet construction.
• Suits Continuous-Duty Gear — Addresses always-on codecs and switchers.

Typical Applications

• C-Frame cabinets in executive offices and client-facing rooms
• Closed credenzas housing always-on codecs and switchers
• Installations where cabinet depth is fixed by the room layout
• Rooms with limited HVAC coverage at the equipment position
• Retrofits adding equipment to an existing C-Frame cabinet

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this panel change the cabinet's depth?

No. At 20 in it is the standard depth, so the cabinet footprint is unchanged. Use CA/AC30 when equipment also needs more rear clearance.

Which cabinets does it fit?

It is designed for the Salamander C-Frame cabinet platform. Confirm the specific cabinet model before ordering.

When is active cooling actually needed?

When equipment runs continuously inside a closed enclosure — codecs, switchers, and amplifiers being the common cases. Lightly loaded or vented cabinets often do not require it.

Who handles warranty and support?

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