{"product_id":"salamander-c-frame-20-standard-rear-panel-w-active-cooling-black-ca-ac20","title":"Salamander C-Frame 20\" Standard Rear Panel w\/Active Cooling, Black - CA\/AC20","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eC-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \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\u003eActive Cooling\u003c\/strong\u003e — Powered exhaust rather than passive venting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 in Standard Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adds cooling without increasing the cabinet footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC-Frame Specific\u003c\/strong\u003e — Designed for the Salamander C-Frame cabinet platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Enclosure Retained\u003c\/strong\u003e — Keeps a finished rear rather than an open back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Matches Salamander cabinet construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits Continuous-Duty Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e — Addresses always-on codecs and switchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC-Frame cabinets in executive offices and client-facing rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed credenzas housing always-on codecs and switchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations where cabinet depth is fixed by the room layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooms with limited HVAC coverage at the equipment position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofits adding equipment to an existing C-Frame 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\u003eCA\/AC20\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\u003eC-Frame standard rear panel with active cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive\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\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes this panel change the cabinet's depth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. At \u003cstrong\u003e20 in it is the standard depth\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the cabinet footprint is unchanged. Use CA\/AC30 when equipment also needs more rear clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich cabinets does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eSalamander C-Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e cabinet platform. Confirm the specific cabinet model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is active cooling actually needed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen equipment runs \u003cstrong\u003econtinuously inside a closed enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — codecs, switchers, and amplifiers being the common cases. Lightly loaded or vented cabinets often do not require it.\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 confirmation, 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":48355875586284,"sku":"CA\/AC20","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/salamander-factory-installed-c-frame-20-standard-rear-panel-wactive-cooling-black-fiac20-creation-networks-47106_9c64b8f7-b903-474f-8c2f-f62bfc39c986.jpg?v=1789434182","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/salamander-c-frame-20-standard-rear-panel-w-active-cooling-black-ca-ac20","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}