DEFENDER™ Server Cabinets
Our DEFENDER™ cabinets are innovative, air-conditioned server racks that provide organizations with a more cost-effective and reliable way to protect their electronics.
Need a Custom Air Conditioned Server Rack?
We offer design services and solutions to meet the needs of any product specification for your climate controlled server rack. You can count on our expert resources and engineering capabilities to support any stage of your project, from concept to production. Contact us with your requirement today.
Why Choose Climate-Controlled Server Racks From Emcor?
When you’re looking for an efficient server rack with a built-in AC unit, the DEFENDER™ should be your first choice. Our AC server cabinets are constructed with a welded gauge steel frame and finished with textured powder paint, offering unrivaled durability and strength to safeguard electronics from elements, including dirt, moisture and heat. They’re available in various colors to make it easy to match the appearance of your existing infrastructure. Each unit is manufactured with fully gasketed front and rear doors with viewing windows for improved security and visibility.
Internally, these high-quality server rack cooling solutions boast NEMA-rated air conditioners with digital temperature controllers. These controllers enable remote monitoring capabilities to provide uninterrupted access to the real-time condition of your unit. We also equip them with built-in condensate evaporators and quiet rotary compressors for effective cooling of up to 4 kW. Since they leverage closed-loop systems, the AC unit won’t produce condensate to eliminate any need to vent the system.
Purchase Your Temperature-Controlled Server Cabinet Today
At Emcor, we’re proud to produce some of the best air-conditioned server racks for data centers on the market. While we offer many pre-configured models, our experts also supply cutting-edge design services to ensure you get an AC unit with the right BTUs and size specifications to install within your space.
Purchase a unit or contact our team to learn more about our air-conditioned network cabinet solutions today!
Features
AC Server Cabinet Features
- Welded 12-gauge steel frame
- Fully gasketed locking front door with viewing window
- Fully gasketed locking rear door
- 19″ EIA Square hole rails can accept Rackstuds™
- Gland plate in top for cable entry/exit
- Brushed grommet cable entry/exit in bottom
- Works with GapFill™ airflow management accessories, as well as a variety of PDUs
- Remote monitoring capability
Specifications
- Welded 12-gauge steel frame
- Rails have square holes with EIA 310-D spacing
Paint / Finish
- Color: Select from one of nine proprietary color options. Sample kits are available upon request.
- Our products are finished in textured powder paint. Powder coating provides a durable high-quality finish.
Load Rating
- Static Load Rating: 2000 lbs. [907 kg.]
- A cabinet has a static load when:
- It is in its final, permanent, fully secured location, and
- Its load is uniformly applied to the two sets of rack-mounting rails
- Never move a cabinet with its maximum static load applied
Industry Standards
- EIA 310-E
AC Unit Features
- Designed to mount on the side of the enclosure while maintaining NEMA 12, 3R, 4, or 4X integrity.
- Digital temperature controller with alarm
- 120V standard 230V Optional
- Built-in condensate evaporator
- Efficient, quiet, long lasting rotary compressor
- Environment friendly HFC refrigerant
- Easy pull-out filter
- UL listed
FAQ
How to determine the size of AC unit (BTU’s) needed?
Follow these steps. Contact us if needed.
- Take the nameplate power specified of each component (in WATTS) to be installed in the cabinet and add them up.
- Reduce (de-rate) by 30%.
- OPTIONAL – If more components will be added in the future add a 20% safety factor.
- Multiply total WATTS by 3.41 to convert to BTU’s.
EXAMPLE
You have the following components: QTY 20 – 1U servers at 150 WATTS each. QTY 2 – 5U switches at 200 WATTS each.
- 3400 WATTS Total
- De-rate by 30% (3400 WATTS = 2380 WATTS)
- Add 20% for future expansion (2380 x 20% = 2856 WATTS)
- Multiply by 3.41 to get BTU’s (2856 x 3.41 = 9,738 BTU’s)
In this example a 12,000 BTU AC unit is recommended*
*Assumptions – Room size is larger than 12’ x 12’ x 12’. Ambient temperature is 85 °F
How to manage the condensate?
The AC unit will not produce condensate if properly installed. These AC units utilize a closed loop system where moisture, if created, is evaporated inside the AC unit itself.
Because this is a closed loop system, there is no need to vent this system.
How does it ship?
The cabinet ships on a pallet. The AC unit ships on a separate skid. A loading dock is required for standard shipment. Special accommodations can be made for a lift gate or inside delivery.
Double check the overall dimensions of the cabinet to make sure the path from the delivery location to installation location is clear. Make sure it will fit under, and through (width wise), all doorways and/or in elevators.
How do you install the AC unit on the cabinet?
The right side of the cabinet (left side mounting upon request) is pre-configured to accommodate the AC unit. Un-box the AC unit, apply the gasket material, and lift into place. Two people are required to lift the AC unit into place. All hardware is included.
You may need to mount the AC unit AFTER you put the cabinet in the designated location.
What are the power requirements?
A dedicated circuit is required. 20 AMP is preferred, but 15 AMP may be sufficient based on the size of the AC unit. Consult a licensed electrician to determine if you have appropriate power running to the location where the cabinet will be installed.
How to get cables into the cabinet?
Communication cables should come through the top. The top of this cabinet allows terminated cables to drop in through the sliding top cover. Before starting to populate, be sure to check the service loop length is long enough.
Once closed, the compressible memory foam sheets, with a fire and chemical retardant impregnated throughout the material, seals off the top to eliminate airflow leaks. Max opening is 15.25″ wide x 19.50″ deep.
Pre-Configured
Full Rack – Air Conditioned Server Cabinet Systems
Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, and 120 V Ice Cube AC Unit. 230 Volt AC unit available.
| 12,000 BTU Part Number | Rack Units |
| DC-40U2442-AC12000-D | 40U |
| DC-40U2436-AC12000-D | 40U |
| 8,000 BTU Part Number | Rack Units |
| DC-40U2442-AC8000-D | 40U |
| DC-40U2436-AC8000-D | 40U |
Half Rack – Air Conditioned Server Cabinet Systems
Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, and 120 V Ice Cube AC Unit. 230 Volt AC unit available.
| 8,000 BTU Part Number | Rack Units |
| DC-28U2442-AC8000-D | 40U |
| DC-28U2436-AC8000-D | 40U |
| 6,000 BTU Part Number | Rack Units |
| DC-28U2442-AC6000-D | 40U |
| DC-28U2436-AC6000-D | 40U |
| 3,000 BTU Part Number | Rack Units |
| DC-28U2442-AC3000-D | 40U |
| DC-28U2436-AC3000-D | 40U |
Media Center
DEFENDER™ Server Cabinets Compatible Parts
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| DC-28U2436-AC3000-D 461620 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 30.34" x 38.88"] [1422mm x 770mm x 988mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 3,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | STP | ||
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Files: STP Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 30.34 Overall Depth 38.88 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 3000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 3,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-28U2436-AC6000-D 461647 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 34.34" x 38.88"] [1422mm x 872mm x 988mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 6,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 38.88 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 6000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 6,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-28U2436-AC8000-D 461649 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 34.34" x 38.88"] [1422mm x 872mm x 988mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 38.88 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 8000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-28U2442-AC3000-D 461621 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 30.34" x 44.13"] [1422mm x 770mm x 1120mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 3,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 30.34 Overall Depth 44.13 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 3000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 3,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-28U2442-AC6000-D 461648 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 34.34" x 44.13"] [1422mm x 872mm x 1120mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 6,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 44.13 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 6000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 6,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-28U2442-AC8000-D 461650 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [56.00" x 34.34" x 44.13"] [1422mm x 872mm x 1120mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 28 Overall Height 56 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 44.13 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 28U, 19" EIA, 8000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-40U2436-AC12000-D 461653 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [77.00" x 34.34" x 38.88"] [1955mm x 872mm x 988mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 12,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 40 Overall Height 77 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 38.88 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA, 12000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 12,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-40U2436-AC8000-D 461651 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [77.00" x 34.34" x 38.88"] [1955mm x 872mm x 988mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 40 Overall Height 77 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 38.88 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA, 8000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-40U2442-AC12000-D 461654 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [77.00" x 34.34" x 44.13"] [1955mm x 872mm x 1120mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 12,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | N/A | ||
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Files: N/A Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 40 Overall Height 77 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 44.13 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA, 12000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 12,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |
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| DC-40U2442-AC8000-D 461652 |
Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA HxWxD = [77.00" x 34.34" x 44.13"] [1955mm x 872mm x 1120mm] Includes: Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V | STP | ||
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Files: STP Product Type Preconfigured Cabinet Preconfigured 1 Requires Rear Attach Point No EIA Width 19 U 40 Overall Height 77 Overall Width 34.34 Overall Depth 44.13 Weight Load Capacity 2000 lbs. Static Load Requires Paint Yes (Select Color) Requires Laminate No UL Listed No RoHS Compliant No REACH Compliant No Website Description Pre-Configured DEFENDER Air Conditioned Server Cabinet - 40U, 19" EIA, 8000 BTU AC Ships Ships fully assembled. AC Unit Inside of Cabinet Contents Frame, 2 Pair Square Hole Rails, Window Door on Front, Solid Door on Rear, Gasket Top Panel, Bottom, Casters, Levelers, Ice Cube 8,000 BTU AC Unit, 120 V |