Rittal VX 5308.813 VX IT Enclosure - 42U Dynamic Vented
Part Number: 5308813
Quick Summary
VX IT enclosure is a vented 19" network/server cabinet designed for IT rooms and data centers. In dense deployments, engineers battle airflow bottlenecks, cable spaghetti, and limited mounting space that can cause overheating and downtime. The unit aligns with UL 2416 static-load requirements and industry classifications ETIM 9 EC002499 and ECLASS 8.0 27180207, supporting procurement and interoperability. This enclosure also benefits from robust materials, modular front/rear access, and a consistent color scheme (RAL 7035), delivering reliable performance and easier maintenance in growing security and data integrity initiatives.
Product Information
Extended Description
5308813 Rittal: VX IT, 19" mounting angles, dynamic, front and rear, vented, WHD: 600 x 2000 x 1000 mm, 42 U
Article number
VX 5308.813
Material
Sheet steel | Aluminium
Surface finish
Enclosure frame: Dipcoat-primed | Interior installation: Spray-finished | Rear door and roof: Dipcoat-primed, powder-coated | Front door: Aluminium, anodised/spray-finished
General colour
RAL 7035
Colour
Enclosure frame, rear door and roof: RAL 7035 | Front door: Vertical sections, silver coloured and horizontal sections, RAL 9005 | Interior installation, vent grille at the front: RAL 9005 | Handle and hinges: RAL 9005
Supply includes
VX enclosure frame with doors and roof plate | Aluminium/sheet steel door at the front, vented (vented surface area approx. 85% perforated), 180° hinges | Sheet steel rear door, vented (vented surface area approx. 85% perforated), vertically divided, 180° hinges | Lock front and rear: Comfort handle for profile half-cylinders and security lock 3524 E | Mounting angles, 482.6 mm (19") | Spacers, height 50 mm, to raise a cover plate above the fan cut-out in the roof plate, for passive cooling (supplied loose). Not required for variants without a cut-out. | 12 x 482.6 mm (19") fastener, 1 U, conductive (supplied loose) | 25 multi-tooth screws, conductive (supplied loose) | IPPC pallet | Roof plate, multi-piece, with cable entry in the corner sections front and rear
Dimensions
Width: 600 mm | Height: 2,000 mm | Depth: 1,000 mm
Units
42 U
Units
42 U
Free mounting space to the 482.6 mm (19") level, front/rear
87 mm / 213 mm
Mounting position of the 482.6 mm (19") level
front and rear
Distance between levels as delivered
700 mm
482.6 mm (19") attachment
with mounting bracket screw-fastened to the frame at the top and bottom
Design
dynamic
Roof design
multi-piece, with cable entry in the corner sections front and rear
Rear door design
Sheet steel door, vented, vertically divided, 180° hinges
Front door design
Aluminium/sheet steel door, vented, one-piece, 180° hinges
Mounting angle design
Dynamic 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles in the VX IT
Base design
Open
482.6 mm (19") level(s) version
482.6 mm (19") level, front and rear
Mounting angles position
482.6 mm (19") level, front and rear
Load capacity
18,000 N
Max. load capacity (static) per enclosure to UL 2416
15,000 N
Note
Depending on how and where it is sited, the door opening angle may vary for selected applications
Basic material
Sheet steel
Packs of
1 pc(s).
Weight/pack
83.6 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
206 kg CO2 eq (Cat B)
Note on PCF category
Category B: PCF value (cradle-to-gate) based on the product weight, approximately calculated and self-declared
EAN
4028177945050
ETIM 9
EC002499
ECLASS 8.0
27180207
Product description
VX IT, 19" mounting angles, dynamic, front and rear, vented, WHD: 600 x 2000 x 1000 mm, 42 U
Feature: 19" mounting angles with dynamic front and rear installation. Benefit: Flexible, space-efficient mounting that simplifies complex rack layouts and reduces installation time. Application: Data centers and network closets where equipment changes are frequent. Feature: Ventilated front and rear doors with approximately 85% perforation. Benefit: Enhanced airflow for passive cooling, lower operating temperatures, and longer component life. Application: Servers, switches, and storage in climate-controlled rooms. Feature: Open base design with 482.6 mm (19") level support. Benefit: Improved cable routing and air distribution beneath equipment, easing maintenance. Application: Industrial IT environments with customized cabling layouts. Feature: Large 42U interior (600 x 2000 x 1000 mm). Benefit: Ample space for expanding rack density and future growth, reducing new cabinet purchases. Application: Enterprise and manufacturing IT infrastructures. Feature: High load capacity (18,000 N) and UL 2416 compatibility. Benefit: Structural safety for heavy equipment and compliant performance under dynamic loads. Application: Heavy-duty industrial control cabinets and data center racks. Feature: Durable materials and finishes (sheet steel, aluminum; RAL 7035). Benefit: Corrosion resistance and long service life in demanding environments. Application: Manufacturing floors and climate-controlled data areas. Feature: Comprehensive delivery package (mounting angles, spacers, screws, locks, and doors). Benefit: Ready-to-install solution with all required hardware, reducing project lead times. Application: New cabinet deployments and retrofit projects.
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FAQs
The VX IT enclosure provides 42 U of mounting space with 19" front/back mounting angles, enabling standard 19 inch equipment like servers, switches, and storage arrays to be installed in a single cabinet. The front and rear doors are designed for vented, accessible installation, facilitating straightforward cabling and service access.
Both front and rear doors are vented with a high perforation surface (approximately 85%), which promotes cross-flow cooling. This design supports passive cooling and helps maintain stable operating temperatures for dense IT deployments, reducing fan load and energy consumption.
Yes. The enclosure lists a UL 2416 static load rating (15,000 N per enclosure) and is associated with ETIM 9 EC002499 and ECLASS 8.0 27180207 classifications, which aids compatibility and procurement workflows in enterprise and industrial settings.
Dynamic 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles enable front and rear installation with adjustable height, improving alignment with 19" equipment and allowing secure, stable mounting in mixed rack configurations. This reduces installation time and improves serviceability in retrofit projects.
The supply includes the enclosure frame with doors and roof plate, front aluminium/sheet steel vented door, sheet steel rear vented door, 180° hinges, 12x 482.6 mm fasteners, 25 multi-tooth screws, spacers for passive cooling, and locking hardware for secure front and rear access, enabling a ready-to-install cabinet.