Rittal VX 5309.116 IT Enclosure - Ventilated 19in 42U
Part Number: 5309116
Quick Summary
Rittal VX 5309.116 IT enclosure is a ventilated 19" cabinet for IT rooms and data centers. Engineers often contend with heat buildup and limited service access during equipment changes, and this enclosure addresses those hurdles with front and rear doors and standardized 19" mounting angles. The design aligns with industry classifications such as ETIM 8 EC002499, ETIM 7.0 EC011217 and ECLASS 8.0 27180207, supporting procurement workflows and long-term standards. With a 42U capacity and a roomy interior, it enables scalable equipment layouts while keeping cable routing orderly. In practice, users gain faster deployment, easier maintenance, and a dependable foundation for climate-controlled IT environments.
Product Information
Extended Description
5309116 Rittal: VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 800 x 2000 x 1000 mm, 42 U
Article number
VX 5309.116
Design
Standard | Vented | with 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles
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) | 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 side cable entry in the depth, double-sided, prepared for fan mounting plate | Sheet steel rear door, vented, vertically divided, 180° hinges
Dimensions
Width: 800 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 / 193 mm
Mounting position of the 482.6 mm (19") level
front and rear
Distance between levels as delivered
720 mm
482.6 mm (19") attachment
on depth stays, screw-fastened at the top and bottom
Design
Standard
Roof design
multi-piece, with side cable entry in the depth, double-sided, prepared for fan mounting plate
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
482.6 mm (19") mounting angles, standard in the VX IT
Base design
Open
482.6 mm (19") level(s) version
front and rear
Mounting angles position
482.6 mm (19") level, front and rear
Load capacity
15,000 N
Max. load capacity (static) per enclosure to UL 2416
12,000 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
95 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
234.1 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
4028177945081
ETIM 8
EC002499
ETIM 7.0
EC011217
ECLASS 8.0
27180207
Product description
VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 800 x 2000 x 1000 mm, 42 U
Ventilated dual-door design improves airflow and supports passive cooling, reducing hot spots and lowering cooling costs in IT rooms. Business impact: steadier operating temperatures and lower energy consumption; application: data centers and telecom closets. 19" mounting angles with 482.6 mm (19") level support standardized rack integration, accelerating deployment and simplifying future upgrades. Business impact: faster rack install and broader hardware compatibility; application: retrofit projects and new IT builds. Large 800 mm W x 2000 mm H x 1000 mm D footprint (42 U) provides ample space for blades, servers, and storage, improving cable management and serviceability. Business impact: denser configurations without compromising access; application: high-density IT cabinets. Front door (aluminium) and rear door (sheet steel) with 180° hinges enable rapid access during maintenance and troubleshooting. Business impact: reduced downtime and safer, ergonomic servicing; application: HVAC-aligned IT rooms. High load capacity (15,000 N) and weight (95 kg per pack) ensure stability for heavy gear, while UL 2416 static rating (12,000 N) adds safety and reliability. Business impact: safer installations and longer equipment life; application: industrial control cabinets and data storage arrays. Roof plate prepared for a fan mounting plate and spacers included for passive cooling, allowing future cooling upgrades without frame modifications. Business impact: future-proofing and lower total cost of ownership; application: evolving data center cooling strategies.
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FAQs
The VX 5309.116 provides standard 19" mounting angles at 482.6 mm (19") with front and rear mounting levels. It supports a 42U configuration and uses supplied screws and spacers to accommodate passive cooling or fan-mounting plates. This setup ensures cross-vendor compatibility and simplifies rack integration for new installs or upgrades.
This enclosure has a load capacity of 15,000 N and a static maximum of 12,000 N per UL 2416 guidelines, ensuring stability for dense equipment. The pack weight is 95 kg, and the 42U interior accommodates multiple servers or telecom modules. These specs support reliable installations in demanding IT and industrial environments.
Yes. VX 5309.116 is vented with a front door, rear door, and a roof design prepared for fan mounting. The unit includes spacers to raise a cover plate for passive cooling, enabling efficient airflow and cooling without immediate active components. It’s well-suited for climate-controlled rooms needing scalable IT infrastructure.
The enclosure is documented with industry classifications ETIM 8 EC002499 and ETIM 7.0 EC011217, as well as ECLASS 8.0 27180207, aligning procurement data with common cataloging standards. While CE and IP ratings depend on configuration variants, the product data supports structured integration into compliant IT cabinets through these classifications.
Key benefits include front and rear access for rapid wiring and servicing, 19" standard mounting for quick gear swaps, and 180° hinges on doors for easy clearance. The roof plate is prepared for fan mounting, and spacers support passive cooling, enabling future cooling upgrades. Together, these features reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and lower total cost of ownership.