Rittal VX 5309.166 IT Enclosure - 42U vented 800x2100x1000
Part Number: 5309166
Quick Summary
Rittal VX 5309.166 IT enclosure is a vented 19-inch cabinet designed for data-center and network-room deployments. Designers and engineers often struggle with airflow, cable management, and front/back access while staying within tight project timelines. UL 2416 static-load compliance, ETIM 7.0 EC002499, and ECLASS 8.0 27180207 provide confidence in performance and catalog accuracy. This enclosure supports scalable IT deployments with standard 19-inch rails, vented panels, and a robust base/plinth system to streamline installation. The pre-configured kit reduces hardware selection and field assembly time, helping projects hit milestones sooner. It also aligns with 42U rack standards for predictable cabling layouts and optimized airflow.
Product Information
Extended Description
5309166 Rittal: VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 800 x 2100 x 1000 mm, 42 U, pre-configured
Article number
VX 5309.166
Material
Sheet steel | Aluminium | Plastic
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, base/plinth: 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 | 482.6 mm (19") mounting angle, standard, variably screw-fastened to depth stays at the top and bottom | Side panels, one-piece, for screw fastening | Roof plate, multi-piece, with side cable entry in the depth, double-sided, prepared for fan mounting plate | Base module mounted at front as infill panel | Base/plinth system VX, 100 mm, vented | Base/plinth corner pieces and trim panels, sides, screw-fastened | Base/plinth trim panels, front and rear plus corner and baying covers supplied loose | 4 levelling feet, M12, including base/plinth adaptor (supplied loose) | 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) | 4 combination rails for inner and outer mounting level, to fit rack depth (supplied loose) | 10 cable shunting rings, metal, 125 x 65 mm (supplied loose) | IPPC pallet | Base module mounted at front as infill panel, depth 75 mm
Dimensions
Width: 800 mm | Height: 2,000 mm | Depth: 1,000 mm
Units
42 U
Units
42 U
Height including base/plinth
2,100 mm
Free mounting space to the 482.6 mm (19") level, front/rear
87 mm / 193 mm
Distance between levels as delivered
720 mm
Design
Pre-configured
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
Base module mounted at front as infill panel
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
155 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
381.9 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
4028177945128
ETIM 7.0
EC002499
ECLASS 8.0
27180207
Product description
VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 800 x 2100 x 1000 mm, 42 U, pre-configured
Feature: 42U rack space with standard 482.6 mm (19-inch) mounting angles front and rear enables dense, organized layouts. Business impact: higher equipment density, streamlined cable routing, and faster commissioning. Application: data centers and IT rooms with mixed servers, switches, and storage. Feature: vented front and rear doors with approximately 85 percent perforation maximize airflow and reduce cooling energy while protecting equipment. Business impact: improved thermal efficiency and quieter operation. Application: hot-aisle and cabinet-level cooling strategies. Feature: pre-configured hardware kit—including doors, roof plate, base module, side panels, and leveling feet—cuts on-site assembly time and installation risk. Business impact: shorter project schedules and lower labor costs. Application: fast-track rack deployments. Feature: 482.6 mm mounting angle standard plus depth-adjustable mounting rails adapt to a range of rack depths. Business impact: flexible integration of third-party rails, PDUs, and cable managers. Application: retrofit or new builds using standard 19-inch equipment. Feature: high load capacity up to 15,000 N (12,000 N static per UL 2416) and weight 155 kg per pack. Business impact: supports heavy servers and UPS units with robust safety margins. Application: mission-critical IT systems. Feature: durable materials—sheet steel, aluminium, plastic—with dipcoat and powder-coated finishes for long service life. Business impact: corrosion resistance and low maintenance. Application: industrial IT environments.
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FAQs
Yes. The VX 5309.166 uses 482.6 mm (19-inch) mounting angles front and rear and includes 4 combination rails to accommodate standard 19-inch equipment, enabling straightforward installation and alignment with existing racks.
The enclosure supports up to 15,000 N of load capacity with a static UL 2416 rating of 12,000 N. Each pack weighs 155 kg, suitable for dense server and network gear while maintaining structural integrity.
Ideal for data centers, server rooms, telecom housings, and industrial IT deployments that require robust airflow, secure access, and scalable 42U rack space with pre-configured components for faster deployment.
Key references include UL 2416 for load performance, ETIM 7.0 EC002499, and ECLASS 8.0 27180207 for procurement and classification, ensuring compatibility with data-center IT inventories.
Pre-configured doors, roof plate, base module, and leveling feet reduce on-site assembly time, cutting labor costs and accelerating project milestones while simplifying ongoing maintenance and airflow management.