Rittal VX 5310.118 VX IT Enclosure - 42U
Part Number: 5310118
Quick Summary
Rittal VX 5310.118 is a vented 19\" IT enclosure designed to protect and organize network equipment in data centers and industrial control rooms. Many engineers struggle with heat buildup, cable management, and limited rack space, which can throttle performance and increase maintenance. While this enclosure’s design emphasizes robust construction and modular mounting, you should verify certifications such as CE marking and IP-rated variants with the supplier to match your compliance needs. For IT and industrial automation teams, this VX IT cabinet enables scalable installations, improves cooling efficiency, and reduces total cost of ownership through standardized 19\" mounting angles and front/rear access.
Product Information
Extended Description
5310118 Rittal: VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 600 x 2000 x 1200 mm, 42 U
Article number
VX 5310.118
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 cable entry in the corner sections front and rear | Sheet steel rear door, vented, vertically divided, 180° hinges
Dimensions
Width: 600 mm | Height: 2,000 mm | Depth: 1,200 mm
Units
42 U
Units
42 U
Free mounting space to the 482.6 mm (19") level, front/rear
150 mm / 330 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
with mounting bracket screw-fastened to the frame at the top and bottom
Design
Standard
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
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
87 kg
PCF per pack (cradle-to-gate)
214.4 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
4028177945166
ETIM 9
EC002499
ETIM 8
EC002499
ECLASS 8.0
27180207
Product description
VX IT, 19" mounting angles, standard, front and rear, vented, WHD: 600 x 2000 x 1200 mm, 42 U
Feature → Business Impact → Application: The VX IT enclosure uses standard 19\" mounting angles mounted both at the front and rear, which simplifies equipment installation and future upgrades while preserving enclosure integrity in harsh environments; this translates to faster changeouts, reduced maintenance windows, and predictable rack layouts in data centers and manufacturing IT rooms. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Front and rear vented panels with approximately 85% perforated surfaces deliver superior passive cooling, lowering heat buildup and reducing reliance on active cooling—benefiting critical servers, network gear, and control panels in industrial automation setups. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The 600 mm width x 2000 mm height x 1200 mm depth footprint (42 U) provides ample internal space for dense equipment configurations, enabling consolidated IT and control equipment in compact rooms without sacrificing serviceability. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Mixed material construction (sheet steel with aluminium front door) and a processed surface finish (dipcoat priming and powder coating) offer durability against vibration, impacts, and corrosion in factory floors, supporting longer service life in harsh environments. Feature → Business Impact → Application: Included mounting angles, spacers, and screws streamline installation and compliance with 19\" rack standards, reducing project lead times and enabling faster deployment in new or upgraded data centers and machine halls. Feature → Business Impact → Application: The enclosure supports passive cooling options with roof plates and spacers, enabling engineers to design energy-efficient cooling strategies that lower operating costs and improve overall system reliability in industrial settings.
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FAQs
The VX 5310.118 is a 42U, 600x2000x1200 mm enclosure with 19" mounting angles at the front and rear. Ensure floor loading, cable entry routing, and adequate clearance for front/rear doors and ventilation. Pre-installation planning should align with your rack layout and cooling strategy, and include the supplied mounting hardware for a fast, compliant setup.
Key specs include 42 U of internal rack space, width 600 mm, height 2000 mm, depth 1200 mm, load capacity up to 15,000 N (static per enclosure), and front/rear vented doors. The enclosure supports 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles and a front/ rear mounting scheme suitable for dense IT and control equipment.
Yes. Its 42U capacity, vented front and rear doors, and standard 19" mounting angles make it well suited for IT networking gear, edge servers, and automation controllers in data centers and factory environments. The robust frame and compatible accessories enable scalable deployments with organized cabling and efficient airflow.
Certification expectations for enclosure products often include CE marking and material/assembly standards, with potential IP-rated variants. For this model, verify exact CE/IP certifications and any UL/CSA compliance with the supplier or datasheet to ensure your facility and regulatory requirements are met.
The enclosure supports passive cooling and easy access, reducing energy use and maintenance downtime. Its 42U capacity enables consolidation, potentially lowering the number of enclosures required. Durable materials and included hardware shorten installation time, contributing to lower total cost of ownership over the product’s life cycle.