Why Choose the Rittal VX IT 5315.118 Vented Network/Server Rack?
The Rittal VX IT 5315.118 is a professional vented 47 U network and server rack designed for room-level climate control and the secure installation of 482.6 mm (19-inch) IT equipment. Part of the modular Rittal VX IT enclosure system, it combines high rack capacity, effective passive airflow and depth-adjustable standard mounting angles for demanding data centre and server-room applications.
With dimensions of 600 mm wide × 2200 mm high × 1200 mm deep, the enclosure provides 47 U of installation space while retaining a compact 600 mm footprint. Standard 19-inch mounting angles are installed at the front and rear, with a factory-set distance of 720 mm between the mounting levels for accommodating deep server and network equipment.
The VX IT 5315.118 features a vented aluminium/sheet-steel front door and vertically divided vented sheet-steel rear door, both offering approximately 85% perforated surface area to support high airflow. Combined with a 15,000 N load capacity, multi-piece cable-entry roof and durable RAL 7035 enclosure finish, it provides a robust platform for high-density IT infrastructure.
Key Advantages
- High-capacity 47 U vented network and server rack.
- 600 × 2200 × 1200 mm enclosure dimensions for deep IT equipment.
- Standard 482.6 mm (19-inch) mounting angles at the front and rear.
- Depth-variable mounting angles provide flexibility for different equipment depths.
- Front and rear doors offer approximately 85% perforated surface area for effective airflow.
- 15,000 N load capacity supports demanding server and storage installations.
- Multi-piece roof provides convenient front and rear cable entry.
- Robust sheet-steel and aluminium construction for professional IT environments.
Key Features
- Rittal VX IT network/server rack.
- 47 U installation height.
- Vented configuration designed for room climate control.
- Standard 482.6 mm (19-inch) mounting angles.
- Front and rear 19-inch mounting levels.
- 720 mm factory-set distance between mounting levels.
- 150/330 mm free mounting space to the front/rear 19-inch levels.
- Vented one-piece aluminium/sheet-steel front door with 180° hinges.
- Vented vertically divided sheet-steel rear door with 180° hinges.
- Approximately 85% perforated surface area on front and rear doors.
- Multi-piece roof with cable entry in the front and rear corner sections.
- RAL 7035 general enclosure colour.
High-Capacity 19-Inch Infrastructure with Optimised Airflow
The Rittal VX IT 5315.118 is designed around the front-to-rear airflow requirements of modern servers and network equipment. Its highly perforated front and rear doors allow conditioned room air to move efficiently through installed hardware, helping remove generated heat as part of a properly designed data centre or server-room cooling system.
The 1200 mm enclosure depth provides generous space for deep server chassis, rear cabling, power distribution and cable-management accessories. Depth-variable front and rear mounting angles further increase installation flexibility, while the 15,000 N load capacity provides the structural strength required for densely populated professional IT racks.
Typical Applications
- Enterprise and colocation data centres.
- Server rooms using room-level climate control.
- High-density server and computing installations.
- Storage and data-processing infrastructure.
- Network switches, routers and patching systems.
- Telecommunications equipment installations.
- Industrial IT and automation networks.