Why Choose the Rittal VX IT 5309.156 Network/Server Rack?
The Rittal VX IT 5309.156 is a pre-configured network and server rack designed for professional installation of 482.6 mm (19") IT, networking and communications equipment. As part of the advanced Rittal VX IT enclosure series, it provides a flexible and robust platform for servers, network switches, patch panels and supporting IT infrastructure in data centres, server rooms and industrial environments.
This VX IT rack is supplied pre-assembled with practical equipment for efficient deployment, including standard 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles, screw-fastened side panels, cable management components and a 100 mm base/plinth system. The glazed aluminium front door provides clear visibility of installed equipment, while the solid, vertically divided sheet-steel rear door provides convenient rear access.
With an enclosure size of 800 mm wide × 2000 mm high × 1000 mm deep, plus a 100 mm base/plinth for an overall height of 2100 mm, the VX IT 5309.156 provides a substantial 42 U installation capacity. Its 1000 mm depth accommodates deep servers and associated cabling, while the RAL 7035 enclosure finish provides the professional appearance associated with Rittal IT infrastructure.
Key Advantages
- Professional VX IT network and server enclosure for 19-inch IT equipment.
- 42 U installation capacity for servers, networking and communications equipment.
- 800 mm × 2000 mm × 1000 mm main enclosure dimensions.
- Supplied with a 100 mm base/plinth for an overall installed height of 2100 mm.
- Standard 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles for flexible equipment installation.
- Glazed aluminium front door provides convenient visibility of installed equipment.
- Solid, vertically divided rear door provides practical access to cabling and equipment.
- Supplied pre-configured with side panels, cable management components, levelling feet and installation accessories.
Key Features
- Rittal VX IT network/server rack series.
- 42 U usable installation height.
- 800 mm width, 2000 mm enclosure height and 1000 mm depth.
- 2100 mm overall height including base/plinth.
- Standard 482.6 mm (19") mounting angles.
- 87 mm / 193 mm free mounting space to the 19-inch level at the front/rear.
- Glazed aluminium front door with 3 mm single-pane safety glass.
- Solid, vertically divided sheet-steel rear door.
- Front and rear doors with 180° hinges.
- Multi-piece roof with side cable entry and preparation for a fan mounting plate.
- One-piece screw-fastened side panels supplied as standard.
- Vented 100 mm VX base/plinth system supplied with the enclosure.
Flexible 19-Inch Installation for IT Infrastructure
The Rittal VX IT platform is designed to provide an adaptable enclosure system for modern network, server and telecommunications infrastructure. The VX IT 5309.156 combines 42 U of 19-inch installation space with a 1000 mm enclosure depth, providing ample room for rack-mounted hardware, power distribution, cable routing and supporting equipment.
Its pre-configured design helps simplify installation by supplying key infrastructure components with the rack. Cable shunting rings, combination rails, conductive 19-inch fasteners and levelling components support organised equipment deployment, while the multi-piece roof provides cable entry and provision for optional fan-assisted ventilation.
Typical Applications
- Data centre server and network installations.
- Enterprise server rooms and communications rooms.
- Network switches, routers and patch panels.
- Industrial IT and automation infrastructure.
- Telecommunications and structured cabling systems.
- High-capacity 19-inch equipment installations.