Name: Series 5000 Network Cabinet with High Density Cable Management
Brand: Electron Metal

Series 5000 Network Cabinet with High Density Cable Management

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Series 5000 — Description | Electron Metal

Fully Welded 14-Gauge Steel Cabinets with Tool-Less Accessory System — 42RU to 48RU, 42″ or 48″ Depth, 3,000 lb Static Load Capacity

The Series 5000 is a fully welded 14-gauge cold-rolled steel cabinet line available in 12 standard configurations across two sub-lines: Server (CB5KSV, 21″ frame width) and Network HD (CB5KNH, 27″ frame width). Each configuration ships fully assembled with perforated front door, split perforated rear doors, two pairs of 19″ EIA adjustable cage-nut mounting rails with RU markings, a universal accessory channel, top cover with cable brush entry and fan cutouts, split side panels with quick-release locks, levelling feet, and caster plates. Rated for a 3,000 lb static load. CSA certified. Manufactured in Laval, Quebec. Backed by a 10-year structural warranty.

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DESCRIPTION

Series 5000 — Description | Electron Metal

Fully Welded 14-Gauge Steel Cabinets with Tool-Less Accessory System — 42RU to 48RU, 42″ or 48″ Depth, 3,000 lb Static Load Capacity

The Series 5000 is a fully welded 14-gauge cold-rolled steel cabinet line available in 12 standard configurations across two sub-lines: Server (CB5KSV, 21″ frame width) and Network HD (CB5KNH, 27″ frame width). Each configuration ships fully assembled with perforated front door, split perforated rear doors, two pairs of 19″ EIA adjustable cage-nut mounting rails with RU markings, a universal accessory channel, top cover with cable brush entry and fan cutouts, split side panels with quick-release locks, levelling feet, and caster plates. Rated for a 3,000 lb static load. CSA certified. Manufactured in Laval, Quebec. Backed by a 10-year structural warranty.

The Series 5000 is distinguished by its tool-less accessory system — vertical mounting rails, vertical cable management channels, and universal accessory channels install and reposition without tools or measuring devices. Door options include perforated, solid, louvered, acrylic, split, and custom configurations. Depth, width, and RU height are configurable beyond the standard range. Power distribution, fan assemblies, and containment integration are available as factory-installed or field-added options. Non-standard dimensions and finishes are available on request.

KEY FEATURES

Series 5000 — Key Features | Electron Metal

Standard Configuration (Included with Every Cabinet)

FEATURE	ENGINEERING DETAIL
Fully Welded 14-Gauge Frame	Cold-rolled steel frame, fully welded construction. Rated for 3,000 lb static load. Available in black, white, or grey textured powder coat finish.
Tool-Less Accessory System	Vertical mounting rails, cable management channels, and universal accessory channels install and reposition without tools or measuring devices — the primary differentiator of the Series 5000 platform.
19″ EIA Mounting Rails (2 Pairs)	Adjustable cage-nut mounting rails with square holes and printed RU markings on both horizontal and vertical axes. 50 heavy-duty cage nuts (Tinnerman) and 50 screws (10-32 × 5/8″) included.
Universal Accessory Channel (UAC)	Side-mounted channel (7.5″ or 8.75″ width depending on configuration) for PDU mounting, vertical cable management, or additional accessories. One UAC included standard; second available.
Perforated Front Door	Full-height perforated steel door with lockable swing handle. Promotes front-to-back airflow for passive cooling.
Split Perforated Rear Doors	Left-hand and right-hand split rear doors with lockable swing handles. Allows rear access without full-width door swing clearance.
Top Cover with Brush & Fan Cutouts	Solid top cover with integrated cable brush entry and four fan cutouts. Chimney cutout position supports hot-air exhaust integration.
Bottom Cover with Double Brush	Bottom panel with dual 4″ × 8″ brush cable entry points for under-floor cable routing.
Split Side Panels	Two split side panels with quick-release locks. Height matches cabinet RU configuration.
Levelling Feet & Caster Plates	Four steel-base levellers (1/2-13 thread) and four caster mounting plates included. Optional 2″ swivel casters rated at 250 lbs each.
Ganging Plates	Four ganging plates included for row alignment of adjacent cabinets.
Ships Fully Assembled	Cabinet arrives fully assembled — no field welding, no frame assembly required. Ready for immediate equipment mounting.

Configuration Options

OPTION	DETAIL
Door Types	Perforated (standard), solid, louvered, acrylic, split, and custom configurations available for front and rear positions.
Additional UAC	Second universal accessory channel can be added for dual-side PDU or cable management.
Fan Assemblies	Top-mount fan kits utilizing the four standard fan cutouts. Multiple CFM ratings available.
Power Distribution	Factory-installed or field-added PDU options mount directly to UAC channels.
Containment Integration	Compatible with Electron Metal hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment systems for raised-floor and hard-floor environments.
Non-Standard Dimensions	Custom width, depth, and RU height configurations available on request beyond the 12 standard models.
Color & Finish	Standard: black (-BK), white (-WH), grey (-GY) textured powder coat. Custom RAL colors available on request.
2″ Swivel Casters	Four 2″ swivel casters rated at 250 lbs each. Fastened with 1/4-20 × 3/4″ elevator bolts, 1/4″ flat washers, and 1/4-20 K-LOC nuts.

SPECIFICATIONS

Series 5000 — Specifications | Electron Metal

Construction & Structural

PARAMETER	VALUE
Frame Material	14-gauge cold-rolled steel, fully welded
Static Load Capacity	3,000 lbs
Finish	Textured powder coat
Standard Colors	Black (-BK), White (-WH), Grey (-GY)
Approx. Weight Range	325 – 365 lbs (CB5KSV models, varies by configuration). CB5KNH weights available on request.
Warranty	10-year structural warranty
Assembly State	Ships fully assembled

Mounting & Access

PARAMETER	VALUE
Rack Standard	19″ EIA (EIA/ECA-310-E)
Mounting Rails	2 pairs adjustable cage-nut rails with square holes and RU markings (horizontal decals + vertical printed)
Included Hardware	50 heavy-duty cage nuts (Tinnerman), 50 screws (10-32 × 5/8″ black)
Front Door	Full-height perforated, lockable swing handle
Rear Doors	Split (left + right) perforated, lockable swing handles
Side Panels	Split design with quick-release locks (2 panels per cabinet)
Floor Mounting	Four steel-base levellers (1/2-13 thread); four caster plates included; optional 2″ swivel casters (250 lbs each)

Cable & Thermal Management

PARAMETER	VALUE
Universal Accessory Channel	7.5″ or 8.75″ width (varies by model). Tool-less install. Supports PDUs, vertical cable managers, and accessories.
Top Cover	Solid cover with integrated cable brush entry, chimney cutout, and four fan cutouts
Bottom Cover	Solid cover with dual double-brush cable entry (4″ × 8″ each)
Airflow	Front-to-back perforated door design. Top chimney position for hot-air exhaust. Four fan cutout positions for active cooling.
Containment Compatibility	Compatible with Electron Metal hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment systems

Certifications & Standards

PARAMETER	VALUE
Safety Certification	CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 / No. 62368-1
Rack Standard	EIA/ECA-310-E (19″ mounting)
Design Reference	TIA-942 data center infrastructure
Manufacturing Origin	Manufactured in Laval, Quebec, Canada

ENGINEERING DETAILS

Series 5000 — Engineering Details | Electron Metal

Mechanical Design

Frame: 14-gauge cold-rolled steel, fully welded at all joints
Static load capacity: 3,000 lbs (floor-mounted with levellers)
Caster option: four 2″ swivel casters rated at 250 lbs each
Caster attachment: 1/4-20 × 3/4″ elevator bolts, 1/4″ flat washers, 1/4-20 K-LOC nuts
Levellers: steel-base, 1/2-13 thread, hex end (Ohio Nut & Bolt FHP 4441 / FH 4440)
Weight range: 325 – 365 lbs (CB5KSV configurations)
Finish: textured powder coat in black, white, or grey

Standards & Compliance

CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 / No. 62368-1 certified
EIA/ECA-310-E compliant 19″ rack mounting
TIA-942 data center infrastructure design reference
Manufactured in Laval, Quebec, Canada
10-year structural warranty on frame and weld integrity

Thermal & Airflow

Perforated front door and split perforated rear doors for front-to-back airflow
Top cover: four fan cutout positions (6″ diameter) for active cooling kits
Chimney cutout on top cover for hot-air exhaust ducting
Bottom cover: dual double-brush cable entry (4″ × 8″) maintains airflow seal
Compatible with hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment systems

Cable & Power Integration

Universal Accessory Channel (UAC): tool-less mount, 7.5″ or 8.75″ width
UAC supports vertical PDUs, cable managers, and accessory brackets
Top cable brush entry for overhead cable tray routing
Bottom double-brush entries for raised-floor cable routing
Ganging plates (4 included) for multi-cabinet row alignment and cable pathway continuity
Tool-less repositioning of all vertical accessories without measuring devices

Custom Options

Custom & Non-Standard Configurations

Non-standard RU heights, widths, and depths available on request
Custom RAL color matching for powder coat finish
Factory-installed PDU and fan assemblies
Pre-configured cable management layouts
Modified door configurations (mesh density, hinge side, lock type)
Seismic bracing and anchoring packages (see Series 5000 Zone 4 for rated seismic cabinets)
Containment-ready top panel and door modifications

Server Cabinets (CB5KSV) — 21″ Frame Width

MODEL	RACK UNITS	OVERALL DIMENSIONS W × H × D	USABLE DIMENSIONS W × RU × D	DEPTH	APPROX. WEIGHT
CB5KSV-214242	42U	23.625 × 77 × 42	21 × 42U × 40.75	42″	325 lbs
CB5KSV-214248	42U	23.625 × 77 × 48	21 × 42U × 46.75	48″	348 lbs
CB5KSV-214442	44U	23.625 × 80.5 × 42	21 × 44U × 40.75	42″	337 lbs
CB5KSV-214448	44U	23.625 × 80.5 × 48	21 × 44U × 46.75	48″	361 lbs
CB5KSV-214842	48U	23.625 × 87.5 × 42	21 × 48U × 40.75	42″	365 lbs
CB5KSV-214848	48U	23.625 × 87.5 × 48	21 × 48U × 46.75	48″	—

CB5KSV-214848 weight shown as — : uploaded drawing (2021 revision) does not include weight note. Updated drawing expected.

Network HD Cabinets (CB5KNH) — 27″ Frame Width

MODEL	RACK UNITS	OVERALL DIMENSIONS W × H × D	USABLE DIMENSIONS W × RU × D	DEPTH
CB5KNH-274242	42U	29.625 × 77 × 42	27 × 42U × 40.75	42″
CB5KNH-274442	44U	29.625 × 80.5 × 42	27 × 44U × 40.75	42″
CB5KNH-274842	48U	29.625 × 87.5 × 42	27 × 48U × 40.75	42″
CB5KNH-274248	42U	29.625 × 77 × 48	27 × 42U × 46.75	48″
CB5KNH-274448	44U	29.625 × 80.5 × 48	27 × 44U × 46.75	48″
CB5KNH-274848	48U	29.625 × 87.5 × 48	27 × 48U × 46.75	48″

CB5KNH weight data not available from current engineering drawings. Contact Electron Metal for weight specifications.

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