Rittal TX CableNet Network Racks (Waterfall Cable Management)
Purpose-built IT network and server rack with patented 'waterfall' roof cable routing, safeguarding fiber-optic and copper bending radii with rapid tool-free interior installation.
- System Architecture
- Welded torsion-free steel frame with dynamic 'waterfall' cable routing over the roof plate
- Load Capacity
- Static load capacity up to 15,000 N (1,500 kg); dynamic load up to 10,000 N
- Dimensions & Form Factors
- Heights: 24U, 42U, 47U | Widths: 600 mm & 800 mm | Depths: 800 mm & 1,000 mm
- Door Configurations
- Glazed front door with 3 mm toughened safety glass or 78% vented perforated sheet steel door for airflow
- Cable Routing Concept
- Moulded plastic waterfall arches ensure compliance with minimum cable bending radius (copper & fiber)
- Standards & Protection
- IP20 to IEC 60529, EIA-310-E, DIN EN 61587-1, RoHs and UL 2416 compliant
Next-Level Network Infrastructure with Patented 'Waterfall' Cable Management
Managing high-density copper and fiber-optic cabling in data centers and telecom rooms is one of the most critical challenges in modern network engineering. Kinking, excessive tension, or sharp bends violate the minimum bending radius of Cat 6A/7 cables and multi-strand optical fibers, degrading transmission signal bandwidth and causing packet loss. The Rittal TX CableNet solves this with an innovative roof concept: curved plastic 'waterfall' profiles direct incoming cables from above into the rack interior smoothly, preserving the required bending radius automatically without requiring manual dressing.
Fast-Track Deployment with Zero-Tool Snap-In Interior Installation
Time is of the essence when deploying enterprise networks. The TX CableNet is delivered pre-assembled and engineered for rapid out-of-the-box commissioning. The 19" (482.6 mm) mounting angles are continuously adjustable in depth and feature standard U-height markings. Quick-release fasteners allow side panels, doors, and cable fingers to be removed and repositioned in seconds without requiring screwdrivers or specialized tools.
Optimized Airflow for Active Switches & Dense Patch Panels
Available with either a modern glazed safety glass front door for low-noise office closets or a 78% perforated vented steel door for high-density network switches and patch panels. The vented door configuration maximizes natural convection and fan-assisted airflow, eliminating localized hot spots around high-throughput core routers and enterprise SAN directors.
Full Compatibility with Rittal PDU, CMC III & System Accessories
The TX CableNet integrates seamlessly into the complete Rittal IT ecosystem. Intelligent Rittal PDUs mount directly in the zero-U space along the vertical frame, leaving all 19" horizontal rack units available for IT servers and switches. CMC III environmental sensors, cable trays, and brush strips snap into pre-punched system punchings without requiring field drilling.
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