The APC Easy Rack 42U (ER8222) by Schneider Electric is an enterprise-grade 19-inch server cabinet built to streamline deployment, maximise workspace efficiency, and protect critical IT infrastructure. Measuring 1991mm (H) x 800mm (W) x 1200mm (D), this floor-standing enclosure offers an expansive internal footprint designed to house today’s high-density servers, network switches, and power distribution hardware. Factory-assembled and fully equipped with a feature-rich roof, pre-installed castors, levelling feet, side panels, and four mounting brackets, the ER8222 provides a complete, seamless drop-in upgrade for modern edge computing sites, server rooms, and enterprise data centres.

Optimized 800mm Wide & 1200mm Deep Footprint

Engineered specifically for high-density environments, the ER8222’s generous 800mm width and 1200mm depth deliver superior spatial flexibility compared to standard standard-width racks. The extra width creates essential vertical cable channels on either side of your 19-inch equipment, keeping massive bundles of Ethernet, fibre, and power cords neatly organised without impeding airflow. Meanwhile, the extended 1200mm depth easily accommodates long-chassis high-density servers and blade systems, leaving plenty of rear clearance for vertical PDUs, cable management arms, and unobstructed thermal exhaust.

Built-in Mobility, Stability, and Integrated Safety

Deployment speed and operational safety are core to the APC Easy Rack design. The enclosure arrives out of the box equipped with pre-installed heavy-duty castors and adjustable levelling feet, allowing field engineers to effortlessly position the cabinet into tight rows before securing it firmly in place. Safety and compliance are guaranteed through UL 2146 certified integrated electrical grounding, featuring fully bonded roof panels, doors, and frame components that ensure immediate static discharge safety without requiring time-consuming manual grounding kit installations.

Thermal Efficiency and Seamless Cable Access

Proper airflow management is paramount to keeping mission-critical hardware cool and operational. The ER8222 features high-percentage perforated front and rear doors that facilitate maximum front-to-back ventilation, lowering cooling costs and mitigating heat hotspots. The integrated roof panel is designed with multi-point brush strip cable entry slots, allowing high-density overhead cabling to feed directly into the cabinet while preventing hot exhaust air from recalculating into cold aisles.

Rapid Deployment and Industry-Standard Compatibility

Designed to reduce system integrator setup times, the APC Easy Rack platform supports toolless accessory mounting and standard 19-inch EIA-310 equipment alignment. The four included vertical mounting brackets offer full depth adjustability to suit various server rail kits and network hardware setups. Backed by APC’s globally renowned reliability, build quality, and comprehensive ecosystem compatibility, the ER8222 ensures your rack-mount hardware operates in a secure, organized, and future-proofed environment.