APC NetShelter SX 48U 750mm x 1200mm Deep Enclosure

The APC NetShelter SX 48U is a premium-grade server enclosure designed to accommodate modern high-performance computing infrastructure, particularly GPU-accelerated AI workloads requiring substantial rack unit density. The 750mm depth provides sufficient cable routing and airflow management while maintaining space efficiency in data center environments. With a 1200mm width standard, this enclosure supports dual-width mounting configurations and integrates seamlessly into standardized 19-inch rack deployments. The 48U capacity addresses the growing demand from enterprises deploying large-scale GPU clusters, enabling up to 24 dual-socket GPU server nodes or equivalent high-density compute configurations within a single frame.

The enclosure architecture emphasizes thermal performance through optimized hot-aisle containment, segregated power distribution zones, and comprehensive cable management infrastructure. Perforated side panels and engineered ventilation pathways support enhanced cooling efficiency for GPU-intensive workloads that generate 15-20kW per rack in typical configurations. The structural design incorporates rigid frame construction with reinforced rails rated for 1000kg distributed load capacity, ensuring stability under maximum equipment density. Built-in monitoring capabilities allow integration with APC management systems for real-time environmental telemetry and predictive alerts.

Launched in 2022-Q2, this platform has become the standard-bearer for AI infrastructure deployments in enterprises migrating from traditional CPU-centric architectures to GPU-accelerated computing stacks. The design accommodates evolving form factors including PCIe GPU risers, high-density interconnect solutions, and specialized cooling modules now common in transformer model training and large language model inference environments.

Ideal for

• Consolidation of high-performance GPU compute clusters for AI/ML training pipelines requiring 12-24 A100/H100 class GPUs within single-rack footprint
• Financial services quantitative computing environments deploying GPU-accelerated risk modeling and real-time market data processing
• Research institution infrastructure for large language model fine-tuning and multimodal AI development requiring dense, scalable compute density
• Enterprise video rendering and 3D graphics processing farms for content creation and VFX production pipelines
• Hyperscale inference serving platforms for generative AI applications requiring sub-latency-bound GPU deployment at scale
• Bioinformatics and genomic sequencing analysis supporting GPU-accelerated sequence alignment and variant calling workflows

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.