HPE 48U 600mm x 1200mm G2 Enterprise Shock Rack

The HPE 48U 600mm x 1200mm G2 Enterprise Shock Rack (P9K12A) is a purpose-built, high-density enclosure engineered for mission-critical data center environments that demand both structural integrity and operational flexibility. Constructed with a robust steel frame, the G2 Shock Rack incorporates integrated shock and vibration dampening mechanisms that protect sensitive compute and storage hardware during seismic events and facility-level vibration—making it particularly well-suited for deployments in earthquake-prone regions or environments with elevated mechanical disturbance. The 1200mm depth accommodates full-depth blade chassis, high-density storage arrays, and large networking equipment without compromise.

The rack ships with a 48U usable space allocation within a 600mm width profile, supporting high-density configurations where rack footprint efficiency is critical. The G2 design includes tool-less component mounting options, numbered unit spaces for simplified asset tracking, and compatibility with HPE's broader ecosystem of rack accessories including power distribution units, cable management arms, and blanking panels. Side panels and both front and rear doors are designed for secure containment and can be integrated into hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment architectures to optimize airflow and cooling efficiency.

Targeted at enterprise IT, colocation operators, and hyperscale-adjacent deployments, the P9K12A supports mixed workloads ranging from ProLiant server farms and Synergy blade systems to Nimble and MSA storage stacks. Its compliance with recognized seismic and structural standards distinguishes it from standard open-frame or basic enclosed racks, delivering a resilient physical infrastructure layer for organizations operating under stringent uptime and equipment-protection requirements.

Ideal for

• High-density HPE ProLiant or Synergy blade deployments requiring full-depth enclosure support and seismic protection in enterprise data centers
• Colocation facilities located in seismically active zones where rack-level shock isolation is mandated by tenant SLAs or local building codes
• Centralized storage array installations using HPE MSA, Nimble, or Primera platforms requiring deep rack depth and structural stability
• Government or financial sector data centers with strict physical infrastructure compliance requirements and elevated vibration environments
• Hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment builds where enclosed rack architecture with managed front and rear door airflow is essential for PUE optimization
• Disaster recovery and secondary site deployments where equipment protection against environmental mechanical stressors is a primary infrastructure concern

Technical specifications

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