These Tripp-Lite wall-mount enclosures are a fantastic value for anyone who needs a reasonably sturdy, roomy swing-out enclosure. I've got six of these up, in a few different configurations. A couple 18u models, a couple 12u with the plexi front and a couple 12u with the mesh front. I installed these versus other brands purely because they were reasonably priced and easy for me to get from a local vendor (or from Amazon).
The price is right on these -- most other brands will be a decent amount more expensive. I like the racks on this in that they use the mounting nuts and not pre-drilled holes. The swing-out action is great, and it's easy to switch configuration from one direction to another. The locks are nothing special, and the one thing I'd caution is that this isn't the type of enclosure to use if you have an extreme need to keep things secure. The window on it is very thin, and the locks are nothing special. I actually had one lock fall apart on me once and thankfully I was able to reconstruct it. It also doesn't have the conduit knockouts you find in other products -- with this one they just have rectangular openings. You could still drill holes and stub conduit directly up to it if you wanted, it's just not quite as impregnable as some other options. In most cases I've ever been in though, we just need to provide a reasonable level of security against casual attempts to access the box. In that case, this enclosure works just fine.
My only real beef is that I can't just buy the door itself. I bought the first two I have before they offered a plexi door option, and I'd love to change those doors out (the plexi looks nicer in public spaces). I talked to Tripp-Lite and they won't just sell me the door. I suppose I could try to mod the door myself, I just don't want the hassle.
For this price you can't beat it. These enclosures are very roomy inside, have some nice options, are easy to work in, have convenient side-access panels, look good, mount easily, and provide great ventilation options. I'm a big fan, and about to buy another one. I hate working with enclosures that don't swing-out, and at this price I don't have to.
| Brand | Tripp Lite |
|---|---|
| Series | SRW18US |
| Item model number | SRW18US |
| Item Weight | 95.9 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 23.6 x 25.5 x 41.3 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 23.6 x 25.5 x 41.3 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Manufacturer | TRIPP LITE |
| ASIN | B003WAT7WC |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 17, 2010 |
