APC AR4017A APC NetShelter Soundproof, 17U, Server Rack Enclosure, 120V, Maple AR4017A

This data sheet outlines the professional-grade AR4017A Acoustic 17U Server Rack Enclosure series distributed exclusively within Pakistan through SKYRS engineering channels.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The AR4017A series represents an optimized, ultra-quiet 17U mid-capacity server enclosure family engineered to eliminate the need for dedicated IT rooms. By integrating multi-layer sound-dampening acoustic linings, thermostat-controlled heat rejection systems, and a premium wood-veneer exterior (Maple styling), this series functions as a self-contained, silent micro-data center. It bridges the gap between smaller 12U cabinets and full-sized racks, making it ideal for distributed edge computing, corporate branch offices, high-end retail environments, and open-plan workspaces across Pakistan.

VARIANTS AVAILABLE IN PAKISTAN (SKYRS DISTRIBUTION)

SKYRS maintains localized inventory and specialized variations of the AR4017A architecture to match regional utility and hardware conditions:

• AR4017A-ST (Standard Maple – 120V Compliance): Designed primarily for localized corporate environments using matching step-down power hardware, utilizing standard EIA-310D square-hole vertical rails.

• AR4017A-PAK (230V Regional Variant): Professionally modified for Pakistan’s national electrical grid, matching internal automated cooling assemblies and integrated basic Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to native 220V-240V configurations without external converters.

• AR4017A-AV (Acoustic Audio-Visual): Custom engineered with 10-32 threaded options, specialized internal cable hoops, and isolated grounding protocols for quiet operation in broadcasting, production studios, and boardroom AV storage.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Rack Height: 17U (17 Rack Units)

• Enclosure Style: Free-Standing Cabinet with Premium Furniture Finish

• External Dimensions: Height: 1005 mm (39.6 in) | Width: 750 mm (29.5 in) | Depth: 1130.4 mm (44.5 in)

• Internal Mounting Profile: Standard 19-inch electronic equipment rails

• Noise Reduction Rating: Up to 18.5 dB(A) of broadband acoustic attenuation

• Thermal Rejection Capacity: Factory rated to extract up to 1.2 kW of active equipment heat load

• Permanent Permissible Static Load: 1,851.9 lbs (approx. 840 kg)

• Net Cabinet Weight (Unpopulated): 317.5 lbs (approx. 144 kg)

• Default Infrastructure Power: Pre-installed basic rack-mount PDU (up to 10 outlets depending on regional variant selection)

• Access Security: Heavy-duty keyed locks on front and rear access doors

DEPLOYMENT AND INSTALLATION PROTOCOLS

SKYRS manages the physical deployment lifecycle on-site through uniform corporate engineering steps:

1. Transit and Workspace Placement The unit ships fully assembled and relies on integrated heavy-duty factory casters. Its 144 kg dry weight can be safely rolled directly across standard office flooring and threshold plates to its final operating location.

2. Stabilizing and Leveling Once positioned, integrated leveling feet are mechanically extended to lift weight off the wheels. This process distributes load across a wider surface area, dampens floor-borne structural vibrations, and balances the cabinet on uneven flooring.

3. Thermal Exhaust Clearance Positioning Installers check room boundaries to maintain a mandatory airflow clearance footprint around the lower front intake and rear acoustic chambers. Unobstructed clear space is critical to pull ambient air across internal hardware and exhaust it correctly.

CONFIGURATION GUIDELINES

System configuration manages thermal limits, optimal physical rail positioning, and strict acoustic sealing:

1. Mounting Rail Depth Tuning The vertical 19-inch equipment mounting rails can be adjusted along continuous horizontal tracks. Technicians calibrate internal spacing between a minimum depth of 690 mm (27.2 in) and a maximum depth of 830 mm (32.7 in) to match server rail dimensions.

2. Foam-Sealed Cable Entry Systems Cables must enter and exit through designated dense foam-padded entry gaskets and high-capacity brush strips at the rear. Installers pack cables flatly within the foam boundaries, as any unsealed openings will allow system fan noise to escape into the office.

3. Thermal Automation Setup The active ventilation system uses built-in thermostat probes to control internal air extraction. Technicians configure target operational thresholds to ensure the extraction fans dynamically spin up or throttle down according to equipment heat generation.

AVAILABILITY AND SERVICE MATRIX

NOTICE ON SUPPLY AVAILABILITY The AR4017A soundproof infrastructure series, encompassing all regional power variants, accessory components, local warranty fulfillments, and professional field engineering (Deployment, On-site Installation, and Technical Configuration), is available exclusively at SKYRS within Pakistan.

SKYRS delivers end-to-end logistics, deployment verification, and SLA-backed on-site support matrices across all primary commercial centers nationwide.