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IEC 60297-3-100 Ed.1: Mechanical structures for electronic equipment – Dimensions of mechanical
structures of the 482,6mm (19in) series – Part 3-100: Basic dimensions of front panels, subracks,
chassis, racks and cabinets
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Introductory note
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CONTENTS

FOREWORD...........................................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ...............................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references .......................................................................................................4
3 Arrangement overview ......................................................................................................5
3.1 Relationship of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets. .......................5
4 Front panels .....................................................................................................................6
4.1 Front panel dimensions ...........................................................................................6
4.2 Front panel fixing hole positions. .............................................................................8
5 Racks ...............................................................................................................................9
5.1 Rack description......................................................................................................9
5.2 Rack/cabinet mounting grid type A and B, rack pitches............................................9
6 Cabinet .......................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Cabinet description ............................................................................................... 10
6.2 Dimensions of cabinets type C .............................................................................. 10
6.3 Dimensions of cabinets type D. ............................................................................. 11

Figure 1- Arrangement overview .............................................................................................5

Figure 2- Front panel dimensions for 1U up to 6u....................................................................6
Figure 3- Front panel dimensions for 6U up to 12U .................................................................7
Figure 4- Front panel fixing hole positions ..............................................................................8
Figure 5- Rack/cabinet mounting grid and pitches ...................................................................9
Figure 6- Dimensions of cabinet type C................................................................................. 10
Figure 7- Dimensions of cabinet type D................................................................................. 11

Table 1- Front panel dimensions for 1U up to 6U ....................................................................6

Table 2- Front panel dimensions for 6U up to 12U ..................................................................7
Table 3- Pitches of fixed rack structures .................................................................................9
Table 4- Dimensions of cabinet type C and D ....................................................................... 11
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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

DIMENSIONS OF MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OF THE 482, 6 mm (19 in) SERIES –

Part 3-100:
Basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60297-3-100 has been prepared by subcommittee 48D, of IEC
technical committee: Electromechanical components and mechanical structures for electronic
equipment. This standard constitutes the merge of IEC 60297-1 and IEC 60297-2.

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MECHANICAL STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –

DIMENSIONS OF MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
OF THE 482, 6 mm (19 in) SERIES –

Part 3-100:
Basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks, and cabinets

INTRODUCTION

This standard was developed by merging the IEC 60297-1 and IEC 60297-2 into one. Both
parts are reworked and merged in order to match the recently published IEC 60297-3-101 and
following parts. The purpose of the rework and renumbering is also to create an updated
documentation and to improve the drawings and descriptions of the contents. The merge of
the two parts into one will meet the latest market demands of the electronic industry and
improve the overview of the modular order, describing the relationship between front panels,
subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets.

1 Scope

This international standard IEC 60297-3-100 applies to front panels, subracks, chassis, racks
and cabinets of the 482, 6 mm (19 in) series. This standard provides the basic structural
dimensions for all following parts of the IEC 60297-3 series.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 60297-3-101, Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series:
Subracks and associated plug-in units.

IEC 60917-2-1, Modular order for the development of mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices-Part 2: Sectional specification –Interface coordination dimensions for the
25 mm equipment practice-Section 1: Detail specification – Dimensions for cabinets and racks
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3 Arrangement overview

3.1 Relationship of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets.

Figure 1 illustrates the relationship of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets. The
cabinet is usually fitted with vertical members which are the mounting parts for the assembly
of front panels, subracks and chassis. Racks are defined as a simple open structure of pairs
of uprights without any covers (see clause 5).

Cabinet with front door and vertical members with

mounting holes, correspondent to the front panel,
subrack and chassis mounting holes.
Vertical members may be also structural parts of the
racks.

Vertical
member

Front panel

Subrack

Plug-in units
associated to
the subrack

Chassis

Figure 1: Arrangement overview

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4 Front panels

4.1 Front panel dimensions

The height increment of a front panel is 1 U, equal 44, 45 mm. There are two fixing hole
versions applicable as shown in detail “A”. The front panel thickness is not defined by this
standard. As shown in figure 2 and 3 and table 1 and 2, front panels of 1U, 2U and 6U heights
may be provided with different number of fixing holes. The higher number of fixing holes may
be used in case of high load fixed to the front panel or other stability requirements.

Height Unit divider line

Detail “A“
Two front panel fixing hole
482,6 ± 0,4 versions are applicable
U

E
14,7 ± 1,2

6,8 +0,5
A

Detail “A“
U

10,3 ± 0,4
E
A

13,5 ± 0,4

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 2: Front panel dimensions for 1 U up to 6 U

Table 1: Front panel dimensions for 1 U up to 6 U

Units Front panel U A Z

heights E ± 0,4
± 0,4 ± 0,4
1U 43, 6 44,45 5, 9 -

5, 9 31, 8

2U 88, 1 88,90 37, 7 -

5, 9 76, 2

3U 132, 5 133,35 37, 7 57, 15

4U 177, 0 177,8 37, 7 101, 6

5U 221, 5 222,25 37, 7 146, 1

6U 265, 9 266,70 37, 7 190, 5

Dimensions in millimetres, tolerances are non-cumulative

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Height Unit divider line

E
Y
U

Z
A
Figure 3: Front panel dimensions for 6 U up to 12 U

Table 2: Front panel dimensions for 6 U up to 12 U

Units Front panel U A Z Y

heights E
± 0,4 ± 0,4 ± 0,4
± 0,4

6U 265, 9 266, 70 37, 7 57, 15 76, 2

7U 310, 3 311, 15 37, 7 88, 9 57, 15

8U 354, 8 355, 60 37, 7 101, 6 76, 2

9U 399, 2 400, 05 37, 7 101, 6 120, 6

10 U 443, 7 449, 50 37, 7 101, 6 165, 1

11 U 488, 1 488, 95 37, 7 133, 3 146, 1

12 U 532, 6 533, 40 37, 7 133, 3 190, 6

Dimensions in millimetres, tolerances non-cumulative

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4.2 Front panel fixing hole positions.

Figure 4 illustrates the stipulation of front panels in accordance to the height increment of 44,
45 mm and the fixing holes position. 1U, 2U and 6U front panels fixing hole spacing may be
chosen from two optional versions. Since the fixing holes of the front panels apply also to
subracks of IEC 60297-3-101, the number of fixing holes may be chosen dependent on the
weight load.
Height mounting grid
44, 45 mm
1U 1U 2U 2U 3U 4U 5U 6U 6U 7U 8U 9U 10U 11U 12U

Figure 4: Front panel fixing hole positions

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5 Racks

5.1 Rack description

The rack structures are defined as a series of vertical members, spaced on a predetermined
pitch See table 3), fixed to the floor at the lower part and to the ceiling and/or wall at the top.
Each pair of vertical members will allow the attachment of front panels, subracks, etc., in
accordance to this standard series. The pitch of the fixed rack structures is equal to the
theoretical centre distance of a plurality of racks. Each vertical rack member may be
separated from or combined with the vertical member of the adjacent rack, providing the pitch
is maintained. The heights and depth of such structures are not covered by this standard.

5.2 Rack/cabinet mounting grid type A and B, rack pitches

The mounting grid applies to racks and cabinets. Figure 5 illustrate the hole spacing with the
mounting grid in two different versions: Type A on the left hand: The hole grid is
corresponding to the front panel, subrack and chassis fixing hole positions. Type B on the
right hand: The same grid underlay but with additional holes. These additional holes do not
correspond to the front panel or subrack fixing holes. The additional holes may be used for
the fixing of other structural parts like telescopic slide brackets. The fixing holes may be of
different shape, for instance round, round threaded or square for cage nuts. The preferred
thread dimension is M 6.
7, 9 ± 0, 8

Type A Type B
P P
465, 1 ± 1, 6 465, 1 ± 1, 6

31, 75 ± 0, 4
=
31, 75 ± 0, 4

12, 7 ± 0, 4
S>nxU

7, 9 ± 0, 8

31, 75 ± 0, 4
=

≥ 450 ≥ 450

Standard Standard
mounting grid mounting grid with
additional holes

Note: The tolerance between any two holes within a distance of 1m: ± 0, 4 mm. Dimensions in
millimetres.

Figure5: Rack/cabinet mounting grid and pitches

Table 3: Pitches of fixed rack structures

Pitches P 500 525 550 600

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6 Cabinet

6.1 Cabinet description

A cabinet is defined as a free standing and self supporting enclosure for electronic equipment
capable of being used alone or in combination with other cabinets to form a suite. A cabinet
may or may not be fitted with plinth, feet, castors, etc depending on the load carrying and
mobility requirements. The cabinet may be fitted with doors and/or side panels on one or
more sides to suit the application. A cabinet will contain or incorporate vertical members
providing the mounting holes for the fixing of front panels, subracks or chassis. The mounting
holes of the vertical members are on the same position as on an open rack structure.

6.2 Dimensions of cabinets type C

The dimensions of cabinets type C are shown in Figure 6 and table 4: This type of cabinet
does not include the front and rear doors within the total depth dimension. Plinth, pedestals or
castors are included in the total heights dimension H. The aperture S shown in figure 6 shall
be greater as n x U.

Front See clause Vertical members

view 5.2
See clause 5.2
and table 4
H

S>nxU

Pedestal or plinth

Castor P
1)
W<P
Top Recessed plane of vertical
view members
for mounting of protruding
60 / 120

front panels or subracks

D

1) Front and rear doors are

not included in dimension D
Vertical member 1)
Figure 6: Dimensions of cabinet type C
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Table 4: Dimensions of cabinet type C and D

Height 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200

S> 13 x U 18 x U 22 x U 27 x U 31 x U 36 x U 40 x U 45 x U

nxU 577, 85 800, 10 977, 90 1200, 15 1377, 95 1600, 20 1778, 0 2000, 25

Pitch P 550 600 700 800 900

W<P

Depth D 300 600 800 900 1000 1200

Preferred dimensions in bold. All dimensions in millimetres

6.3 Dimensions of cabinets type D.

The dimensions of cabinet type D have been added to the standard in order to meet the latest
market demands. Many applications of electronic cabinets are using the footprint of the 25
mm standard as laid down in IEC 60917-2-1 but inside the cabinet with equipment dimensions
of the 482, 6 mm standard. Cabinets of type D differ from cabinets type C of clause 6.2 by
having the front and rear doors included in dimension D (see figure 7).

W<P
Top
view Front and rear doors
are included in
dimension D.
Missing dimensions
D

see clause 6.2

Figure 7: Dimensions of cabinet type D