BW918A HPE 42U 800mm x 1075mm Rack

High-Density 42U Enterprise Shock Rack Cabinet engineered for ruggedised data centre deployment with the BW918A

The BW918A is an HPE Enterprise Shock Rack 42U standing cabinet designed for organisations that need predictable rack integrity in environments where vibration, transport, or industrial conditions can compromise standard enclosures. With an 800mm width and 1075mm depth footprint, it provides the clearance and cable space required for modern rack-mount compute, storage, and network platforms while maintaining a controlled, enclosed cabinet architecture for secure co-location.

Architecturally, BW918A prioritises structural stiffness and load management for mixed IT consolidation, enabling dense deployments up to a 1360kg static load rating without sacrificing serviceability. Perforated front and rear doors are optimised to support front-to-rear airflow patterns common in enterprise servers and storage arrays, helping maintain thermal headroom when integrating high-wattage nodes, top-of-rack switching, and power distribution. BW918A also aligns with standard rack mounting ecosystems, simplifying expansion planning across sites where consistent rack geometry and predictable equipment fitment reduce integration risk.

Why Choose the BW918A?

BW918A delivers a strong density-to-reliability profile by combining a 42U enclosed cabinet format with a shock-oriented mechanical design that supports repeatable deployment across data centre, edge, and industrial locations. For IT teams standardising on scalable rack rows, BW918A improves operational consistency, protects installed assets during handling, and supports growth through structured capacity planning rather than ad-hoc enclosure selection.

HPE designs cabinet infrastructure with an engineering focus on enterprise durability, controlled airflow, and integration with modern data centre standards, supporting consistent installation practices and long-term maintainability across heterogeneous compute and storage estates.

Key Applications:

• Ruggedised edge and industrial IT enclosures
• Mixed compute, storage, and network rack consolidation
• High-density server and storage cabinet standardisation
• Transport-sensitive or vibration-prone deployments

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to BW918A rollouts and bulk order discounts that support standardised multi-rack projects across sites and deployment phases.