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

IEC 60297-3-100:2008 specifies the basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series. Subsequent standards of the associated IEC 60297-3 series provide detail dimensions for specific parts of the equipment practice, where the basic dimensions are used as interface to other associated parts.

Bauweisen für elektronische Einrichtungen - Maße der 482,6-mm-(19-Zoll-)Bauweise - Teil 3-100: Hauptmaße von Frontplatten, Baugruppenträgern, Einschüben, Gestellen und Schränken

Structures mécaniques pour équipements électroniques - Dimensions des structures mécaniques de la série 482,6 mm (19 pouces) - Partie 3-100: Dimensions de base des panneaux avant, des bacs, des châssis, des bâtis et des baies

La CEI 60297-3-100:2008 spécifie les dimensions de base des panneaux avant, des bacs, des châssis, des bâtis et des baies de la série 482,6 mm (19 pouces). Les autres normes de la série CEI 60297-3 donnent des dimensions détaillées pour des parties spécifiques des équipements lorsque les dimensions de base sont utilisées pour l'interface avec d'autres parties associées.

Mehanske konstrukcije za elektronske strukture - Mere mehanskih konstrukcij serije 482,6 mm (19 palcev) - 3-100. del: Osnovne mere čelnih plošč, okvirov, šasij, stojal in ohišij (IEC 60297-3-100:2008)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
07-Jan-2009
Withdrawal Date
30-Nov-2011
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
08-Jan-2009
Completion Date
08-Jan-2009

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Overview

EN 60297-3-100:2009 (identical to IEC 60297-3-100:2008) defines the basic dimensions for mechanical structures in the 482.6 mm (19 in) series. It specifies the fundamental sizes and interfaces of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets, forming the dimensional baseline used by subsequent parts of the IEC 60297-3 family. This standard merges earlier parts of IEC 60297 to provide an updated, consolidated reference for 19‑inch mechanical equipment design.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Basic front panel dimensions and the standard height increment: 1U = 44.45 mm.
  • Mounting hole types and positions for front panels and subracks to ensure mechanical compatibility.
  • Arrangement overview showing relationships between front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets (vertical members as the main mounting elements).
  • Rack and cabinet mounting grids (types I and II) and the array/layout of vertical mounting members.
  • Cabinet types A and B, including baseline width/depth references and plinth/base considerations for transport, cable entry and anchoring.
  • Terminology such as vertical member and plinth/base tied to IEC 60917-1 and IEC 60050-581 definitions.
  • Illustrative figures and tables (front panel dimensions, rack grids, cabinet dimensions) that serve as design reference data and interface definitions.

Practical applications

EN 60297-3-100 is essential for ensuring mechanical interoperability across equipment and enclosures in industries using the 19‑inch format. Typical uses:

  • Design and manufacturing of subracks, chassis, front panels and plug‑in units.
  • Production of racks and cabinets for telecommunications, networking, broadcast and server/data center installations.
  • System integration and installation planning where mounting compatibility and physical interfaces must match across vendors.
  • Procurement and compliance checks to ensure new equipment fits existing rack/cabinet infrastructures.
  • Mechanical engineering documentation and CAD layout for product families based on the 482.6 mm (19 in) modular order.

Who should use this standard

  • Mechanical and hardware engineers, product designers, cabinet and rack manufacturers, OEMs, telecom and data‑center integrators, installers, and standards managers seeking consistent 19‑inch equipment dimensions.

Related standards

  • IEC 60297-3-101 (subracks and plug‑in units)
  • IEC 60917-1 (modular order / generic standard)
  • ETSI EN 300119-3 (equipment engineering for racks/cabinets)
  • IEC 60050-581 (electromechanical vocabulary)

Keywords: EN 60297-3-100, IEC 60297-3-100, 19 inch series, 482.6 mm, front panel dimensions, subrack, chassis, rack, cabinet, 1U 44.45 mm, mounting hole, vertical member.

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EN 60297-3-100:2009 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "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". This standard covers: IEC 60297-3-100:2008 specifies the basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series. Subsequent standards of the associated IEC 60297-3 series provide detail dimensions for specific parts of the equipment practice, where the basic dimensions are used as interface to other associated parts.

IEC 60297-3-100:2008 specifies the basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks and cabinets of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series. Subsequent standards of the associated IEC 60297-3 series provide detail dimensions for specific parts of the equipment practice, where the basic dimensions are used as interface to other associated parts.

EN 60297-3-100:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 21.240 - Rotary-reciprocating mechanisms and their parts; 31.240 - Mechanical structures for electronic equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 60297-3-100:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to HD 493.2 S1:1988, HD 493.1 S1:1988. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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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 (IEC 60297-3-100:2008)
Bauweisen für elektronische Einrichtungen - Maße der 482,6-mm-(19-Zoll-)Bauweise -
Teil 3-100: Hauptmaße von Frontplatten, Baugruppenträgern, Einschüben, Gestellen und
Schränken (IEC 60297-3-100:2008)
Structures mécaniques pour équipements électroniques - Dimensions des structures
mécaniques de la série 482,6 mm (19 in) - Partie 3-100: Dimensions de base des
panneaux avant, des bacs, des châssis, des bâtis et des baies (CEI 60297-3-100:2008)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60297-3-100:2009
ICS:
31.240 Mehanske konstrukcije za Mechanical structures for
elektronsko opremo electronic equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60297-3-100
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 31.240 Supersedes HD 493.1 S1:1988 and HD 493.2 S1:1988

English version
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
(IEC 60297-3-100:2008)
Structures mécaniques  Bauweisen für
pour équipements électroniques - elektronische Einrichtungen -
Dimensions des structures mécaniques Maße der 482,6-mm-(19-Zoll-)Bauweise -
de la série 482,6 mm (19 pouces) - Teil 3-100: Hauptmaße von Frontplatten,
Partie 3-100: Dimensions de base Baugruppenträgern, Einschüben,
des panneaux avant, des bacs, Gestellen und Schränken
des châssis, des bâtis et des baies (IEC 60297-3-100:2008)
(CEI 60297-3-100:2008)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2008-12-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.

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© 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60297-3-100:2009 E

Foreword
The text of document 48D/380/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60297-3-100, prepared by SC 48D,
Mechanical structures for electronic equipment, of IEC TC 48, Electromechanical components and
mechanical structures for electronic equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
was approved by CENELEC as EN 60297-3-100 on 2008-12-01.
This European Standard supersedes HD 493.1 S1:1988 and HD 493.2 S1:1988.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2009-09-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2011-12-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60297-3-100:2008 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60917-2-1 NOTE  Harmonized as EN 60917-2-1:1995 (not modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications

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.

NOTE  When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year

1)
IEC 60050-581 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - - -
Part 581: Electromechanical components for
electronic equipment
1) 2)
IEC 60297-3-101 - Mechanical structures for electronic EN 60297-3-101 2004
equipment - Dimensions of mechanical
structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series -
Part 3-101: Subracks and associated plug-in
units
1) 2)
IEC 60917-1 - Modular order for the development of EN 60917-1 1998
mechanical structures for electronic
equipment practices -
Part 1: Generic standard
1)
- - Equipment Engineering (EE) - European ETSI EN 300119-3 -
telecommunication standard for equipment
practice -
Part 3: Engineering requirements for
miscellaneous racks and cabinets

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

IEC 60297-3-100
Edition 1.0 2008-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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
Structures mécaniques pour équipements électroniques – Dimensions des
structures mécaniques de la série 482,6 mm (19 pouces) –
Partie 3-100: Dimensions de base des panneaux avant, des bacs, des châssis,
des bâtis et des baies
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
N
CODE PRIX
ICS 31.240 ISBN 2-8318-1017-7
– 2 – 60297-3-100 © IEC:2008
CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Arrangement overview.6
5 Front panels .8
5.1 Front panel dimensions .8
5.2 Front panel mounting hole positions. .10
6 Racks .11
6.1 Rack description.11
6.2 Rack/cabinet mounting grid types I and II .12
7 Cabinet .13
7.1 Cabinet description .13
7.2 Dimensions of cabinets type A .13
7.3 Dimensions of cabinets type B .14
Bibliography.15

Figure 1 – Arrangement overview .7
Figure 2 – Front panel dimensions for 1U up to 6U .8
Figure 3 – Front panel dimensions for 6U up to 12U .9
Figure 4 – Front panel mounting hole positions.10
Figure 5 – Array of racks .11
Figure 6 – Rack/cabinet mounting grid .12
Figure 7 – Dimensions of cabinet type A .13
Figure 8 – Dimensions of cabinet type B .14

Table 1 – Front panel dimensions for 1U up to 6U .8
Table 2 – Front panel dimensions for 6U up to 12U.9
Table 3 – Width dimension of fixed rack structures .11
Table 4 – Dimensions of cabinet types A and B .14

60297-3-100 © IEC:2008 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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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

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記事のタイトル: EN 60297-3-100:2009 - 電子機器用機械構造 - 482.6 mm(19インチ)シリーズの機械構造の寸法 - パート3-100: フロントパネル、サブラック、シャーシ、ラック、キャビネットの基本寸法 記事の内容: IEC 60297-3-100:2008は、482.6 mm(19インチ)シリーズのフロントパネル、サブラック、シャーシ、ラック、キャビネットの基本寸法を規定しています。関連したIEC 60297-3シリーズの後続規格では、基本寸法が他の関連部品とのインタフェースとして使用され、機器の実践の特定の部分の詳細な寸法が提供されます。

The article discusses the standard EN 60297-3-100:2009, which specifies the basic dimensions of front panels, subracks, chassis, racks, and cabinets in the 482.6 mm (19 in) series. This standard is used as an interface for other associated parts in subsequent standards of the IEC 60297-3 series.

아티클 제목: EN 60297-3-100:2009 - 전자 장비용 기계 구조물 - 482.6mm (19인치) 시리즈의 기계 구조물의 치수 - 제3-100부: 프론트 패널, 서브랙, 샤시, 랙 및 캐비닛의 기본 치수 아티클 내용: IEC 60297-3-100:2008은 482.6mm (19인치) 시리즈의 프론트 패널, 서브랙, 샤시, 랙 및 캐비닛의 기본 치수를 명시합니다. 연관된 IEC 60297-3 시리즈의 후속 표준은 기본 치수를 다른 관련 부품들과의 인터페이스로 사용하여 장비 실습의 특정 부분에 대한 상세 치수를 제공합니다.