
STURDX Essential Series™ 26U IP66 Weatherproof Galvanized Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet | 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) | 19-Inch Rack Enclosure

Product Overview
The STURDX Essential Series™ 26U IP66 Weatherproof Galvanized Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet (24" × 40" / 600 × 1000 mm) is engineered for outdoor installations where additional rack capacity, deeper equipment support, and efficient cable management are required without moving to oversized enclosures. Positioned between compact field cabinets and high-density network cabinets, the 26U platform offers an ideal balance of capacity, accessibility, and long-term scalability for expanding outdoor infrastructure.
Manufactured from heavy-duty galvanized steel with a durable outdoor powder-coated finish, the enclosure provides dependable IP66 protection against rain, dust, moisture, and harsh environmental conditions. Its 24-inch × 40-inch (600 × 1000 mm) footprint offers generous installation depth for enterprise switches, industrial Ethernet equipment, rack-mounted UPS systems, fiber optic distribution hardware, and structured cable management while maintaining a practical cabinet width.
Designed for telecommunications, utilities, transportation, industrial automation, and municipal infrastructure, the 26Ucabinet delivers the flexibility required for today's networking equipment while leaving valuable room for future expansion.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
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| Series | STURDX Essential Series™ |
| SKU | STX-ES-26U60100D |
| Rack Height | 26U |
| Rack Standard | 19-inch EIA-310 |
| External Dimensions | 23.6" × 39.4" (600 × 1000 mm) |
| Material | Galvanized Steel |
| Construction | Single-Wall Construction |
| Protection Rating | IP66 |
| NEMA | Suitable for NEMA 4 Applications |
| Cooling | Fan Ready |
| Mounting Rails | Four Adjustable Rails Included |
| DIN Rail | Included |
| Door Switch | Included |
| Door Stopper | Included |
| Cable Glands | IP68 Rated Included |
| Cable Entry | Bottom Knockouts |
| Doors | Lockable Front & Rear |
| Grounding | Included |
| Mounting Base | Floor Mounting Base Included |
| Lifting | Factory-Installed Lifting Eyebolts |
Standard Features
Every STURDX Essential Series™ cabinet includes:
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Heavy-duty galvanized steel construction
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IP66 weatherproof enclosure
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Suitable for NEMA 4 applications
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Fan-ready design
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Four adjustable 19-inch rack rails
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DIN rail installed
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Door switch installed
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Door stopper installed
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IP68 cable glands included
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Bottom cable knockouts
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Lockable front and rear doors
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Heavy-duty polyurethane door gasket
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Integrated grounding system
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Floor mounting base
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Factory-installed lifting eyebolts
Optimized for Growing Outdoor Networks
The 26U 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) enclosure is designed for projects that require more rack capacity than compact cabinets while avoiding the footprint and cost of larger enclosures. The extended cabinet depth allows installers to organize structured cabling, maintain proper fiber bend radius, and integrate larger networking hardware without creating crowded equipment layouts.
Its balanced proportions make installation, maintenance, and future upgrades significantly easier, allowing organizations to expand communication infrastructure without replacing the enclosure as equipment requirements increase.
Product Description
The STURDX Essential Series™ 26U Galvanized Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet provides dependable outdoor protection for networking, industrial automation, electrical distribution, and communication systems requiring additional rack capacity and equipment depth.
Its 24" × 40" (600 × 1000 mm) footprint provides generous interior working space while the 26U rack height supports professional equipment layouts with room for future expansion. Combined with rugged galvanized steel construction and IP66 weatherproof protection, it offers an excellent solution for long-term outdoor infrastructure projects.
For applications requiring active thermal management, STURDX also offers the Climate Series™, featuring insulated construction, enclosure air conditioning, and the exclusive STURDX Hybrid Cooling Ready™ platform.
Typical Applications
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Telecommunications Infrastructure
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Fiber Backbone Networks
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Enterprise Edge Networks
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Industrial Automation
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Utility Communication Systems
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Renewable Energy
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Solar Monitoring Systems
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Electrical Distribution
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Water & Wastewater Facilities
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Manufacturing Plants
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Transportation Infrastructure
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Smart City Networks
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Industrial Ethernet
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Security & Surveillance
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Wireless Backhaul
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Edge Computing
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Oil & Gas
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Mining
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Remote Monitoring
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Critical Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a 26U outdoor cabinet?
A 26U enclosure offers an excellent balance between rack capacity and installation efficiency. It provides additional room for networking equipment and future expansion without the size, weight, and cost of a full-height cabinet.
Why choose a 24" × 40" cabinet?
The additional cabinet depth supports deeper enterprise networking equipment, rack-mounted UPS systems, structured cable management, and organized fiber routing while improving technician accessibility.
Is galvanized steel suitable for outdoor installations?
Yes. Heavy-duty galvanized steel with an industrial-grade powder-coated finish provides excellent corrosion resistance and long service life for most commercial, municipal, and industrial outdoor applications.
Is this enclosure suitable for NEMA applications?
Yes. The enclosure is suitable for NEMA 4 applications. Contact STURDX if your project requires a specific certified NEMA enclosure.
Can optional fan kits be installed?
Yes. The Essential Series™ is fan-ready and supports optional filtered fan ventilation whenever additional airflow is required.
Are IP68 cable glands included?
Yes. Every cabinet includes IP68-rated cable glands to help maintain the enclosure's IP66 weatherproof protection.
Does the cabinet include lifting eyebolts?
Yes. Every floor-standing Essential Series™ cabinet includes factory-installed lifting eyebolts for safe transportation, unloading, crane lifting, and installation.
Can this enclosure be customized?
Absolutely. STURDX offers custom dimensions, cable entry modifications, OEM branding, electrical integration, gland plates, rack accessories, and project-specific enclosure configurations for virtually any outdoor networking, industrial, utility, or infrastructure application.
