Product Overview

The STURDX Climate Series™ 12U IP66 Weatherproof Galvanized Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet (24" × 24" / 600 × 600 mm) is engineered for outdoor applications where compact rack capacity, dependable weather protection, and optional climate control are essential. With 12U of rack space and a versatile 24-inch × 24-inch (600 × 600 mm)footprint, this enclosure is ideal for telecommunications, fiber optic distribution, CCTV systems, industrial automation, utility communications, traffic control, and edge networking installations.

Manufactured from heavy-duty galvanized steel with a durable outdoor powder-coated finish, the enclosure provides reliable IP66 protection against rain, dust, moisture, and demanding environmental conditions. Its additional cabinet depth offers ample room for networking switches, industrial Ethernet devices, fiber termination panels, compact UPS systems, communication gateways, and organized cable management while maintaining a compact overall footprint.

This enclosure is compatible with 300W (approximately 1,000 BTU/hr) enclosure air conditioners. Customers can choose either a 110V AC or DC-powered air conditioner using the product options to match their application and available power source.

Unlike larger floor-standing enclosures, the 12U 600 × 600 mm model features a single lockable front door for simplified maintenance and improved structural rigidity. Every cabinet includes a heavy-duty wall mounting bracketand a floor plinth as standard equipment, while an optional heavy-duty pole mounting bracket is available for communication poles, utility poles, roadside infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart city projects.

Technical Specifications

Standard Features

Every STURDX Climate Series™ cabinet includes:

• Heavy-duty galvanized steel construction

• Double-wall enclosure

• IP66 weatherproof protection

• Suitable for NEMA 4 applications

• Compatible with 300W (≈1,000 BTU/hr) enclosure air conditioners

• Supports optional 110V AC or DC cooling systems

• Four adjustable 19-inch rack rails

• DIN rail included

• IP68 cable glands included

• Bottom cable entry knockouts

• Lockable front door

• Heavy-duty wall mounting bracket included

• Optional heavy-duty pole mounting bracket

• Floor plinth included

• Heavy-duty polyurethane door gasket

• Integrated grounding system

Compact Outdoor Enclosure with Flexible Cooling Options

The 24" × 24" (600 × 600 mm) Climate Series™ enclosure is designed for projects where installation space is limited but future cooling flexibility is important. Customers can install the cabinet without active cooling or configure it with a 300W enclosure air conditioner by selecting either an AC or DC cooling unit during ordering.

Its compact footprint makes it ideal for communication shelters, roadside equipment, wireless infrastructure, industrial control systems, utility monitoring, renewable energy installations, and distributed networking applications where reliable environmental protection and installation flexibility are equally important.

Product Description

The STURDX Climate Series™ 12U Galvanized Steel Outdoor Network Cabinet provides professional protection for networking, telecommunications, industrial automation, surveillance, and utility communication equipment installed in demanding outdoor environments.

Its 24" × 24" (600 × 600 mm) footprint, single-wall galvanized steel construction, compatibility with optional 300W (≈1,000 BTU/hr) AC or DC enclosure air conditioners, included wall mounting bracket, integrated floor plinth, and IP66 weatherproof protection make it an excellent solution for compact outdoor infrastructure requiring dependable performance and installation flexibility.

Typical Applications

• Telecommunications Infrastructure

• Fiber Distribution

• Wireless Communication Equipment

• CCTV & Surveillance

• Traffic Signal Controllers

• Smart City Infrastructure

• Industrial Automation

• SCADA Systems

• Utility Monitoring

• Renewable Energy

• Solar Monitoring

• Transportation Infrastructure

• Industrial Ethernet

• Security Networks

• Remote Monitoring

• Water & Wastewater

• Oil & Gas

• Manufacturing Facilities

• Edge Computing

• Critical Infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions

Which air conditioner is compatible with this cabinet?

This enclosure is designed for 300W (approximately 1,000 BTU/hr) enclosure air conditioners.

Can I choose between AC and DC cooling?

Yes. Customers can select either a 110V AC or DC-powered enclosure air conditioner when ordering the cabinet.

Does this cabinet include a rear door?

No. The standard configuration features a single lockable front door only.

Can this cabinet be wall mounted?

Yes. Every cabinet includes a heavy-duty wall mounting bracket as standard.

Is pole mounting available?

Yes. An optional heavy-duty pole mounting bracket is available for communication poles, utility poles, lighting poles, traffic infrastructure, and wireless communication installations.

Is a floor plinth included?

Yes. Every 12U Climate Series™ 600 × 600 mm cabinet includes a floor plinth as standard.

Is this enclosure suitable for NEMA applications?

Yes. The galvanized steel enclosure is suitable for applications commonly requiring NEMA 4 performance.

Can STURDX customize this enclosure?

Absolutely. STURDX offers custom dimensions, OEM branding, AC or DC cooling options, cable entry modifications, electrical integration, rack accessories, mounting solutions, and application-specific configurations for telecommunications, industrial automation, utility, transportation, renewable energy, and critical infrastructure.