Cabinets - IT and Communication Equipment

Marine IT and communication equipment cabinets are ruggedized enclosures or 19-inch rack cabinets used to house servers, network switches, radios, satellite communication equipment, UPS units and control hardware on ships. They provide equipment mounting, cable management, environmental protection and EMC shielding.

ProShipWorks provides end-to-end support to source and supply Cabinets for marine vessels, ship operators, industrial facilities, maintenance teams and procurement departments.

Last updated: October 11, 2026

Product Information

Product Name	Cabinets
Product Category	IT and Communication Equipment
Product Reference	1624
Brands / Manufacturers	Rittal, nVent HOFFMAN, Schneider Electric
Unit of Measure	Piece

Key Features

Key Feature
1. 19-inch rack mounting compatibility
2. Corrosion-resistant steel or stainless-steel construction
3. IP-rated protection against dust and water
4. Cable entry, gland plates and integrated cable management
5. EMC shielding, grounding and bonding provisions

Applications of Cabinets

Application
1. Shipboard communication and radio rooms
2. Marine IT, server and network equipment rooms
3. Bridge, control room and integrated automation systems

Models & Manufacturers

Model	Manufacturer
VX25	Rittal
TS 8	Rittal
ProLine G2	nVent HOFFMAN
Spacial SF	Schneider Electric

Technical Specifications

Model	Specification	Value	Unit
VX25	Equipment mounting	19-inch rack components or modular mounting panels	—
TS 8	Enclosure construction	Modular steel enclosure system	—
ProLine G2	Application	Industrial and electrical equipment enclosure system	—
Spacial SF	Protection rating	IP rating varies by configuration and accessories	—
Marine IT communication cabinet	Typical rack width	19	inch

Standards, Certifications & Class Approval

Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.

Applicable Standards & Certification	Relevant requirements may include IEC 60529 for ingress protection, IEC 62208 for empty enclosures, IEC 60092-504 for special features of control and instrumentation equipment, IEC 60068 for environmental testing, and IEC 60945 where the cabinet forms part of specified marine navigation or radio equipment.
Class Approval	DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas and ClassNK may approve cabinets as part of a certified marine equipment system or project. Approval is configuration-, application- and installation-dependent; a standard commercial cabinet is not automatically class-approved.

Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information

Installation Notes	Install on a rigid, vibration-resistant foundation with suitable marine fasteners. Maintain required front and rear clearance for ventilation and servicing. Bond doors, panels and rack rails to the protective earth system, and use approved cable glands and fire-stopping materials.
Maintenance Tips	Inspect enclosure seals, locks, hinges, gland plates, bonding straps and ventilation filters periodically. Remove salt deposits and dust using approved methods, check for corrosion, and verify rack earthing and cable retention.
Safety Notes	Isolate and lock out electrical supplies before servicing. Confirm enclosure IP and EMC integrity after modifications. Use equipment with suitable voltage, temperature, humidity, vibration and hazardous-area ratings where applicable.