Rittal DK 5501655 — 0.5U Perforated Component Shelf, 50 kg
0.5U · 19-inch50 kg load400–600 mm variableRAL 9005
The Rittal DK 5501655 is a 0.5U 19-inch component shelf for static installation, depth-variable from 400 to 600 mm between the front and rear mounting levels and rated for 50 kg, for carrying non-rackmount devices inside Rittal VX IT, TS IT, TE and TX CableNet enclosures.
The shelf fixes to the 482.6 mm (19-inch) mounting angles or mounting frames at both the front and rear levels, and Rittal designs it for tool-free, one-person assembly. The perforated surface supports airflow through the enclosure. It is spray-finished sheet steel in RAL 9005 black, and weighs 4.5 kg.
Before you order: The 400–600 mm figure is the distance between your front and rear 19-inch mounting levels, not the cabinet depth. Rittal notes that at larger distances the preconfigured depth may need adjusting, which affects the load rating. Do not confuse it with the 1U, 100 kg Rittal 5501695.
What's in the Box
- 1 × component shelf
- Assembly parts
What It Means in Practice
- Measure the gap between your front and rear 19-inch levels — it must fall between 400 and 600 mm.
- Only 0.5U tall, so it sits between devices without wasting a full unit.
- Perforated tray keeps airflow through the enclosure.
- Designed around Rittal enclosures; it also fits other racks with standard 19-inch front and rear levels in the same depth range.
What Will Not Work
- 2-post racks or wall brackets — front and rear levels are required.
- Level spacing outside 400–600 mm.
- Loads above 50 kg.
- Pull-out access — this is a static shelf; Rittal sells separate pull-out shelves.
Key Features
Depth-variable
400–600 mm between mounting levels.
Tool-free assembly
One-person installation.
Perforated
Supports climate control airflow.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Brand |
Rittal |
| Part Number |
5501655 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4028177679092 |
| Type |
Component shelf, static installation |
| Rack |
| Height |
0.5U |
| Width |
484 mm (19-inch) |
| Distance between levels |
400 – 600 mm |
| Fixing |
19-inch mounting angles or frames, front and rear |
| Physical |
| Load |
50 kg (static) |
| Material |
Sheet steel, spray-finished |
| Colour |
RAL 9005 |
| Surface |
Perforated |
| Net weight |
4.5 kg |
| Compatibility |
| Rittal systems |
VX IT, TS IT, TE, TX CableNet |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published by Rittal for this article — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 400–600 mm the cabinet depth?
No, it is the distance between the front and rear 19-inch mounting levels inside the enclosure.
Which Rittal systems does it suit?
Rittal lists VX IT, TS IT, TE and TX CableNet.
Is it a pull-out shelf?
No, it is a static shelf. Rittal offers pull-out component shelves as separate articles.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Rittal shelves are made to drop straight into Rittal IT enclosures with no tools, so they are the natural choice if your cabinets are VX IT or TS IT. For other accessories see our
rack accessories range.
✓ Buy it if you run Rittal IT enclosures with 400–600 mm between mounting levels.
✕ Skip it if you have a 2-post rack or need a pull-out shelf.
→ Also consider the 1U, 100 kg Rittal 5501695.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.