Crash-Rated Anti-Ram Post & Cable Barrier System M50/P2 | Global GRAB SW1200
SKU: SW1200
Vendor: Global GRAB
Request a Quote Anti-Ram Perimeter Protection for Large Facilities & Data Centers
Securing a large campus starts at its boundary. The Global GRAB SW1200 Post & Cable Barrier System adds crash-rated vehicle protection along extensive perimeters, including data-center campuses where thousands of feet of fencing must be protected against vehicle intrusion.
For developments built in phases, a passive cable barrier allows the perimeter to be secured early while construction continues inside. At completed facilities, it adds a vehicle-resistant layer behind perimeter fencing, helping address a vulnerability that chain-link fencing alone does not resolve.
A Practical Approach to Long Perimeters
The SW1200 combines posts and cable in a modular passive barrier. Its M50/P2 crash rating makes it an option for projects requiring documented vehicle-impact performance, while its layout flexibility supports long property boundaries and facility perimeters.
- Crash-rated protection: Rated for a 15,000-pound truck impacting at 50 mph under the specified test conditions.
- Fence reinforcement: Can complement chain-link, welded-wire, ornamental and palisade fencing.
- Weather-resistant finish: Galvanized coating with optional powder coating.
- Contractor-friendly installation: No field welding required; foundations can be bored and earth-formed.
- Passive operation: Provides a fixed perimeter barrier without an opening-and-closing cycle.
Specifications & System Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | SW1200 |
| System Type | Fixed, passive post-and-cable vehicle barrier |
| Crash Rating | ASTM F2656-07 M50/P2 |
| Test Vehicle & Speed | 15,000-pound truck at 50 mph |
| Published Tested Span Range | 50–200 feet; project layouts require configuration review |
| Finish | Galvanized, with optional powder coating |
| Installation | No field welding; bored and earth-formed foundations |
Applications & Facility Types
- Data-center campuses: Protect extensive boundaries around multiple buildings and phased developments.
- Airports and transportation facilities: Add vehicle-impact protection along fenced boundaries.
- Utilities and critical infrastructure: Reinforce the perimeter around essential operations.
- Government and military facilities: Support perimeter designs requiring rated anti-ram protection.
- High-security construction projects: Establish the permanent perimeter early in a multi-year build-out.
Combine Perimeter Protection with Controlled Vehicle Access
A continuous cable barrier protects the boundary, while a separately selected active barrier can control authorized vehicle entrances. For a campus with several buildings and access roads, this approach allows the perimeter and vehicle entry points to be addressed as parts of one security plan.
Plan for the Rated Configuration
Crash performance depends on the specified system configuration, foundations and installation. The published span range is not a limit on total project perimeter length. Layouts, changes in direction and clear space behind the barrier should be reviewed for the project.
Discuss Your Perimeter Layout
Contact BarrierHQ with your site plan, perimeter length, fencing details and required protection level. Project-specific layout assistance and a bill of materials can help define the system for your facility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SW1200 reinforce an existing chain-link fence?
Yes. It can provide a separate vehicle-resistant layer behind existing fencing. The fence and cable barrier remain separate installations, so their alignment and spacing should be coordinated during project planning.
Is SW1200 suitable for a large data-center campus?
Yes. Long campus perimeters are a key application. The system can help secure the boundary early in a phased development, with active barriers selected separately for vehicle entrances.
What is the difference between SW1200 and SW1250?
SW1200 is identified as M50/P2, while SW1250 is identified as M50/P1. They have different penetration classifications, so the selection should follow the project's required rating and available clear space.
Can the cable barrier be moved to another site?
SW1200 should be planned as a fixed perimeter installation. Some cable may be reusable, but relocation depends on the new layout and may require replacement posts and foundations. It is not intended to function like a portable temporary fence.
What information is needed for a quote?
Provide a site plan showing the perimeter, corners, access points and existing or proposed fencing, along with the required crash rating. BarrierHQ can help coordinate layout review and a project-specific material proposal.
Find more solutions for temporary access control and permanent perimeter protection in our Anti-Vehicle Security Barriers | Portable Anti-Ram & Fixed Perimeter Barriers collection.