Middle Atlantic Side Panels for GRK Racks – 44 RU, 30" Depth

Elevate the appearance and protection of your GRK rack system with the Middle Atlantic Side Panels designed for 44 RU GRK enclosures. These panels provide a seamless, professional finish for GRK-44-30LRD and GRK-44-30HLRD configurations, delivering a clean silhouette while safeguarding equipment from dust, incidental contact, and environmental wear. Built to integrate flawlessly with your existing GRK hardware, the panels help you maintain a tidy, accessible, and durable rack setup that looks as good as it performs in demanding environments—from broadcast studios to corporate AV closets and high-end home theaters.

• Perfect fit for 44 RU GRK frames: These side panels are engineered to align with the GRK-44-30LRD and GRK-44-30HLRD models, ensuring a precise, flush appearance that complements the rest of your system and preserves the sleek GRK aesthetic.
• Pair of panels for complete enclosure: Included as a two-panel set, providing symmetrical protection on both sides of your GRK rack while allowing easy access to front and rear equipment when needed for maintenance, upgrades, or cable management.
• Depth-matched design for 30" racks: Specifically sized to match 30-inch-deep GRK configurations, helping maintain consistent airflow, balanced silhouette, and proper clearance for rear cabling, ventilation, and any mounted accessories.
• Professional, clean aesthetic: When paired with compatible GRK racks, these panels deliver a polished, high-end appearance suitable for production studios, data centers, broadcast setups, or executive AV districts where presentation matters as much as performance.
• Easy integration with existing hardware: The panels are designed to mount using standard GRK mounting points on your rack, enabling straightforward installation without specialized tools or custom hardware and minimizing downtime during updates or upgrades.

Technical Details of Middle Atlantic Side Panels

• Product type: Side panels (pair)
• RU height: 44 RU
• Depth compatibility: 30 inches
• Fits models: GRK-44-30LRD and GRK-44-30HLRD
• Included: 2 panels

How to install Middle Atlantic Side Panels

• Prepare your GRK rack: Ensure the rack is stable, powered down, and accessible on both sides before attempting installation.
• Align with mounting points: Hold the side panel against the GRK frame, aligning the top and bottom mounting holes with the rack’s corresponding rails or frames.
• Secure with standard hardware: Use the appropriate GRK mounting screws or hardware compatible with your rack model to attach the panel securely to the frame. Avoid overtightening to prevent panel warping or frame distortion.
• Check alignment and clearance: After fastening, verify that both panels sit flush with the rack face and that there is no interference with doors, doors or cable management accessories, or rear ports. Adjust as needed for a clean, even edge along the entire height of the rack.
• Repeat for the opposite side and test access: Complete installation on the other side, then open and close doors, pull-out shelves, or rear cable management features to confirm full accessibility and proper fit without contact or binding.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does this product include? A: A pair of side panels designed to fit GRK-44-30LRD and GRK-44-30HLRD rack models.
• Q: What RU and depth do these panels cover? A: The panels are sized for 44 RU height and 30" depth GRK racks.
• Q: Are these panels vented? A: Ventilation details are not specified by the manufacturer for this SKU. They are intended to enclose the sides of GRK racks and provide protection and a clean look.
• Q: Do the panels come with mounting hardware? A: The available data indicates compatibility with GRK mounting points, but it does not explicitly state that screws or hardware are included.
• Q: How long does installation take? A: With standard GRK rack hardware and typical access, installation is straightforward and can be completed in minutes per side, depending on existing cabling and rack setup.