VERTIV Blanking Panel, 300 mm (11.81 in.) - 1 Pack

Upgrade your server room’s airflow management with the VERTIV Blanking Panel, a durable 300 mm (11.81 in.) insert designed to fill unused space in 19-inch racks. By eliminating empty cavities, this panel helps prevent hot air from mixing with cold supply air, supporting more reliable cooling for your critical equipment. Crafted for a clean, professional look, the panel blends with standard rack designs and offers a dependable solution for data centers, telecom rooms, and IT closets seeking to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The 1-pack lets you equip a single rack slot with a high-quality frontend panel that seamlessly integrates with existing hardware. Whether you’re performing a routine upgrade or building out a new rack, this blanking panel is a small investment that yields meaningful airflow and temperature benefits across your enclosure.

• Precisely sized for standard 300 mm wide openings in 19" racks, ensuring a snug, gap-free fit that blocks stray airflow paths and helps direct cooling where it’s needed most.
• Rugged construction with a durable powder-coated finish provides long-lasting protection in data-center environments, resisting wear, corrosion, and the rigors of daily rack use.
• Designed for quick installation in standard 19-inch racks and compatible with common mounting hardware used in most data centers, enabling fast deployment without special tools.
• Helps maintain cold-aisle temperatures by directing airflow across front-to-back pathways, reducing hotspots behind equipment and supporting consistent performance for servers, storage, and networking gear.
• Pack includes one blanking panel, ready to install in a single 19-inch rack slot to keep your enclosure tidy, improve cooling efficiency, and simplify future maintenance or upgrades.

Technical Details of VERTIV Blanking Panel, 300 mm (11.81 in.) - 1 Pack

• Width: 300 mm (11.81 in.)
• Pack size: 1
• Designed for standard 19-inch rack systems

how to install VERTIV Blanking Panel, 300 mm (11.81 in.) - 1 Pack

• Power down and open the rack cabinet to access the front mounting area.
• Align the blanking panel with the desired 19-inch slot and slide it into place behind the rack’s front bezel, ensuring it sits flush with surrounding panels.
• Secure the panel using the rack’s standard mounting hardware as required by your enclosure configuration.
• Verify that the panel is firmly seated with no gaps around its edges to maximize airflow control and maintain a clean front of the cabinet.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is a blanking panel and why should I use one? A: A blanking panel fills unused rack spaces to prevent hot air from circulating into active equipment and helps maintain uniform cooling across the rack.
• Q: Will the VERTIV blanking panel fit my 19-inch rack? A: Yes. It is designed for standard 19-inch racks with a width of 300 mm (11.81 in.), making it compatible with most common enclosure configurations.
• Q: How many panels are included in the pack? A: The product is sold as a 1-pack, providing one blanking panel for a single rack slot.
• Q: Does installing a blanking panel improve cooling efficiency? A: In most setups, yes. By eliminating empty spaces, it helps direct cold air where it’s needed and reduces the mixing of hot and cold air, which can lead to more efficient cooling and potential energy savings.