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    Rack Panels

    Rack panels are accessories that form part of standardised 19" rack.19" racks are used to house hardware such as modems, routers, UPS's and other electronic equipment. They are typically used when an unused section needs to be blanked off or for protecting the equipment from dirt and dust. They also lend a finished look to the rack unit, while allowing sufficient airflow.

    Rack panels can be used in several rack configurations, but they are most popular in 19-inch racking. RS offer an extensive range of these accessories from leading brands including Rittal, Schroff, Schneider Electric and of course our own trusted brand RS PRO.

    How do the panels work?

    Once the rack has been built and the equipment properly housed, the rack panels can be added. They are mounted by using their flanged protruding edges, or ’ears’, to fasten them to the rack frame with screws and fixings. They then provide a barrier between the equipment and the outside. Effectively, they fill the space between different modules on the rack.

    Types of rack panel

    The major difference between different rack panels is the material used. They can be made from plastic, metals such as steel and aluminium or glass. Metal rack panels are very durable, while glass rack panels allow you to see through to the equipment inside without needing to take the panel off. Plastic rack panels are a good all-purpose option. Some of the most popular are: Blank rack panels for blanking off unused space, punched or perforated rack panels for mounting connectors, like XLRs or indicators, sockets and switches, Strip panels with slots for cable entry.

    Panel sizes

    The panels are measured in the standard unit of measure which is RU (rack unit) or U (unit). A U is equal to 1.75 inches or 44.45mm. These sizes will be typically displayed as 1U, 2U, 3U, 4U and so on.

    592 Products showing for Rack Panels

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    Front Panel
    Black
    Aluminium
    88.1mm
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    21HP
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    482.6 x 88.1mm
    482.6mm
    2U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Black
    Aluminium
    310.4mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 310.4mm
    482.6mm
    6U
    -
    -
    Hinges
    Front Door
    Black
    Aluminium
    139.5mm
    -
    42HP
    -
    229.6 x 139.5mm
    229.6mm
    4U
    -
    -
    Shielded
    Front Panel
    Black
    Aluminium
    74mm
    -
    -
    -
    12.7 x 74mm
    12.7mm
    3U
    -
    -
    Ventilated,Handles
    Rack Panel
    Black
    Steel
    -
    32
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Unpainted
    Aluminium
    88.1mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 88.1mm
    482.6mm
    2U
    -
    -
    -
    Unventilated Top Cover
    -
    -
    250mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    423mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Ventilated Top Cover
    -
    Steel
    350mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    423mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Silver
    Aluminium
    265.9mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 265.9mm
    482.6mm
    6U
    -
    -
    -
    Ventilation Grill
    -
    Aluminium
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Unpainted
    Aluminium
    177mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 177mm
    482.6mm
    4U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Natural Anodized
    Aluminium
    177mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 177mm
    482.6mm
    8U
    -
    -
    Ventilated,Handles
    Rack Panel
    Black
    Steel
    -
    32
    -
    -
    -
    -
    2U
    -
    -
    -
    Top/Bottom Cover
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Louvred Panel
    -
    Stainless Steel
    -
    -
    -
    -
    230 x 115 x 0.7mm
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Blanking Panel
    Black
    Steel
    9mm
    -
    -
    -
    483 x 9mm
    483mm
    3U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Grey
    Aluminium
    443.7mm
    -
    84HP
    -
    482.6 x 443.7mm
    482.6mm
    10U
    -
    -
    -
    Blanking Panel
    Black
    Steel
    9mm
    -
    -
    -
    483 x 9mm
    483mm
    4U
    -
    -
    -
    Front Panel
    Black
    Aluminium
    221.5mm
    -
    -
    -
    482.6 x 221.5mm
    482.6mm
    5U
    -
    -
    -
    Blanking Panel
    Black
    Steel
    9mm
    -
    -
    -
    483 x 9mm
    483mm
    1U
    -
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