StarTech.com Black Plastic Blanking Panel, 1 U 482 mm 42mm

This blanking panel is designed to occupy unused space within 19in server racks and cabinets, improving rack appearance and directing airflow in EIA RS310-D compliant installations. Supplied as a pack of ten, each unit is a non‑ventilated plastic filler intended for front mounting into square‑holed rack frames to conceal empty U positions and exposed cabling in data centre and equipment rack environments.

• 1U height provides consistent rack‑unit coverage and alignment
• Solid plastic construction prevents Air recirculation through empty spaces
• Toolless front‑mount fitment enables Rapid installation without tools
• Black finish maintains uniform rack aesthetics across installations
• EIA RS310‑D compliance aligns with 19in rack mounting standards

• Suitable for tidying server cabinet U gaps in data centres
• Ideal for guiding exhaust airflow in server rows
• Used with 19in racks that have square mounting holes
• Can be used for organising cabling behind rack‑mounted equipment
• Suitable for bulk deployment where multiple blanking panels are required

They use a toolless latch system that engages square front mounting holes for front‑mount installation.

Each panel is formed from ABS plastic, providing a solid, non‑ventilated filler surface.

The pack contains ten identical 1U black blanking panels and associated packaging.

Yes, they are intended for use with standard 19in server racks compliant with EIA RS310‑D.

By blocking unused spaces it redirects airflow through installed equipment rather than through empty rack units, reducing thermal recirculation.