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Flat metal 1U filler panel with flanged edges for 19 inch rack

Innovation First, Inc.

Innovation First, Inc. 102-1822 1U filler panel

SKU CH-YJPT-2THDF MPN 102-1822

A 1U filler panel that directs airflow in 19-inch server racks and fits square, round or threaded mounting holes

  • Controls rack airflow to prevent hot-air recirculation
  • Fits every EIA-standard 19-inch rack with square, round or threaded holes
  • 1U flanged panel closes unused rack space for a tidy appearance
  • Compatible with Dell, HP, IBM, APC and other major cabinet brands
  • New 102-1822 filler panel from Innovation First / Rack Solutions

1U filler panel for 19-inch racks

This flanged panel fills empty rack units in standard 19-inch cabinets. It directs cold air toward active equipment and stops hot exhaust from recirculating. The part fits square, round and threaded mounting holes across major rack brands. Builders and data-centre operators use it to maintain cooling efficiency and a tidy appearance.

Air-flow control and passive cooling

By sealing unused 1U spaces the panel prevents thermal short-cycling inside the rack. No fans or power are required, so it adds zero noise and zero power draw. The flanged design reinforces the panel and keeps it aligned during installation. Cooling performance scales with the number of blank units covered.

Replaces improvised blanks and open slots

It substitutes for makeshift sheet-metal covers or empty bays that leak air. The upgrade is worthwhile whenever a rack has unused 1U gaps that degrade front-to-back flow. Sites with mixed Dell, HP, IBM, APC, Liebert, CPI, Rittal or Blackbox cabinets benefit from the universal hole pattern. Buyers needing tool-less snap-in blanks or coloured panels should look elsewhere.

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Price $13.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameINNOVATION FIRST / RACK SOLUTIONS
Size & build
Shipping weight0.35 kg
Package size483 × 51 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How is the 102-1822 filler panel installed in a 19-inch rack and what step is often missed?

Mount the flanged panel using screws that match the rack hole type — square, round or threaded. The step often missed is using filler panels in every empty U space so hot exhaust air cannot recirculate back into the equipment.

What maintenance or replacement will the 102-1822 filler panel need over time?

The metal panel itself requires no scheduled maintenance. Replace it only if the flanges become bent or the finish is damaged, which could affect airflow sealing or rack appearance.

What is the first limit that appears when the 102-1822 filler panel is used continuously in a high-density rack?

The panel is a passive airflow component with no moving parts, so it has no thermal or mechanical limit under sustained use. The practical limit is rack space — each panel occupies 1U.

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