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Black perforated steel blanking panel, 19 inch wide, 8U height, flanged edges

NavePoint

NavePoint 8U Perforated Flanged Blanking Panel 19 inch

SKU CH-AGZM-D38QK

Perforated 8U steel filler panel improves rack airflow and conceals unused 19-inch spaces with included hardware

  • Rack height8U
  • Product typeRack Mount Cabinet
  • Product colorBlack
  • Improves cooling efficiency by filling unused rack spaces with perforated steel
  • Clean, organised appearance conceals gaps and visible cables in 19-inch racks
  • Quick horizontal installation on most 19-inch cabinets using included hardware
  • Durable cold-rolled steel construction with black powder-coated finish for lasting use
  • EIA/ECA compliant 8U panel measuring 14 inches high by .31 inches wide

8U perforated filler panel

The NavePoint 8U perforated flanged blanking panel fits standard 19-inch server racks and cabinets. It covers unused rack space to create a tidy appearance and to direct airflow through active equipment rather than around it. The steel construction with black powder coating provides durability in data-centre environments. Installation uses the supplied hardware for a quick horizontal mount.

Thermal management and airflow control

The perforated design allows air to pass through the panel while blocking large gaps that cause bypass airflow and exhaust recirculation. By filling empty 8U sections, the panel helps maintain consistent front-to-back cooling paths around installed hardware. This reduces hot-spot formation and can lower the overall cooling load on the room infrastructure. The 0.31-inch thickness adds minimal depth to the rack profile.

Replaces solid or missing blanks in 19-inch racks

This panel upgrades from solid blanking plates that restrict airflow or from leaving bays open, which lets cold air escape and hot air recirculate. The jump is worth it when rack density increases and precise thermal control becomes necessary to protect equipment. It is not suited for racks that use non-standard mounting widths or for installations that require a completely sealed opening.

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Price $59.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 2,764 comparable items (median $106.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameNavePoint
Product typeRack Mount Cabinet
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Rack height8U

Questions about this item

How is the 8U perforated panel mounted on a 19-inch rack, and what step is often missed?

Align the flanged edges with the rack’s threaded holes, insert the supplied screws through every flange slot, and tighten evenly; the step often missed is using all provided screws so the panel sits flat and seals the opening.

What maintenance or replacement will this steel blanking panel need over time?

The cold-rolled steel panel with black powder coating requires no scheduled maintenance; only replace it if physical damage bends the flanges or blocks the perforations, otherwise it remains in place for the rack’s life.

At what point does the 0.31-inch thick panel become the limiting factor under sustained airflow?

The panel itself does not impose an airflow limit; its perforations are sized to match standard rack ventilation, so the first restriction under sustained use will be the rack’s overall cooling capacity, not the blanking panel.

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