- Description
- Specifications
10-Pack 1U Toolless Blanking Panel for 19-Inch Server Racks, Modular Snap-In Design, Airflow Management for Hot and Cold Aisle Configurations, Black
The APC AR8136BLK is a 10-pack of 1U toolless blanking panels for standard 19-inch server racks. Each panel snaps into unused rack space without tools, blocking air recirculation that bypasses cooling systems and raises equipment temperatures. The modular design covers up to 10U of open rack space from a single package, maintaining directed front-to-back airflow across installed servers and networking equipment.
Unoccupied rack positions create shortcuts for hot exhaust air to recirculate to the intake side of servers, reducing cooling efficiency and increasing operating temperatures. The AR8136BLK blanking panels close these gaps with a snap-in design that installs and removes in seconds without screws, cage nuts, or tools. RoHS-compliant construction and a 2-year warranty from APC by Schneider Electric back each panel.
Where the AR8136BLK Fits
- Data centers and server rooms where open rack positions allow hot exhaust air to recirculate to server intakes, blanking panels restore front-to-back airflow and reduce cooling energy consumption in hot aisle and cold aisle configurations
- Network closets and IDF rooms where partial rack population leaves exposed rack units above and below equipment, toolless installation fills gaps in minutes during equipment additions or removals, and the 10-pack covers a full half-populated rack
- Colocation and hosting environments where rack density changes as equipment cycles in and out, the snap-in design adjusts without tools during hot-swap equipment changes, and proper airflow management helps maintain SLA-compliant operating temperatures
What the AR8136BLK Delivers
- 10 Toolless 1U Panels: Each panel snaps directly into standard 19-inch rack rails without screws, cage nuts, or tools. The 10-pack covers up to 10U of open rack space from a single SKU.
- Airflow Management: Solid panel face blocks hot exhaust air from recirculating through open rack positions to the cold aisle intake side. Maintains the pressure differential that front-to-back cooling depends on.
- Modular Snap-In Design: Install or remove each panel in seconds to accommodate equipment changes. No tools required for adding panels when removing equipment or clearing space for new installations.
- 19-Inch Rack Compatibility: Standard 19-inch width (1.8 x 19 x 1.1 in.) fits EIA-310 racks from APC, Chatsworth, Rittal, and other manufacturers. RoHS-compliant black construction.
