Hammond PBPA19012WH 7U Matte White Aluminum Rack Blanking Panel

The PBPA19012WH is a 7U aluminum blanking panel for standard 19 in EIA-compliant rack rails. It is intended for IT, telecom and AV teams who need to close off unused rack space so that conditioned air is directed through active equipment instead of recirculating through open rack openings.

The panel is formed from 8-gauge (0.125 in) 5052-H32 aluminum, giving lightweight durability and corrosion resistance in rack environments, and it is noticeably easier to handle than a comparable steel panel. This version is finished in RAL9003 matte white with a smooth surface for a clean, professional rack appearance; the same 7U size is also offered in matte black, dark gray, light gray and unfinished aluminum.

Panel height is 12.25 in (311 mm) for the 7U opening, with an overall width of 19.00 in (483 mm) and radiused 0.12 in (3 mm) corners. Eight 0.250 x 0.375 in mounting slots provide 8 mounting points, spreading the load across the rack rails on this larger panel. Shipping weight is 2.89 lbs (1.31 kg). Mounting hardware is not included, so specify rack screws or cage nuts to suit your rails.

PBPA19012WH is manufactured in Canada, is TAA compliant and USMCA compliant, and is listed as RoHS and REACH compliant, which supports government and environmentally driven procurement requirements. Because it blocks hot and cold air from mixing, the panel is a straightforward part of a thermal management strategy in data centers, server rooms and high-density cabinets, as well as in wall mount and floor-standing racks.