Blank Spacer Network Patch Panel Options
A rack unit, U or RU is a unit of measure that describes the height of electronic equipment designed to mount within a 19-inch rack or a 23-inch rack. The following are some dimensions of rack heights that are common to computer equipment:
| Rack Unit |
Dimensions |
| Half-U |
.875 in - 22.25 mm |
| 1U |
1.75 in - 44.45 mm |
| 2U |
3.5 in - 88.9 mm |
| 3U |
5.25 in - 133.35 mm |
| 4U |
7.0 in - 177.8 mm |
| 5U |
8.75 in - 222.25 mm |
| 6U |
10.5 in - 266.70 mm |
Wallmount - This Patch Panel is able to be mounted to a surface or wall.
Rackmount - This Patch Panel is designed to be installed in a network rack as a component of a larger network system
Blanking Panel Accessories
Blanking panels offer a means to cover an unused rack space in front of a server rack. They promote circulation of airflow around the server equipment, while venting out hot exhaust from network components. By preventing the buildup of excess heat, cooling fans don't have to work as hard, which is energy efficient.
To learn more about our Blanking Panels please visit our overview page. Kendall Howard's Blanking Panels can be combined with a wide array of products such as:
