HotLok Blanking Panels

HotLok® 19" 1U and 2U Blanking Panels

HotLok® blanking panels are a snap-in blanking panel that provides a 99%+ effective seal in IT equipment cabinets. The state-of-the-art technology, designed for both 1U and 2U openings, controls airflow for optimised cooling effectiveness. The energy-efficient cantilevered sealing vanes eliminate the gap between adjoining HotLok® blanking panels or the installed equipment, providing a snug seal and no air leaks.

Both 1U and 2U versions of HotLok® blanking panels achieve the following:

• Reduce hot spots and bypass airflow by preventing equipment exhaust air or hot-aisle air from migrating to the conditioned air-intake stream at the front of the cabinet
• Deliver lower temperature conditioned air to the upper third of the cabinet, typically the hottest area and most prone to equipment failure
• Control airflow to save energy by adjusting cooling unit setpoints

Key Features of HotLok® Blanking Panels

• Snap-spring design offers durable, 99%+ effective seal
• Tool-free, snap-in installation and easy-pull removal for any EIA-310-E standard openings using the ergonomically designed finger grips, which prevent injury to fingernails and knuckles
• Cantilevered sealing vanes eliminate the gap between adjoining HotLok® blanking panels or with installed equipment
• 1U HotLok® blanking panels stack 10 high and 2U HotLok® blanking panels stack 20 high for easy storage and ready availability

Applications of HotLok® Blanking Panels

• Use 1U and 2U versions on cabinets with standard 19" rail widths
• Use with any standard EIA-310-E openings
• Use in Hot and Cold Aisle layout for low or high heat density cabinets
• Use in existing cabinets for optimisation and standardisation

HotLok® blanking panels are also available with built-in KoldLok Temperature Indicator Strip

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