Four 1U blank filler panels are provided with the Office Enablement Kit. Use these filler panels to cover the front of the rack cabinet and conceal unused rack mounting space. These filler panels also help to ensure proper circulation of air inside the rack cabinet.
You can order additional filler panel kits:
- IBM 1U Quick Install Filler Panel Set (25R5559). Includes five 1U filler panels
- IBM 3U Quick Install Filler Panel Set (25R5560). Includes five 3U filler panels
Attention: Do not leave open spaces above or
below an installed server in your rack cabinet. To help prevent damage
to server components, always install a blank filler panel to cover
the open space and to help ensure proper air circulation.
Complete
the following steps to install a blank filler panel on a rack cabinet:
Figure 1. Installing a blank filler panel
- Determine the number of blank filler panels that you need to cover the open space in the rack cabinet.
- Attach the blank filler panel with M6 screws and cage nuts.