Introducing the Tripp Lite by Eaton 1U Blanking Panel with Temperature Sensor and High-Performance Fans, a crucial addition to your server rack that significantly enhances cooling efficiency and optimizes airflow. This innovative product is designed to fill unused rack space while ensuring your valuable equipment remains protected and operates at peak performance. Experience improved airflow, reduced operating costs, and longer equipment lifespans with this essential cooling solution.
- Improved Airflow & Cooling Efficiency: This cold-rolled steel SmartRack® blanking panel fills 1U of unused space in your EIA-standard 19-inch rack, promoting optimal airflow and enhancing cooling efficiency.
- High-Performance Cooling: Equipped with three built-in four-inch 12VDC fans, this panel effectively pulls cool air from the outside, ensuring that your equipment remains cool even in crowded server rack enclosures.
- Accurate Temperature Measurement: The included temperature sensor allows for precise temperature monitoring, identifying hot spots within your rack with a measurement accuracy of ±2°F (±1°C) across a temperature range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C).
- Convenient LCD Display: The front-panel LCD provides real-time temperature readings in both Fahrenheit and Celsius, allowing you to monitor environmental changes effortlessly. It features a simple rocker switch for temperature unit adjustments.
- Easy Installation & Operation: The 1U blanking panel mounts easily into any standard rack space, and the included 12V DC power supply with a six-foot cord ensures convenient connectivity to an AC wall outlet, PDU, or UPS system.
Technical Details of Product
- Model: SRFAN1UTEMP
- Material: Cold-rolled steel
- Finish: Black powder-coated
- Dimensions: 1U (standard EIA 19-inch rack)
- Cooling Fans: 3 built-in 4-inch 12VDC fans
- Temperature Sensor Range: -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C)
- Measurement Accuracy: ±2°F (±1°C)
- Power Supply: 12V DC with a six-foot cord and NEMA 1-15P plug
- Warranty: 2 years limited
How to Install
Installing the Tripp Lite by Eaton 1U Blanking Panel with Temperature Sensor is a straightforward process:
- Begin by ensuring that the rack is powered down for safety.
- Remove any existing blanking panels or any equipment occupying the 1U space.
- Align the blanking panel with the mounting holes in the rack.
- Secure the panel in place using the appropriate screws or fasteners provided.
- Connect the included temperature sensor to the designated port on the panel.
- Plug the power supply into an AC outlet, PDU, or UPS system.
- Turn on the panel using the front rocker switch and monitor the temperature using the LCD display.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What is the main purpose of the Tripp Lite Blanking Panel?
A: The main purpose is to improve rack cooling efficiency and optimize airflow by filling unused rack space, which helps protect your equipment. -
Q: How do the fans operate?
A: The built-in 12VDC fans pull cool air from outside the rack to maintain optimal temperatures for your equipment. -
Q: Can I monitor the temperature in different units?
A: Yes, the LCD display allows you to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius easily using the front rocker switch. -
Q: How accurate is the temperature sensor?
A: The temperature sensor provides measurements with an accuracy of ±2°F (±1°C). -
Q: Is the installation process complicated?
A: No, the installation is simple, requiring only a few steps to mount the panel in your rack and connect the power supply.
