Benefits and Importance of Blanking Panels
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A technician is installing a rack mounted server into a rack in a datacenter with CRAC units and blanking panels.
Blanking panels are used to:
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Blanking panels are used to limit airflow leakage in the rack. When a rack has empty spaces or gaps between equipment, it can create an inefficient airflow pattern. This can cause hot spots in the data center and reduce the cooling efficiency of CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) units. The blanking panels are designed to fill those gaps and create a more uniform airflow pattern.
By limiting the airflow leakage in the rack, the blanking panels can help to optimize the cooling efficiency of the CRAC units. This can help to reduce energy consumption and lower the risk of equipment failure due to overheating.
Blanking panels do not affect the UPS power requirements, as this is determined by the power demands of the installed equipment. They also do not limit the amount of servers that will fit into the rack, as they are designed to fit in the empty spaces between equipment. Additionally, blanking panels are not used to color match the server color, as their primary function is to optimize the airflow in the rack.
