Rittal DK 19-Inch Blanking Panel, 1U — Light Grey RAL 7035, Pack of 2
1UPack of 2482.6 mmRAL 7035
The Rittal 7151035 is a pack of two 1U 19-inch blanking panels, 482.6 mm wide with a 44 mm installation height, made of sheet steel in light grey RAL 7035, for closing unused rack units in the front of a network or server cabinet.
Empty rack units are more than a cosmetic problem. Hot exhaust air from switches and servers circulates back to the front through every open gap and is drawn in again, raising intake temperatures. Blanking panels close those gaps so cool air goes through the equipment, not around it, and they give the cabinet a tidy, finished front. Rittal describes them as extension covers that can also be populated as required.
Before you order: Rittal sells this item in packs of 2 — one order gives you two 1U panels. Rittal does not publish a compatibility list; the panels follow the standard 482.6 mm (19-inch) width and fit standard 19-inch rails. Fixing screws and cage nuts are not listed in the scope of supply.
What's in the Box
- 2 x Rittal DK 19-inch blanking panels, 1U, RAL 7035
What It Means in Practice
- Close every empty U in the front to stop hot air recirculating to the equipment intakes.
- Two panels per pack — count your empty units and divide by two.
- Light grey RAL 7035 matches Rittal TS IT, VX IT and other grey cabinets.
- Solid sheet steel panels also protect against accidental contact with the cabinet interior.
What Will Not Work
- Screws and cage nuts: they are not listed in the scope of supply — order an M6 cage nut set if needed.
- Gaps larger than 1U per panel: use two or more panels, or a taller blanking panel.
- Black cabinets where colour matters: this is RAL 7035 light grey.
- Cable pass-through: this is a solid panel; for cable entry use a brush or cable management panel.
Key Features
Airflow management
Prevents hot-air recirculation through empty rack units.
1U, 44 mm
Standard 19-inch installation height.
Pack of 2
Two panels per Rittal pack.
RAL 7035
Rittal standard light grey finish.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
7151035 |
| EAN/GTIN |
4028177165748 |
| MPN |
DK 7151035 |
| Brand |
Rittal |
| Design |
| Product Type |
Blanking panel, 482.6 mm (19 inch) |
| Height |
1U |
| Installation Height |
44 mm |
| Width |
482.6 mm |
| Use |
Extension cover or for population as required |
| Construction |
| Material |
Sheet steel |
| Colour |
RAL 7035 |
| Package |
| Packs of |
2 pieces |
| Net Weight |
0.568 kg (per pack) |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published by Rittal for this item — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many panels do I get?
Two. Rittal supplies this item in packs of 2.
Do blanking panels really help cooling?
Yes. Open rack units let hot exhaust air flow back to the front of the equipment. Closing them keeps intake air cooler and makes the cabinet cooling more effective.
Are screws included?
Rittal does not list fixing screws in the scope of supply. Use the M6 cage nuts and screws that match your cabinet rails.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Blanking panels are the cheapest cooling upgrade in any rack: a few panels can lower intake temperatures noticeably in a half-populated cabinet. Order enough to close every empty unit. Find cage nuts and more parts in our
19-inch rack accessories range.
✓ Buy it if you have empty 1U gaps in a light grey 19-inch cabinet and want better airflow and a tidy front.
✕ Skip it if your cabinet is black and colour matching matters, or you need cable pass-through.
→ Also consider a Rittal cable management panel with steel rings for 1U gaps next to patch panels.
Not sure how many packs you need? Send us the cabinet height and the number of empty units and we will work it out with you.