Middle Atlantic 12PC. FEB1 Contract Pack - FEB1-CP12

Middle Atlantic FEB1-CP12 1U Blank Rack Panel — 12-Pack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic FEB1-CP12 is a contract pack of twelve 1U blank rack panels engineered to fill unused rack space in commercial AV, security, and IT enclosures. At 19 inches wide and exactly 1 rack unit tall (1.75 in / 4.4 cm), each panel drops into any standard EIA-310 19-inch rack without modification. If you're commissioning a new rack for a network video recorder or access control head-end and you have open bays between active equipment, these panels are the disciplined solution — they prevent cable sag into open slots, block airflow bypass that degrades cooling, and keep the front face looking installation-ready rather than like a work in progress.

The FEB1-CP12 (often searched as FEB1 CP12) ships as a pack of 12, which covers a full 12U of unused space in a single order — the right quantity for an initial rack build or a stocking order for field installs.

Key Features

• 1U Height (1.75 in / 4.4 cm): Fits one standard rack unit per panel — stack them contiguously or place them individually between active gear. If you have mixed-height gaps (2U, 3U), order the corresponding quantity from this pack rather than hunting for a single multi-U panel.
• 19-Inch Panel Width: Matches the EIA-310 standard rack opening exactly at 19 in (48.3 cm). Fits Middle Atlantic, Chief, Belden, Kendall Howard, and any other EIA-compliant rack or enclosure you're working with.
• Shallow 0.08-Inch Depth: At just 2mm of depth, these panels add negligible front-clearance demand — relevant when you're working in shallow-depth wall enclosures or recessed rack spaces where every millimeter counts.
• Cold-Rolled Steel Construction: Steel panels won't flex or bow under the incidental contact that plastic alternatives suffer during re-cabling. In high-traffic equipment rooms or mobile rack builds, that rigidity matters for a clean, gap-free front face across the full rack height.
• Flat Black Powder-Coat Finish: The powder coat matches the standard Middle Atlantic rack finish, so panels blend with the surrounding enclosure rather than calling attention to themselves. Consistent finish also means no visible patchwork when you fill gaps added during a rack expansion.
• Flat Style, 2-Mounting-Point Design: Two mounting holes per panel secure directly to the rack's front rails. No center-rail contact, no rear support needed — install with a standard screwdriver in seconds per panel.
• 12-Panel Contract Pack: Buying in a 12-count pack reduces per-panel cost and ensures you have spare panels on hand for future bay additions. For integrators stocking a service vehicle or warehouse shelf, the FEB1-CP12 covers a full rack column in one SKU.

Integration & Compatibility

These panels are designed for standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack enclosures. They're compatible across the Middle Atlantic rack line — including the Middle Atlantic enclosure and rack systems catalog — as well as any third-party 19-inch rack that accepts standard rack-unit hardware. No special cage nuts or proprietary hardware are required beyond what's already in your rack.

Blank panels are a standard component of any well-built rack enclosure deployment. If you're building out a structured network switch or security appliance rack and need a rack organization strategy, pairing blank panels with a cable management plan from the start prevents retrofitting headaches later. For deeper racks where cable management is a concern, see cable management panels and D-rings in the same product family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many panels are included in the FEB1-CP12?

A: The FEB1-CP12 is a contract pack containing 12 individual 1U blank rack panels, enough to fill 12U of open rack space.

Q: What rack width do these panels fit?

A: Each panel is 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide, designed for standard EIA-310 19-inch rack enclosures. They are not compatible with 23-inch or 10-inch rack formats.

Q: How deep are the FEB1-CP12 panels?

A: Each panel is 0.08 inches (approximately 2mm) deep — essentially flush-mount. They do not extend into the rack interior, making them suitable for shallow-depth wall enclosures.

Q: What material and finish are the panels?

A: The panels are cold-rolled steel with a flat black powder-coat finish, matching the standard Middle Atlantic rack enclosure finish for a consistent front-face appearance.

Q: How are the panels mounted?

A: Each panel has 2 mounting points and secures to the rack's front rails using standard rack screws. No rear support or center-rail contact is required.

Q: Are these panels compatible with non-Middle Atlantic racks?

A: Yes. The 19-inch EIA-310 standard is universal. These panels will fit any compliant 19-inch rack regardless of manufacturer, as long as the rack accepts standard 1U hardware.

James Everett

I've spec'd the FEB1-CP12 into rack builds ranging from small 12U wall enclosures to full 42U floor-standing security head-ends, and the contract-pack format is the right call for most commercial integrators. At 0.08 inches of depth and a steel construction, these panels fill a 1U gap without occupying usable interior depth — an underappreciated detail when you're fitting a shallow 4-inch recessed enclosure with limited clearance behind the front rails.

Technical Highlights:

• Steel vs. plastic: The cold-rolled steel construction holds its shape under the repeated cable-brush contact that happens during service visits. Plastic 1U blanks crack or bow at the mounting holes over time; this one won't.
• Powder-coat match: The flat black finish is matched to the Middle Atlantic enclosure line. In a mixed-equipment rack, mismatched panel finishes look unprofessional in finished AV/security rooms — these disappear into the rack face as intended.
• Pack economics: At 12 panels per SKU, you're covering a full 12U of fill in one line item. For an integrator kitting a rack from scratch or maintaining a parts inventory, that's the right unit of measure.

Deployment Considerations:

• The 2-mounting-point design means these panels rely entirely on front-rail attachment. In mobile or transport rack builds subject to vibration, verify your front-rail screw torque — there's no rear rail contact to back them up.
• The 19-inch / 1U dimensions are EIA-310 standard, but if you're working in a rack that uses a non-standard hole pattern (older 10-32 vs. M6 cage nut racks), confirm your hardware before the install day — the panel itself is compatible, but your fasteners need to match the rail tapping.

For a new commercial security rack build — say, a 24U enclosure housing an NVR, PoE switch stack, and access control panel — the FEB1-CP12 is the practical gap-fill solution. Order one pack at commissioning and keep two or three panels on reserve for the next equipment addition. You'll use them.