Middle Atlantic 12PC. FEB2 Contract Pack - FEB2-CP12

Middle Atlantic FEB2-CP12 2U Blank Steel Rack Panel — 12-Pack

The Middle Atlantic FEB2-CP12 is a 12-pack of 2U blank rack panels engineered for professional rack enclosure builds where unused bay space needs to be closed off for airflow management, dust control, and a clean finished appearance. Each panel is laser-cut from steel with a flat black powder coat finish and mounts to standard 19-inch EIA rack rails using two mounting points per panel — the same panel format used across Middle Atlantic rack systems and compatible enclosures. If you're filling gaps in a rack enclosure after a cable management or AV/security equipment install, the FEB2-CP12 is the straightforward answer.

Key Features

• 2U Height (3.5 in / 8.9 cm): Covers two rack units of open bay space per panel — enough to seal off a meaningful gap without stacking multiple 1U fillers. On a 24U rack, three of these panels close 6U of dead space in minutes.
• 19-Inch EIA Standard Width: At exactly 19 in (48.3 cm) wide, each FEB2-CP12 panel fits any standard 19-inch two-post or four-post rack rail without shimming or modification. No guesswork on fit.
• Minimal Depth (0.08 in / 0.2 cm): At under a tenth of an inch thick, these panels don't consume usable rack depth — a relevant consideration in shallow-depth wall-mount enclosures where every centimeter behind the panel matters for cable routing.
• Steel Construction with Flat Black Powder Coat: Steel panel stock holds its shape under repeated removal and reinstallation — powder coat finish resists scratching during rack servicing and matches the interior finish of most Middle Atlantic rack enclosures for a consistent, professional look.
• Two Mounting Points: Each panel secures at two points to the rack rails, providing stable, rattle-free retention. In environments with vibration (mechanical rooms, equipment closets near HVAC), two-point mounting prevents panel shift that single-screw designs can develop over time.
• Flat Style: The flat profile (no flanges, no louvres, no cutouts) makes the FEB2-CP12 the right choice when you need a solid blank — not a vented filler. Solid panels block airflow between bays, which is what you want when isolating a hot zone or blanking a section of rack not yet populated.
• 12-Pack Contract Quantity: The CP12 suffix denotes a 12-piece contract pack — enough to cover 24U of blank space in a single order. For integrators stocking a service van or staging multiple racks for a single job, buying by the contract pack rather than individual panels reduces per-unit cost and eliminates reorder interruptions mid-install.

Integration & Compatibility

The FEB2-CP12 is dimensionally identical to other panels in the Middle Atlantic FEB series and mounts to any rack rail conforming to the 19-inch EIA/ECA-310 standard. This includes Middle Atlantic's own rack enclosures, open-frame two-post racks, and four-post server racks from other manufacturers. If you're building out a mixed-use rack combining network switches, patch panels, and security equipment, these panels slot into any open bay without adapter hardware.

When planning rack layouts for surveillance or access control deployments, blank panels are a functional requirement — not just an aesthetic one. Proper rack accessory selection, including blanks, directly affects thermal performance: unsealed bays allow recirculation of hot exhaust air back to equipment intakes, which shortens equipment life. The FEB2's solid flat face ensures no unintended airflow bypass through unused bays.

For integrators who regularly build 19-inch rack systems, a rack accessories stocking strategy that includes blanks at multiple RU heights — 1U, 2U — covers the widest range of gap sizes without cutting custom panels on site.

What's in the Box

• 12× Middle Atlantic FEB2-CP12 2U Blank Rack Panels (steel, flat black powder coat)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack unit height is each panel in the FEB2-CP12 pack?

A: Each panel is 2U (3.5 inches / 8.9 cm tall). The 12-pack gives you enough panels to cover 24U of open rack space.

Q: Will the FEB2-CP12 fit a standard 19-inch rack from a different manufacturer?

A: Yes. Each panel is 19 inches (48.3 cm) wide — the EIA/ECA-310 standard width — and mounts with two points to standard rack rails. It is not proprietary to Middle Atlantic enclosures.

Q: Are these vented or solid blank panels?

A: Solid flat — no louvres, no perforations. The FEB2 style is designed to block airflow through unused bays, which is the correct choice for thermal isolation of unpopulated rack sections.

Q: How thick is each panel — will it interfere with deep cable runs behind the rack face?

A: Each panel is only 0.08 inches (0.2 cm) deep — essentially flush. There is no meaningful depth intrusion into the rack interior.

Q: Is the FEB2-CP12 sold as individual panels or only in the 12-pack?

A: The FEB2-CP12 is the 12-piece contract pack. If you need individual panels or a different quantity, look for the single-unit FEB2 in the Middle Atlantic blank panel line.

Q: What is the finish on these panels, and will it match my existing Middle Atlantic rack hardware?

A: Flat black powder coat — the standard interior finish across Middle Atlantic rack enclosures. It will match Middle Atlantic equipment rails and enclosure interiors without visible color mismatch.

James Everett

The FEB2-CP12 comes up constantly on multi-rack installs where the BOM gets locked in before the final equipment layout is confirmed — you end up with open bays you didn't plan for. Having a 12-pack of 2U steel blanks on the truck means you close those gaps on the same visit instead of leaving racks unsealed. The 0.08-inch panel depth is the spec that matters most in practice: in a wall-mount enclosure with 12 inches of usable depth, a thick blank can actually interfere with cable dressing behind the face — these panels are essentially zero-intrusion.

Technical Highlights:

• 2U / 3.5-inch height: Two rack units per panel means fewer panels to handle and fewer screws to drive compared to 1U stacks — on a rack with 6U of gaps, that's 3 panels vs. 6, which matters when you're finishing a job at the end of a long install day.
• Steel with powder coat: These hold up to rack servicing — repeated removal and reinstallation without the panel face denting or the finish flaking the way thin aluminum fillers sometimes do. Flat black matches Middle Atlantic enclosure interiors cleanly.
• Two mounting points: Two-point retention matters in mechanical rooms or any install near vibration sources. Single-screw blanks rattle loose over time; two points keep the panel seated and the rack face looking finished at the next client walkthrough.

Deployment Considerations:

• The FEB2-CP12 (often searched as FEB2 CP12) ships as a 12-pack with a combined shipping weight of 16.2 lbs — factor that into your delivery logistics if you're ordering multiple contract packs for a large rack room build-out.
• These are solid flat panels, not vented. If you're blanking a bay directly above a high-heat device (dense PoE switch, NVR with spinning drives), confirm your rack's airflow path — a solid blank above a hot device can restrict vertical exhaust. In those cases, a vented filler or active airflow planning is the better call.

The FEB2-CP12 is the right stock item for integrators regularly commissioning 19-inch rack systems for surveillance, access control, or AV-over-IP deployments — specifically when rack layouts aren't finalized until on-site, and you need blanks in quantity without paying per-panel pricing on every order.