Middle Atlantic BR2 2RU Brush Grommet Cable Pass-Through Panel
Overview
The Middle Atlantic BR2 is a 2-rack-unit (2 RU), 19-inch horizontal brush grommet panel designed to route cables through rack enclosures without leaving open slots that compromise airflow management or rack aesthetics. At 3.5 in tall and 2.92 in deep, the BR2 fills two standard rack spaces with a dense nylon brush insert that lets cables pass through in any direction while blocking dust, maintaining a cleaner thermal environment, and eliminating the sag and strain that come from unmanaged cable bundles hanging across open rack openings. The steel construction with black powder coat finish matches standard Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and integrates cleanly into mixed-equipment rack cable management builds. Two mounting points secure the panel to any standard 19-inch EIA-compliant rack rail.
Compatibility
The BR2 fits any standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack with 1.75-in rack unit spacing — including Middle Atlantic rack enclosures, open-frame racks, and patch-and-power network rack enclosures from third-party manufacturers. It occupies exactly 2 RU, so plan accordingly when laying out equipment in populated racks. The brush grommet accommodates cables of varying diameters simultaneously, making it suitable for mixed runs of Cat6, fiber, and power cables in the same opening. Pairs naturally with rack power strips and horizontal lacing bars when building out structured cable pathways in AV, security, or IT rack deployments.
Installation Notes
Mounts via 2 points to standard rack rails — no specialty tools required beyond a screwdriver. The 2.92-in depth means the brush face sits well back from the rack front, leaving clearance for cable bend radius behind the panel. Shipping weight is 3 lbs; factor that into total rack load calculations for floor-standing enclosures near their rated capacity.
