Panduit D81SPB Net-Verse 48RU x 1000mm Side Panel, Black
Overview
The Panduit D81SPB is a blank rack enclosure side panel designed for Net-Verse™ 48RU cabinets with 1000mm depth. At 78.4 inches tall (1997.8mm) and 2.6 inches wide (66mm), this panel closes the open sides of full-height, 1000mm-deep Net-Verse enclosures — containing airflow, blocking incidental access, and completing the physical security envelope of your server or network cabinet build. If you're deploying Panduit Net-Verse cabinets in a data center, IDF closet, or edge site and need the matching side closure panel, this is the part.
Key Features
- Matched 48RU x 1000mm geometry: At 1997.8mm (78.4 in) tall and sized for 1000mm-deep cabinets, the D81SPB fits the Net-Verse 48RU frame dimension-for-dimension. Forcing a wrong-depth panel into a 1000mm cabinet leaves gaps that defeat containment — this panel was spec'd for that exact footprint.
- Airflow containment contribution: Closing both sides of a cabinet thermal management setup is a basic but non-negotiable step in hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment. Open sides let cold supply air escape around equipment rather than through it, raising inlet temps and degrading cooling efficiency. This panel blocks that bypass path.
- Physical access control: An unsealed cabinet side is an unmonitored entry point. In colocation or multi-tenant environments, side panels are part of the physical perimeter. Installing this panel ensures all access to the equipment bay is through the monitored front and rear doors.
- Net-Verse™ sub-brand integration: Panduit's Net-Verse line is a coordinated system of cabinets, blanking panels, cable managers, and power distribution. Using the D81SPB keeps the enclosure within the same product family, ensuring bracket alignment, mounting hole pattern compatibility, and consistent finish across the cabinet build.
- RoHS-compliant materials: The panel meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements, which matters for deployments in the EU or for enterprise procurement programs with environmental compliance mandates. No additional certification paperwork required on this component.
- Matte black finish: The black powder-coat finish matches standard Net-Verse cabinet aesthetics. Consistent panel color simplifies visual auditing of cabinet population — mismatched colors flag missing or wrong-model panels at a glance.
- Single-unit packaging: Sold individually (package quantity 1), so you can order exactly the count you need for a single cabinet rather than buying a case. For a two-panel-per-cabinet deployment, order in multiples of two.
Integration & Compatibility
The D81SPB is designed for the Net-Verse™ cabinet and enclosure line from Panduit. Verify your cabinet model's frame depth matches 1000mm and that it is a 48RU configuration before ordering — the side panel height of 78.4 inches is dimensioned to cover the full usable height of a 48RU frame. Cabinets with different depths (600mm or 800mm) or different RU counts require different side panel models. This panel does not include any cable management, brush strips, or active thermal components — it is a passive closure panel only. For complete enclosure builds, pair with matching blanking panels for unused rack units and appropriate power distribution for your equipment load.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit D81SPB Net-Verse Side Panel (48RU, 1000mm depth, Black)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cabinet depth is the D81SPB designed for?
A: The D81SPB is sized for 1000mm-depth Net-Verse cabinets. If your cabinet has a 600mm or 800mm depth, you will need a different side panel model from the Net-Verse line.
Q: Does the D81SPB fit any 48RU rack, or only Panduit Net-Verse cabinets?
A: It is designed and dimensioned for Panduit Net-Verse 48RU enclosures. While the 78.4-inch height corresponds to a standard 48RU frame, the mounting attachment points and bracket geometry are specific to the Net-Verse cabinet system. Using it on third-party racks is not supported and may result in fitment issues.
Q: Is the D81SPB RoHS compliant?
A: Yes. The D81SPB is listed as RoHS compliant, meeting the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive requirements.
Q: How many side panels does one cabinet require?
A: A standard free-standing cabinet has two sides (left and right), so a typical deployment requires two units per cabinet. The D81SPB is sold individually (package quantity of 1), so order in multiples of two for a complete cabinet closure.
Q: Does the D81SPB include mounting hardware?
A: Package contents confirmed from evidence include the side panel itself (quantity 1). Mounting hardware specifics are not documented in the available evidence — consult the Net-Verse cabinet installation guide to confirm whether hardware ships with the cabinet frame or is required separately.
When specifying enclosure accessories, the detail that trips up most builds is depth. The D81SPB is cut for exactly 1000mm depth in the Net-Verse 48RU frame — at 1997.8mm tall, it covers the full cabinet height without overlap or gap. I've seen integrators order a panel from the same product family but the wrong depth variant and end up with a panel that either won't mount flush or leaves a 4-inch air bypass gap at the rear. Measure the cabinet depth before you order.
Technical Highlights:
- 1997.8mm (78.4 in) panel height: Covers the full usable height of a 48RU Net-Verse frame from top to bottom rail — no partial-height gap that would let air recirculate around the panel edge.
- 1000mm depth fit: The panel width dimension (66mm / 2.6 in) is the frame flange width; the 1000mm figure is the cabinet depth this panel is designed to close. Match this to your cabinet's ordered depth, not your equipment depth.
- RoHS compliance: Straightforward procurement for EU-destined builds or corporate ESG-gated purchasing programs — no additional material declaration required for this component.
Deployment Considerations:
- Side panels are the last parts ordered and the first ones forgotten — budget two per cabinet at the BOM stage and you won't be waiting on a partial shipment to close out a rack build.
- This panel is passive closure only. It contributes to containment but does not replace blanking panels for unused RU space — both are needed for a properly sealed thermal envelope.
Best fit: high-density Net-Verse builds in data center rows or large IDF closets where hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment is in use and the physical security of the enclosure perimeter needs to be documented for compliance audits.
