Middle Atlantic 5SP Textured RSH Face ONL - SFACE5

Middle Atlantic SFACE5 5U RSH Series Rack Face Plate

The Middle Atlantic SFACE5 is a 5U aluminum face plate designed specifically for the RSH Series rack enclosures. At 482.6 mm wide and 222.2 mm tall with a shallow 12.9 mm depth, it fills unused rack space cleanly while maintaining the structural and aesthetic integrity of your enclosure build. If you're finishing out an RSH rack and need to close off open panel positions, this is the correct part.

Key Features

• 5U Form Factor: Covers five rack units of open space in a single panel — useful when consolidating equipment in a partially populated rack, keeping cable airflow managed and the interior organized without improvised fillers.
• Aluminum Housing: The extruded aluminum construction holds its shape under rack vibration and repeated access, unlike plastic blanks that can warp or crack over time in active equipment rooms.
• 19" (482.6 mm) Standard Width: Fits any EIA-standard 19-inch rack bay, including the RSH Series enclosures this panel is designed to complete. No trimming, no shimming.
• Textured Black Finish: The matte black texture blends with standard rack hardware and hides surface marks that accumulate in working equipment environments — relevant in integration bays where racks get hands-on attention regularly.
• GreenGuard Certified: GreenGuard certification confirms the panel meets low chemical emission standards — a requirement for some government, healthcare, and education deployments where indoor air quality standards are enforced.
• Minimal Depth (12.9 mm): At just under 13 mm deep, this face plate adds negligible depth to the rack profile, preserving clearance for rear cable management and ventilation paths.

Integration & Compatibility

The SFACE5 is part of the Middle Atlantic RSH Series accessory lineup. It is engineered to fit RSH Series rack enclosures and is sold as a single unit per pack. If you are configuring an RSH enclosure with mixed equipment densities, pair this panel with a rack accessories plan that accounts for total U-space allocation — unused space should be blanked to maintain proper rack airflow management. Consult a rack layout guide when specifying panel coverage across multiple enclosures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the SFACE5 compatible with standard 19-inch racks other than the RSH Series?

A: The SFACE5 is 482.6 mm (19 inches) wide and follows EIA-standard rack dimensions, so it will physically fit most standard 19-inch rack bays. However, it is designed and sold as part of the Middle Atlantic RSH Series accessory line — mechanical fit with non-RSH enclosures should be verified against your specific rack's panel retention system before ordering.

Q: How many rack units does the SFACE5 cover?

A: The SFACE5 covers 5U (five rack units) of open bay space. At 222.2 mm in height, it fills standard 5U openings in EIA-compliant rack frames.

Q: Is the SFACE5 GreenGuard certified?

A: Yes. The SFACE5 carries GreenGuard certification, indicating it meets low chemical emission standards relevant for deployments in healthcare, education, and government facilities with indoor air quality requirements.

Q: What material is the SFACE5 made from?

A: The SFACE5 is constructed from aluminum with a textured black finish, providing durability and a clean appearance consistent with standard rack hardware.

Q: How many panels are included per order?

A: The SFACE5 is sold as a single unit — one face plate per pack.

Jerry Tildsen

The Middle Atlantic SFACE5 is a detail that separates a finished rack build from a rough one. At 12.9 mm depth and 222.2 mm height covering exactly 5U, this aluminum panel closes out open bays in RSH Series enclosures cleanly — no improvised cardboard, no open-air gaps that turn into cable traps or dust collectors on a long-term deployment.

Technical Highlights:

• 5U Aluminum Construction: A single panel handles five rack units of closure in aluminum — more durable than plastic blanks over repeated rack access cycles in active integration environments.
• GreenGuard Certification: This matters specifically for healthcare and education AV/security racks where procurement specs may require low-emission materials in occupied spaces.
• 12.9 mm Depth: Shallow enough that it does not interfere with rear cable management channels or ventilation clearances — often overlooked until you're trying to route a bundle past a panel that sticks out 25+ mm.

Deployment Considerations:

• Designed for Middle Atlantic RSH Series enclosures — confirm your rack model before ordering if you're mixing enclosure brands on a project; panel retention clip geometry varies between manufacturers.
• Sold one per pack; for multi-rack installations requiring several blanked positions, order quantities accordingly rather than assuming multi-pack pricing applies.

The SFACE5 is the right spec for integrators finishing out RSH Series racks in permanent installations — particularly in healthcare, education, or government AV/security closets where GreenGuard compliance is part of the facility specification checklist.