Middle Atlantic 6PC. FEB4 Contract Pack - FEB4-CP6

Middle Atlantic FEB4-CP6 4RU Blank Rack Panel — 6-Pack

Overview

The Middle Atlantic FEB4-CP6 is a 4-rack-unit blank panel supplied as a six-piece contract pack — the practical buy for integrators populating multiple racks simultaneously. At 19 inches wide with a flat black powder-coat finish and steel construction, each panel closes unused rack space cleanly and consistently across every enclosure in the installation. If you're building out a row of Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and need to fill non-populated RUs without sourcing panels piecemeal, the FEB4-CP6 (often searched as FEB4 CP6) is the straightforward answer.

Key Features

• 4 Rack Units per Panel: Each panel covers 4RU of open space — that's 7 inches of vertical real estate closed off per panel. Six panels in the pack give you 24RU of coverage total, enough to finish out most mid-size rack builds without ordering additional units.
• Steel Construction: Fabricated from steel rather than aluminum or plastic, these panels hold their shape under repeated contact during maintenance and installation. In high-traffic equipment rooms where panels get bumped or partially removed during cable runs, steel means they're not going to flex or crack out of the mounting holes.
• Flat Black Powder-Coat Finish: The flat (non-glossy) powder coat matches the standard finish of Middle Atlantic rack enclosures, producing a uniform appearance across the front face. Gloss panels catch light unevenly and make mixed-component racks look inconsistent — flat black avoids that entirely.
• Standard 19-Inch Panel Width: At 19 inches across, these fit every standard EIA-310 rack — Middle Atlantic, Chatsworth, Belden, open-frame, wall-mount, or otherwise. No fitment questions for standard blank rack panels in a compliant enclosure.
• Two Mounting Points: Each panel uses two mounting points, which is the standard for panels up to 4RU. Two-point mounting keeps the panel seated without over-constraining it — important when you're pulling and replacing panels frequently during a long install.
• 0.08-Inch Depth: At essentially flush depth (0.08 in / 0.2 cm), these panels don't consume any usable interior rack depth. For tight enclosures where every inch behind the front rail matters for cable management or deep equipment, that near-zero intrusion is the correct spec.
• Contract Pack of 6: The six-piece pack reduces per-unit cost compared to single-panel ordering and eliminates the risk of running short mid-project. For an integrator staging five or six racks at a single site, ordering one FEB4-CP6 instead of six individual FEB4 panels is the obvious approach from both a logistics and a cost standpoint.

Integration & Compatibility

The FEB4-CP6 is designed for standard 19-inch EIA-310 rack rails and is a direct fit in Middle Atlantic's full enclosure lineup — including the ERK, BGR, SRSR, and similar series. Because it follows the universal 19-inch rack standard, it also integrates cleanly into third-party enclosures from any manufacturer that meets EIA-310 rail spacing. No tools beyond a standard screwdriver are required; the two mounting points align with standard rack rail hole patterns. These panels work equally well in network rack cabinets, AV equipment racks, and security-system enclosures where unused RU space needs to be covered for airflow management or a clean front-panel appearance.

For integrators managing airflow-sensitive equipment — NVRs, managed switches, or access control servers — covering open rack space with blanks like the FEB4-CP6 is a practical step in maintaining front-to-back airflow paths. Open RUs allow bypass air to short-circuit cooling, reducing effective airflow across heat-generating equipment. Blanking panels are a low-cost element of a sound rack accessory strategy.

What's in the Box

• 6x Middle Atlantic FEB4 4RU Blank Rack Panels (flat black powder coat)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many rack units does each panel in the FEB4-CP6 pack cover?

A: Each panel covers 4 rack units (7 inches of vertical space). The six-piece pack provides 24RU of total coverage.

Q: Will the FEB4-CP6 panels fit racks from manufacturers other than Middle Atlantic?

A: Yes. The panels are 19 inches wide and conform to the EIA-310 standard rack rail specification, so they fit any compliant 19-inch rack enclosure regardless of manufacturer.

Q: What material and finish are the panels?

A: Steel with a flat black powder-coat finish — the same finish used on Middle Atlantic rack enclosures for a consistent front-panel appearance.

Q: How deep are the panels — will they interfere with equipment mounted behind the front rails?

A: The panels are 0.08 inches (0.2 cm) deep, essentially flush with the front rail. They will not encroach on usable interior rack depth.

Q: Why use blank panels instead of leaving rack space open?

A: Open rack units create bypass air paths that short-circuit front-to-back cooling airflow across heat-generating equipment. Blanking panels maintain the intended airflow direction and are a standard practice in equipment room design.

Q: How many mounting points does each panel use?

A: Two mounting points per panel — the standard configuration for panels up to 4RU, compatible with standard rack rail hole patterns.

Marty Allison

The FEB4-CP6 is one of those items that gets overlooked in the BOM until you're on-site with three half-populated racks and no way to close the open RUs cleanly. At 0.08 inches of depth per panel, the FEB4-CP6 adds nothing to the interior footprint — which matters when you're fitting deep NVRs or UPS units tight to the front rail and can't afford any intrusion from blanking hardware.

Technical Highlights:

• Steel at 4RU: Steel fabrication on a 4RU panel gives it enough rigidity to stay flush even when you're routing cables past it during a live install — aluminum and plastic blanks at this height have a tendency to bow slightly when nudged.
• Flat Black Powder Coat: Cosmetically, the flat finish is the right call for a security or IT equipment room. Gloss panels reflect overhead lighting directly back at you when you're working the rack — flat doesn't.
• Six-Pack Quantity: At 4RU per panel, the six-piece FEB4-CP6 pack covers 24RU — roughly the unused space you're left with in a 42RU rack once NVR, switch, patch panel, and UPS are populated. It's sized for a realistic single-rack finishing kit.

Deployment Considerations:

• The two-mounting-point design means these install and remove quickly during phased deployments — useful when rack population is happening in stages and panels are being swapped out as equipment arrives.
• Shipping weight is 18.3 lbs for the six-pack (approximately 3 lbs per panel) — worth noting if you're shipping to an upper-floor install without freight elevator access, but not a meaningful factor in rack weight calculations once installed.

The FEB4-CP6 is the right buy for commercial security integrators doing multi-rack builds — particularly in NVR closets and head-end rooms where airflow management around recorders and switches is part of the design, and where a uniform front-panel appearance matters to the end customer.