Vertiv VC-RF-0003 Aisle Containment Roof Shrink Panel

Overview

The Vertiv VC-RF-0003 is a 300 mm × 1800 mm (approximately 1 ft × 6 ft) aisle containment roof shrink panel designed to close gaps in hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment systems within data center rows. Available in black, this panel fills irregular or partial-width overhead openings where standard full-width roof panels do not fit — preventing bypass airflow that undermines containment efficiency and forces your CRAC or CRAH units to work harder than necessary.

Aisle containment is only as effective as its weakest air path. Gaps at the top of a containment row — whether from non-standard row lengths, irregular cabinet heights, or end-of-row transitions — allow conditioned air to mix with hot exhaust before it reaches equipment inlets. The VC-RF-0003 addresses that gap directly.

Key Features

• 300 mm width: At 300 mm (roughly 12 inches) wide, this panel is sized for partial-gap fills — useful at row ends or where cabinet widths don't sum to a standard full-panel multiple. Using the wrong width here wastes material and leaves air gaps; confirming your gap measurement against this 300 mm dimension before ordering is worth the extra step.
• 1800 mm depth: The 1800 mm (approximately 6 ft) depth spans a standard 600 mm or 700 mm cabinet depth with room for overhead structure and seal overlap — no cutting required in most standard-depth rows.
• Black finish: Matches standard black cabinet rows without requiring color-matched accessories or additional finishing work.
• Shrink panel design: The shrink-panel format accommodates minor dimensional variation without leaving visible gaps, providing a tighter air seal than rigid panels in rows where cabinet heights are not perfectly uniform.

Compatibility and Integration

The VC-RF-0003 (often searched as VC RF 0003) is part of Vertiv's Vertiv aisle containment accessory line. It is intended for use within Vertiv's aisle containment system framework and should be verified against your specific data center containment row configuration before ordering — confirm cabinet depth, row length, and the exact gap dimension to ensure the 300 mm width and 1800 mm depth are the correct match for your opening.

If your row gap requires a different width or your cabinet depth falls outside 1800 mm coverage, review the full Vertiv aisle containment roof panel family for the appropriate size variant. Ordering an incorrect panel size is a common mistake in containment buildouts — measure the opening, not the cabinet footprint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What gap width does the VC-RF-0003 cover?

A: The VC-RF-0003 has a 300 mm (approximately 12 inch) width. It is intended to fill partial-width overhead gaps in aisle containment rows. Confirm your actual gap dimension before ordering.

Q: What is the depth of the VC-RF-0003 panel?

A: The panel measures 1800 mm (approximately 6 ft) in depth, which is designed to span the overhead section above standard-depth cabinets in a contained aisle row.

Q: What color is the VC-RF-0003?

A: The panel is black, matching standard data center cabinet finishes.

Q: Is the VC-RF-0003 compatible with non-Vertiv containment systems?

A: The VC-RF-0003 is designed as part of Vertiv's aisle containment system. Compatibility with third-party containment frameworks is not confirmed in the available evidence — verify mounting interface and dimensions against your specific system before purchasing.