Vertiv VC-RF-0032 Aisle Containment Roof Duct Extension
Overview
The Vertiv VC-RF-0032 is a 1200mm-deep roof duct extension plate designed to close gaps and extend the overhead containment envelope in hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment deployments. If your row layout runs longer than your base containment kit covers, this extension closes the coverage gap at the roofline — keeping conditioned air where it belongs and preventing hot/cold air mixing that drives up cooling overhead. The VC-RF-0032 (also searched as VC RF 0032) ships in black to match standard Vertiv aisle containment hardware and integrates with Vertiv's modular containment system architecture.
Key Features
- 1200mm (4FT) Depth Extension: The 1200mm depth directly maps to standard 4-foot rack bay spacing, meaning this extension plate aligns to typical row lengths without custom cutting or field fabrication. One unit closes a full 4FT overhead gap.
- Black Finish: Matches standard Vertiv aisle containment colorway, keeping the finished installation visually consistent — relevant when containment rows are customer-facing or subject to facility aesthetics standards.
- Extension Plate Design: Engineered as a roof-level extension component, not a standalone canopy. This is the component you add when a standard containment kit falls short of full row coverage — it extends the sealed overhead plane rather than creating a new structural assembly.
Integration and Compatibility
The VC-RF-0032 is designed for use within the Vertiv aisle containment product family. Before ordering, verify the base containment system model and row dimensions against Vertiv's compatibility matrix for this extension — containment accessories are dimension-specific and frame-attachment methods vary by system generation. If you are planning a data center cooling containment build-out, confirm total row length and required extension count prior to procurement. For guidance on containment system sizing and accessory selection, consult the data center accessories catalog or contact pre-sales engineering for a configuration review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the depth of the VC-RF-0032?
A: The VC-RF-0032 has a depth of 1200mm, equivalent to approximately 4 feet, aligning with standard rack bay spacing in most aisle containment row configurations.
Q: What color is the VC-RF-0032?
A: The VC-RF-0032 ships in black, matching the standard Vertiv aisle containment hardware colorway.
Q: Is the VC-RF-0032 a standalone containment system or an add-on?
A: It is an extension plate designed to extend an existing Vertiv aisle containment roof structure. It requires a compatible base containment system — it is not a standalone canopy or complete containment kit.
Q: Does the VC-RF-0032 work with all Vertiv aisle containment systems?
A: Compatibility depends on your specific base containment system model and frame generation. Verify against Vertiv's compatibility documentation or contact pre-sales engineering before ordering.
The VC-RF-0032 is a straightforward but easy-to-underorder component — its 1200mm depth covers exactly one standard 4FT rack bay position at the roofline, and the number of units you need is determined by total unsealed row length, not total row count. Getting that count wrong means a gap in the overhead containment plane, which will bleed conditioned air and undermine the thermal separation the entire containment build is designed to achieve.
Technical Highlights:
- 1200mm Depth: Maps directly to 4FT bay increments — calculate required units as total unsealed roof span (in mm) divided by 1200, rounding up. No field cutting required for standard bay-aligned rows.
- Black Finish: Consistent with Vertiv's standard containment colorway — relevant for customer-facing data halls where visual uniformity is a project requirement.
- Extension Plate Form Factor: Roof-level plate only — this component seals the overhead plane and does not include side panels, doors, or structural framing. Scope your BOM accordingly.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your base containment system model and frame attachment method before ordering — containment accessories are generation-specific and not universally interchangeable across Vertiv's containment product lines.
- With only three confirmed specifications available (type, color, depth), verify full mechanical drawings and installation requirements against Vertiv's technical documentation before finalizing your BOM for a large containment deployment.
This extension plate is the right call for facilities teams closing out a partially-extended Vertiv hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment row where the base kit fell short of full overhead coverage — particularly in build-out phases where rack rows are being extended incrementally.
