APC by Schneider Electric Blanking Panel 42-48U SX / 42U VX 300MM - ACDC2575

APC by Schneider Electric ACDC2575 Blanking Panel 42-48U SX / 42U VX 300mm

Overview

The ACDC2575 is a rack blanking panel designed for APC NetShelter SX enclosures in 42–48U configurations and the 42U VX rack, with a 300mm depth profile. Blanking panels are a non-negotiable element of any properly commissioned data center or server room — without them, hot exhaust air recirculates back into equipment intakes, driving up inlet temperatures and shortening component life. This panel closes unused rack units to enforce front-to-back airflow discipline.

At 25.38 lb (11.51 kg), the ACDC2575 is a substantial panel assembly — not a thin plastic filler. The shipping package measures 82.64 in × 15.75 in × 5.87 in (209.9 × 40 × 14.9 cm) at 33.49 lb (15.19 kg), consistent with a multi-panel kit or a full-height blanking assembly for larger rack gaps. Verify your open rack unit count before ordering to confirm you are purchasing the correct quantity for your enclosure.

Key Features

• Targeted rack compatibility: Engineered for APC by Schneider Electric NetShelter SX 42–48U and VX 42U enclosures with the 300mm column spacing — drop-in fit without modification, which matters when you are closing out a rack in a live data center environment where improvised panels cause airflow gaps.
• Airflow integrity: Closing unused U-space with a properly fitted panel eliminates bypass airflow — a direct factor in keeping rack inlet temperatures within equipment operating thresholds. Even a 1U gap in a high-density rack accessory deployment can raise inlet temps measurably in contained hot/cold aisle configurations.
• Substantial construction: The 25.38 lb panel weight indicates a robust metal or composite assembly rather than a lightweight plastic filler — appropriate for permanent rack builds in commercial infrastructure where panels are not routinely removed.
• Package dimensions: Shipping footprint of 82.64 in × 15.75 in × 5.87 in at 33.49 lb — plan freight and staging space accordingly for data center floor deliveries.

Compatibility

The ACDC2575 is specified for APC NetShelter SX enclosures in 42U and 48U configurations and the APC NetShelter VX 42U rack, all with 300mm column width. If your deployment uses a different APC enclosure series, column width, or rack depth variant, verify the panel part number against APC's enclosure-to-accessory compatibility matrix before ordering — blanking panels are not universally interchangeable across rack families even within the same brand. For infrastructure planning guidance, review our data center cooling and airflow resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What rack enclosures is the ACDC2575 compatible with?

A: The ACDC2575 is designed for APC NetShelter SX enclosures in 42U and 48U configurations and the APC NetShelter VX 42U rack, with 300mm column width.

Q: How much does the ACDC2575 weigh?

A: The panel assembly weighs 25.38 lb (11.51 kg). The shipping package weighs 33.49 lb (15.19 kg).

Q: What are the shipping dimensions for the ACDC2575?

A: The shipping package measures 82.64 in × 15.75 in × 5.87 in (209.9 × 40 × 14.9 cm).

Q: Will this blanking panel work with non-APC racks?

A: The ACDC2575 is engineered specifically for APC NetShelter SX and VX enclosures with 300mm column spacing. Compatibility with third-party or non-APC racks is not verified — confirm fitment against your enclosure specifications before ordering.

Q: Why does blanking panel selection matter for data center airflow?

A: Unused rack unit space without blanking panels allows hot exhaust air to recirculate back into equipment air intakes, raising inlet temperatures and increasing thermal stress on servers and network equipment. Properly fitted blanking panels enforce front-to-back airflow discipline, which is a prerequisite for effective hot/cold aisle containment.

Jerry Tildsen

The ACDC2575 is a purpose-built blanking panel for APC NetShelter SX and VX enclosures — at 25.38 lb it is clearly a substantial multi-panel assembly, not a bag of plastic fillers. If you are commissioning or expanding a rack row in a hot/cold aisle environment, getting the right blanking panel spec dialed in before the rack goes live is a lot easier than retrofitting later.

Technical Highlights:

• Enclosure-specific fit: Targets the 42–48U NetShelter SX and 42U VX with 300mm column width — the fit is designed-in, not adapted, which eliminates the airflow gaps you get from generic panel improvisation.
• Assembly weight (25.38 lb / 11.51 kg): Indicates a full blanking kit rather than a single 1U or 2U filler — appropriate for closing out large open U-count gaps in a single order.
• Shipping package (82.64 in × 15.75 in × 5.87 in, 33.49 lb): Plan for a large-format freight delivery and adequate staging area on the data center floor — this is not a parcel-size shipment.

Deployment Considerations:

• Confirm your exact enclosure model and column width against APC's compatibility documentation before ordering — the 300mm column spec is a hard constraint, and the wrong panel will not seat correctly in a different column pitch.
• The 25.38 lb panel weight means two-person handling is the safe approach for installation, particularly when working in an active rack row with populated equipment on adjacent shelves.

Best suited for IT integrators and data center facilities teams commissioning or expanding APC NetShelter SX/VX rack infrastructure who need to close unused U-space before enabling active cooling containment.