APC by Schneider Electric FS-AC-5005-B 42-52U Rack Blanking Panel 300mm
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric FS-AC-5005-B is a 300mm-depth rack blanking panel designed to cover unused rack unit openings in 42U to 52U Hyperpod enclosures. Open rack slots are a common source of airflow bypass — hot exhaust recirculates into equipment intakes rather than routing through cooling infrastructure. Filling those gaps with the FS-AC-5005-B (often searched as FS AC 5005 B) forces air to follow the intended hot-aisle/cold-aisle path, reducing thermal stress on active equipment. Finished in black to match standard rack aesthetics, it ships as a single unit per pack.
Key Features
- 42-52U rack range: Compatible with APC Hyperpod enclosures in the 42U to 52U height range — confirms fit before ordering rather than discovering a mismatch on-site.
- 300mm depth (2217mm listed profile): The 2217mm package depth dimension reflects the panel's orientation packaging; the operational depth spec of 300mm matches Hyperpod rack profiles, so the panel sits flush without protruding into cable management channels.
- 84mm width: At 84mm, the panel spans the standard 19-inch rack opening cleanly, with no cutting or trimming required during installation.
- 367mm height footprint: Panel height accommodates the blanking requirement across the rack unit opening, maintaining a continuous blanking surface when multiple units are stacked.
- Black finish: Matches APC Hyperpod rack aesthetics and standard black-frame rack enclosures — no visual mismatch when deployed alongside active equipment.
- RoHS-compliant: Meets Restriction of Hazardous Substances requirements, which matters for deployments in EU-regulated facilities or any project requiring hazardous-materials documentation for procurement sign-off.
- Single-unit pack (1 pc): Sold individually, so you order exactly the quantity needed — no partial-box waste on small fills.
Integration & Compatibility
The FS-AC-5005-B is designed for APC Hyperpod rack systems in the 42U to 52U capacity range. Before ordering, confirm your rack's internal width and depth profile against the 84mm width and 300mm depth of this panel. RoHS compliance (HS code 85389099) supports documentation requirements for regulated procurement environments. No tools or active components are involved — passive fit-and-click installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack sizes is the FS-AC-5005-B compatible with?
A: The FS-AC-5005-B is rated for APC Hyperpod enclosures in the 42U to 52U rack capacity range.
Q: What are the physical dimensions of the FS-AC-5005-B?
A: The panel measures 84mm wide, 367mm in height, and 2217mm in packaged depth. Operational depth for the 300mm Hyperpod profile is specified in the product designation.
Q: Is the FS-AC-5005-B RoHS compliant?
A: Yes, the FS-AC-5005-B carries RoHS compliance certification, making it suitable for procurement in EU-regulated environments and projects requiring hazardous-materials documentation.
Q: How many panels are included per pack?
A: One panel is included per pack (1 pc). Order the exact quantity needed for your rack fill.
Q: What color is the FS-AC-5005-B?
A: Black, matching standard APC Hyperpod rack enclosures and most commercial black-frame rack systems.
The FS-AC-5005-B addresses something most rack builds get wrong at the finish stage: blanking discipline. An 84mm-wide panel sized for 42-52U Hyperpod enclosures sounds like a minor detail, but uncovered rack slots are the single most common reason a properly specified cooling system underperforms once the cabinet is populated.
Technical Highlights:
- 84mm panel width: Spans the standard 19-inch rack opening without modification — drop-in fit eliminates the airflow gap in one step.
- RoHS compliance: Documented hazardous-substance restriction matters on government, healthcare, and EU-bound deployments where procurement requires compliance certificates at the component level.
- Single-unit pack: Sold individually, which is the right format for filling specific gaps rather than ordering bulk boxes and leaving unused panels in a storeroom.
Deployment Considerations:
- Verify your Hyperpod enclosure falls within the 42U to 52U range before ordering — this panel is not a universal fit across all APC rack product lines.
- The packaged depth dimension of 2217mm is a shipping/packaging figure, not the installed depth; plan for 300mm operational depth to match the Hyperpod frame profile.
Best fit for data center technicians finishing out APC Hyperpod rack builds where thermal management compliance is part of the facility's operational SLA — particularly in co-location or edge deployments where every rack is audited for airflow integrity.
