APC by Schneider Electric FS-RF-2006-U Hyperpod 6FT Aisle Containment Roof Panel with Cutout, 600MM
Overview
The APC by Schneider Electric FS-RF-2006-U is a 600mm-wide, 2056mm-deep aisle containment roof panel engineered for Hyperpod hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment systems in structured data center environments. At 15mm thin, it lays flush across the aisle span without eating into usable rack height, while the integrated cutout accommodates overhead cable runs or mechanical penetrations without field-cutting or improvised workarounds. If you're specifying a containment build for a mid-to-large data center row and need a panel that ships dimensionally correct and certifiably compliant out of the box, the FS-RF-2006-U is the component to spec.
The panel ships in black — a near-universal fit for both black and mixed-frame data center environments — and carries data center infrastructure compliance certifications including UL, cUL, and CE, satisfying North American and European facility requirements without additional testing or variance approvals.
Key Features
- 600mm Width, 2056mm Depth: Sized to span a standard 600mm-wide hot- or cold-aisle row in a single panel — no field cutting, no piecing together narrower tiles. The 2056mm (roughly 6 ft) depth covers the full aisle run in most two-row deployments, keeping your containment footprint clean and your airflow barrier continuous.
- 15mm Profile: At 15mm thick, this panel adds almost no vertical intrusion above the rack tops — critical in environments where every millimeter of clearance between the top of unit and the ceiling plenum or suspended containment frame matters. Thin panels also reduce dead load on containment frame rails.
- Integrated Cutout: The pre-cut opening eliminates the need to field-modify panels for cable trays, conduit drops, or overhead cable ladders. Field cuts compromise panel rigidity and void finish — spec the cutout variant from the start if overhead penetrations are in the design.
- UL, cUL, and CE Certified: All three marks on a single panel simplifies compliance documentation for facilities with joint US/Canadian operations or for European deployments. Procurement teams can clear the panel in one review cycle rather than chasing regional compliance separately.
- Black Finish: Matches the predominant color standard across APC, Schneider Electric, and most third-party rack systems deployed in commercial data centers. No need for special-order color matching in standard environments.
- 6 kg Packaged Weight: Light enough for a single installer to handle and position overhead without mechanical assist in most configurations, reducing labor time during containment row assembly.
- 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty: The FS-RF-2006-U carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty, covering defects in materials and workmanship from date of installation — standard for structural data center components of this class.
Integration and Compatibility
The FS-RF-2006-U is purpose-built for the APC by Schneider Electric Hyperpod aisle containment system. It is designed to integrate with compatible containment frame end caps, vertical rails, and door assemblies within the Hyperpod product family. Before ordering, confirm that your Hyperpod frame configuration is sized for 600mm-wide panels — Hyperpod systems are also available in 900mm and wider configurations that require different panel SKUs. The cutout placement should be verified against your overhead cable tray or ladder rack position prior to committing to the panel layout; the cutout is fixed at the factory and cannot be repositioned in the field without compromising the panel.
For facilities integrators building out a full aisle containment row, this panel pairs with compatible Hyperpod end-of-row doors, solid roof panels (for spans without overhead penetrations), and perforated variants where partial airflow bleed is required by HVAC design. Consult your data center cooling layout drawings before finalizing the panel mix — a containment system with mismatched panel types along the same row will underperform its design target.
Package dimensions of 1510mm × 625mm × 37mm should be factored into freight planning, particularly for elevator-limited facilities or tight staging areas. The slim package stacks efficiently for multi-panel orders on a single pallet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What aisle containment system is the FS-RF-2006-U designed for?
A: The FS-RF-2006-U is designed specifically for the APC by Schneider Electric Hyperpod aisle containment system. Verify your Hyperpod frame is configured for 600mm-wide panels before ordering.
Q: What certifications does the FS-RF-2006-U carry?
A: The FS-RF-2006-U is certified to UL, cUL, and CE standards, covering both North American and European compliance requirements.
Q: What is the warranty on the FS-RF-2006-U?
A: The FS-RF-2006-U carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
Q: Does the FS-RF-2006-U include a cutout for cable penetrations?
A: Yes, the panel includes a factory cutout for overhead cable runs or mechanical penetrations. The cutout position is fixed and cannot be relocated in the field.
Q: What are the actual panel dimensions versus the package dimensions?
A: The panel itself measures 600mm wide × 2056mm deep × 15mm high. The shipping package measures 1510mm × 625mm × 37mm and weighs 6 kg.
Q: Can the FS-RF-2006-U (often searched as FS RF 2006 U) be used in both hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment configurations?
A: The panel is a structural roof component compatible with both hot-aisle and cold-aisle Hyperpod containment configurations. The airflow strategy (hot vs. cold aisle) is determined by the overall system design and CRAC/CRAH placement, not the panel itself.
The FS-RF-2006-U is one of those components that looks trivial on the BOM but causes real headaches when it's wrong. At 2056mm deep and 600mm wide, this panel is sized to close out a full aisle span in a standard two-row rack deployment — and the factory cutout means you're not standing on a ladder with a jigsaw trying to route a cable ladder through a solid panel after the frame is already assembled.
Technical Highlights:
- 2056mm Depth: Spans a full 6-foot aisle run in a single piece — no joints mid-span, no gaps that defeat the containment seal and let hot and cold air mix.
- 15mm Panel Height: Minimal vertical intrusion above rack tops is deliberate — in tight ceiling-clearance environments, a thick panel can conflict with suspended frame hardware or cable trays running longitudinally above the row.
- UL/cUL/CE Triple Certification: One SKU clears compliance review for both North American and European deployments; facilities teams running multi-site infrastructure programs can standardize on this panel across regions without re-qualifying a separate SKU per jurisdiction.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your Hyperpod frame rail spacing is specified for 600mm panels before committing to a full row order — the Hyperpod family spans multiple aisle-width configurations, and returning mis-sized structural panels mid-install is a serious schedule risk.
- The factory cutout position is fixed; if your overhead cable tray doesn't align with the cutout, you'll need to re-route the tray or order a solid panel variant. Map this in your containment layout drawings before panels ship.
For a multi-row data center buildout where overhead cable ladders are part of the design and regional compliance documentation needs to satisfy both UL and CE in a single procurement cycle, the FS-RF-2006-U is the panel to spec — provided the 600mm aisle width matches your Hyperpod frame configuration.
