Vertiv VRA6029 Pass-Through Side Panels for 45U x 1100mm Racks
Overview
The Vertiv VRA6029 delivers a matched pair of pass-through side panels sized for 45U enclosures with a 1100mm depth footprint. Designed as a direct accessory within the Vertiv VR rack ecosystem, these panels close out the sides of an open-frame or partially enclosed rack while preserving the ability to route cables, bus bars, or conduit through the panel face — a requirement in high-density rows where cross-aisle cable management or ground bonding runs need a clean path without punching field-cut holes in solid sheet metal.
At 45U, the VRA6029 matches rack enclosures running standard 45U heights — common in network and data center enclosures where operators want a standardized floor-to-top panel height without the extra cost of a 48U frame. The 1100mm depth aligns with the narrower end of modern rack depth specs, suited to environments where row spacing is constrained or where the rack depth is deliberately minimized to fit within raised-floor tile grids.
Key Features
- Pass-Through Design: Unlike solid side panels, the pass-through cutouts allow cables, grounding conductors, or ancillary hardware to exit the rack side without field modification — preserving panel integrity and keeping the installation looking finished in customer-facing or audited facilities.
- 45U Height Match: Aligns flush with 45U VR rack frames so there are no gaps at the top or bottom rail — important for airflow containment systems that rely on panel-to-frame sealing to direct hot exhaust toward return plenums.
- 1100mm Depth: Fits the shallower 1100mm rack depth profile, keeping your row footprint tighter than the 1200mm alternative (VRA6030) — the right call when floor space is at a premium in colocation or edge deployments.
- Black Finish: Matches standard Vertiv VR rack aesthetics, maintaining a consistent appearance across mixed accessory configurations without color-mismatched panels drawing attention during site audits or customer walkthroughs.
Integration & Compatibility
The VRA6029 is confirmed compatible with the Vertiv VR3105 rack enclosure. Within the broader Vertiv VR accessory family, it pairs alongside split side panels (VRA6009, VRA6011), top panels (VRA6017, VRA6018), and rack bottom panels (VRA6037–VRA6040). For the 1200mm depth variant at the same 45U height, specify VRA6030. For 48U applications at 1100mm depth, the VRA6031 is the correct substitute. If your rack runs 42U, use VRA6054 (1100mm) or VRA6055 (1200mm) — ordering the wrong height results in a panel that overhangs or leaves a gap at the top rail, so confirm your enclosure U-count before purchasing.
Review the full rack accessories lineup to identify complementary components — networking roof panels, caster kits, and PDU/cable management brackets are all available within the same VR accessory family and are engineered to the same depth and height increments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What rack enclosure is the VRA6029 compatible with?
A: The VRA6029 is confirmed compatible with the Vertiv VR3105 rack enclosure and fits within the broader Vertiv VR accessory ecosystem.
Q: What is the difference between the VRA6029 and the VRA6030?
A: Both are 45U pass-through side panels. The VRA6029 is sized for 1100mm depth racks; the VRA6030 is sized for 1200mm depth racks. Confirm your rack's depth before ordering.
Q: What is the difference between the VRA6029 and VRA6031?
A: The VRA6031 is a pass-through side panel for 48U racks at 1100mm depth. The VRA6029 is the 45U equivalent at the same 1100mm depth.
Q: Can the VRA6029 be used with 42U racks?
A: No. The VRA6029 is sized for 45U enclosures. For 42U racks with 1100mm depth, the correct part is VRA6054.
Q: Does the pass-through design affect airflow containment?
A: Pass-through cutouts are intended for cable or conductor routing, not open ventilation. In containment deployments, evaluate whether the cutout locations align with your blanking or sealing requirements and use supplemental blanking panels as needed.
The VRA6029 comes up most often when an integrator is closing out a Vertiv VR rack build and needs side panel coverage that doesn't force a choice between solid sheet metal and field-hacked cutouts — the pass-through design solves that cleanly for the 45U x 1100mm configuration. Worth getting the depth and height right before you order: the 1100mm depth is specific, and mixing a 1200mm panel into a 1100mm rack leaves you with overhang that won't seat properly.
Technical Highlights:
- 45U Height Fit: Matches the 45U VR frame exactly — no trimming, no shimming. One less variable on a rack build that already has enough moving parts.
- 1100mm Depth Profile: The shallower depth variant keeps row footprint tighter than the 1200mm (VRA6030). In colocation environments where you're charged by the square foot, that 100mm of saved depth adds up across a full cage.
- Pass-Through Architecture: Eliminates field-cut modifications to solid panels. In any facility where physical security audits or customer site tours are routine, factory-finished pass-throughs read as intentional design, not improvisation.
Deployment Considerations:
- Confirm your rack's U-count and depth against the Vertiv VR3105 spec before ordering — the VRA6029, VRA6030, VRA6031, and VRA6032 share the same pass-through design but are not interchangeable across heights and depths.
- In hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment rows, assess whether the pass-through apertures require supplemental sealing; unmanaged openings can short-circuit containment airflow and reduce cooling efficiency.
The VRA6029 is the correct call for 45U VR rack builds in colocation cages or edge deployments where the 1100mm depth is already locked by floor tile or row-spacing constraints and you need clean, non-destructive side panel coverage.
