Panduit CUSRRFS07W1 Net-Contain Fixed Roof Panel, 700mm, White
Overview
The Panduit CUSRRFS07W1 is the fixed roof panel component for the Net-Contain™ universal single-row aisle containment system, sized for 700mm-wide cabinet configurations and finished in white. If you're building out hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment in a data center or server room, the roof panel is the literal top of the containment envelope — without it, conditioned air bleeds into the open room and your cooling investment is wasted. This panel closes that gap, and its 966mm overall width (38 inches) is sized to span a standard 700mm-footprint row without modification.
The steel and polycarbonate construction gives you the rigidity of a metal frame with the translucency options polycarbonate allows — relevant if your containment corridor needs light transmission or visual access into the aisle without opening the structure. RoHS compliance means the materials meet EU hazardous-substance restrictions, which matters for enterprise procurement teams with green-building or international compliance mandates.
Key Features
- 966mm (38 in) panel width: Engineered to span a 700mm cabinet row in the Net-Contain aisle containment system — no field cutting or shimming required for standard deployments. Getting the width right at spec-selection time avoids gaps that undermine containment efficiency.
- 27mm (1.1 in) installed height: The shallow profile keeps the total containment ceiling height predictable when stacking roof sections across a long row. Thin roof panels also reduce interference with overhead cable trays or sprinkler clearances — worth checking against your ceiling-to-top-of-rack measurement before ordering.
- Steel/polycarbonate construction: The steel structure handles the compressive load of the containment frame; the polycarbonate panel element resists cracking under maintenance contact better than plain acrylic alternatives. Both materials are dimensionally stable in the temperature ranges typical of a contained hot aisle.
- RoHS-compliant materials: Satisfies EU Directive 2011/65/EU hazardous-substance restrictions — a procurement checkbox for facilities with sustainability reporting requirements or European data center operations.
- Net-Contain™ universal system fit: Designed as part of Panduit's modular containment ecosystem. Roof panels, end panels, and doors in the Net-Contain line share the same attachment geometry, so you can extend or reconfigure a row without sourcing from multiple vendors or cutting custom panels.
- Package quantity of 1: Sold as a single panel, which lets you order exactly the count your row requires rather than committing to a multi-pack. For long rows you'll calculate coverage based on 966mm per panel.
Integration and Compatibility
The CUSRRFS07W1 is specified for the Net-Contain™ universal single-row aisle containment system at 700mm cabinet width. Before ordering, confirm two measurements: (1) the nominal width of your cabinet row — 700mm cabinets require this SKU; rows built on 600mm or 800mm cabinets use different-width roof panels in the same family, and a width mismatch means gaps or overhang that breaks the containment seal. (2) Your above-cabinet clearance — the panel adds 27mm to the top of the containment structure, and overhead obstructions (cable ladders, sprinkler drops, structural beams) that were already close to the top of the cabinets may require a reroute.
For aisle containment planning, pair this roof panel with the corresponding Net-Contain end panels, vertical frames, and door sections to complete the enclosure. If your row includes mixed-depth cabinets or non-standard top-of-rack heights, verify compatibility with Panduit's containment configuration documentation before committing to a full roof panel order — the system is designed for consistent cabinet heights across the contained row.
From a data center infrastructure standpoint, proper roof panel coverage is one of the higher-ROI steps in thermal management. Closing the top of a contained aisle prevents recirculation of hot exhaust into the supply air stream — measurable as a reduction in supply air temperature at the cabinet intakes. Facilities running precision cooling units can often reduce fan speed (and energy draw) once containment is complete and verified with thermal imaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What cabinet row width is the CUSRRFS07W1 designed for?
A: The CUSRRFS07W1 is sized for 700mm-wide cabinet rows in the Net-Contain™ universal single-row aisle containment system. Its overall width is 966mm (38 inches). If your row uses 600mm or 800mm cabinets, you'll need the corresponding roof panel SKU for that width.
Q: How thick is the CUSRRFS07W1 roof panel once installed?
A: The installed height (thickness) is 27mm (approximately 1.1 inches). Factor this into your overhead clearance calculation before purchasing, especially if cable trays or sprinkler heads are close to the top of your cabinets.
Q: What materials is the CUSRRFS07W1 made from?
A: The panel uses a steel and polycarbonate construction. Steel provides structural rigidity for the frame; polycarbonate is used for the panel element, offering better impact resistance than acrylic alternatives.
Q: Is the CUSRRFS07W1 RoHS compliant?
A: Yes, the CUSRRFS07W1 meets RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) requirements, making it suitable for procurement programs with EU hazardous-substance compliance mandates.
Q: How many panels come in a package?
A: The CUSRRFS07W1 ships as a single panel (package quantity of 1). For a full row, calculate the number of panels needed based on 966mm coverage per panel and your total row length.
Q: Can this panel be used in a hot-aisle or cold-aisle containment setup?
A: Yes. The Net-Contain™ fixed roof panel is a structural component of the containment enclosure and functions in both hot-aisle and cold-aisle configurations. Its role is to close the top of the containment corridor regardless of airflow direction convention.
The CUSRRFS07W1 does one job — seals the top of a 700mm Net-Contain containment row — and the spec that matters most in the field is that 966mm panel width. Get that dimension wrong by one SKU and you either have a gap (containment breaks down, hot exhaust recirculates) or an overhang that doesn't seat cleanly in the frame. Confirm your cabinet row width before ordering, not after.
Technical Highlights:
- Panel Width — 966mm (38 in): Matches the 700mm cabinet row footprint with enough overlap for proper frame engagement. Coverage is straightforward: divide your total row length in millimeters by 966 and round up to get your panel count.
- Installed Height — 27mm (1.1 in): The shallow profile is practical in rooms where overhead clearance is tight. A 27mm addition to the top of your tallest cabinet is usually manageable, but it's the first number to check against your ceiling-to-rack measurement when doing a pre-purchase site survey.
- Steel/Polycarbonate construction: Steel frame holds the geometry under load; polycarbonate panel resists the kind of incidental contact that cracks thinner materials during maintenance access. Both are stable materials for the elevated temperatures in a hot-aisle containment corridor.
Deployment Considerations:
- Sold as a single panel — build your BOM carefully by measuring total row length and dividing by 966mm per panel. A row of eight 600mm-wide, 42U cabinets in a 700mm footprint aisle will require multiple panels; under-ordering and coming back for one more delays the containment commissioning date.
- The panel is white (Weiß) — if your data center has a mixed-color containment aesthetic or existing black Net-Contain components, verify color consistency is a requirement before ordering. White containment is common in newer builds; older black-frame installations may require a different finish SKU.
The CUSRRFS07W1 is the right call for facilities completing or extending a Net-Contain single-row enclosure on 700mm cabinets — particularly in co-location environments and enterprise data centers where RoHS compliance documentation is a procurement requirement and the containment geometry is already locked to the 700mm standard.
