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Middle Atlantic HBL6 6U 10.5
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Middle Atlantic HBL6 6U 10.5" Black Aluminum Blank Panel

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Optimize Your Rack Space with Durable Blank PanelsThe Middle Atlantic HBLSeries Blank Panels are designed to provide a clean and professional look to your rack enclosure while optimizing airflow. Made from 11-gauge black aluminum, these panels are durable and easy to install. Available in various...

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Overview

Optimize Your Rack Space with Durable Blank Panels

The Middle Atlantic HBLSeries Blank Panels are designed to provide a clean and professional look to your rack enclosure while optimizing airflow. Made from 11-gauge black aluminum, these panels are durable and easy to install. Available in various heights, including this 6U (10.5") option, they offer a versatile solution for covering unused rack space.

  • Brand: Middle Atlantic
  • Model: HBL6
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Gauge: 11-Gauge
  • Color: Black
  • Height: 10.5" (6U space)
  • Dimensions: 19 x 0.08 x 10.5 inches
  • Weight: 2.4 pounds

Key Features

6 Space (10 1/2in) 1/8in Flat Aluminum Blank Panel Black _DELETE_

Specifications

Brand
Middle Atlantic
Model
HBL6
Rack Units
6U
Height
10 1/2 inches
Material
1/8 inch Flat Aluminum
Color
Black
Product Type
Blank Panel

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides 6U of rack space, offering substantial room for covering unused rack sections
  • Constructed from 1/8 inch flat aluminum, ensuring durability and a robust structure
  • Features a black finish, providing a clean and professional appearance to your rack setup
  • Serves as an effective way to maintain proper airflow and equipment cooling within a rack by blocking open spaces
  • Helps protect sensitive equipment from dust and potential damage when installed in an open rack unit

👎 Cons

  • The panel is designed for standard 19-inch rack enclosures, limiting its use to this specific setup
  • Its 1/8 inch thickness, while robust, may be considered thicker or heavier than other blanking panel options
  • The black aluminum finish, while professional, offers no color customization options to match diverse rack aesthetics
  • Provides only a blank panel function and does not offer integrated cable management or ventilation features
  • Requires rack screws for installation, which are not explicitly mentioned as included with the panel

Frequently Asked Questions

This Middle Atlantic HBL6 is a 6U blank panel, equivalent to 10 1/2 inches in height, designed to fill unused space in audio racks.
The blank panel is constructed from 1/8 inch flat aluminum, providing a sturdy and durable solution for your rack.
Its primary purpose is to cover unused rack spaces, helping to manage airflow, protect equipment from dust, and maintain a neat, professional appearance for your studio audio rack.
This blank panel comes in a black finish.
This blank panel is designed for standard audio racks, typically 19-inch wide enclosures that use U-spacing for equipment.

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