Rack Blanking Panel for DS1515+?

[NASes]

When I bought my last NAS, it made a lot more sense to get a DS1515+ for the money than a rack mount unit, knowing I’d put it in a rack anyway. Does anyone know of a product that fits the opening? Thanks!

 

[WST16]

Sorry, I’m –and maybe others– not clear of what are you trying to do. What opening are you referring to?!

 

[Rusty]

Does anyone know of a product that fits the opening

A model that would replace 1515 and fit inside rack or what?

 

[NASes]

A rack blanking panel is a common item in racks done primarily for air flow management, but it also can be done for aesthetics. They are a black metal plates rack width and a given height such that when you have a product inside it you just see metal and the product.

The DS1515+ is a bit over 5.5 rack units high, so the plate would be rack width and probably 5.75 or 6 Rack Units tall with an opening in the middle for the NAS.

 

[Rusty]

Aha you want the cosmetics. So that it looks like that DS is a part of the rack?

 

[NASes]

That’s part of it. We have active ventilation in the rack where the NAS is.

Here’s a link from APC on them:https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SPD_SADE-5TPLKQ_EN

 

[WST16]

I doubt that you’ll find something. Isn’t easy to fabricate one?

 

[NASes]

If people aren’t aware of one, that’s okay. I just thought some people might know. Thanks!