Middle Atlantic SNE27-FAD-PM-45 – Front-Air Dam Zero-U Panel Mount Pair

Product Overview

The Middle Atlantic SNE27-FAD-PM-45 is a front-air dam and zero-U panel mount pair designed for 45-space, 27-inch wide SNE Series security network enclosures. This rack airflow accessory controls air movement at the front of wider racks, helping direct cooling where active equipment needs it. At the same time, the integrated zero-U panel mount provides knockouts for standard patch panels and connectivity devices, recovering valuable rackspace in dense network builds. The pair is built from steel with a black powder coat finish to match the SNE enclosure family.

Product Description

In wide-format network racks such as the 27-inch SNE Series, the extra width on either side of the 19-inch mounting rails can allow conditioned air to bypass equipment intakes. The SNE27-FAD-PM-45 front-air dam closes off that front-of-rack gap, improving airflow management so cooling follows the intended front-to-back path through installed electronics. Better airflow control supports more consistent equipment temperatures in security, network, and AV head-end installations.

The panel-mount function is equally practical. Each dam includes knockouts for mounting standard patch panels and connectivity hardware in a zero-U position, off the primary rack rails. That means high-density copper or fiber terminations can live at the side of the rack face without consuming rack units needed for switches, servers, and power distribution. Integrators planning structured cabling inside an SNE enclosure can use this accessory to keep cable management tidy and equipment layouts efficient.

Steel construction with a black powder coat finish provides durability and a clean, integrated appearance inside the enclosure. The kit is sold as a pair, covering both sides of a 45-rackspace SNE27 enclosure. For compatible enclosures and related rack accessories, browse the Middle Atlantic collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Front-Air Dam Design — Controls airflow at the front of wider 27-inch SNE racks so cooling air is directed through equipment rather than around it.
• Zero-U Panel Mount — Includes knockouts for mounting standard patch panels and connectivity devices without consuming rack units.
• Rackspace Savings — Moves terminations and connectivity hardware off the main rails, freeing space for active equipment.
• 45-Space Coverage — Sized for 45 RU SNE27 Series security network enclosures.
• Steel Construction — Durable steel build with a black powder coat finish that matches the SNE enclosure family.
• Sold as a Pair — Covers both sides of the rack front for complete airflow control.

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