AudioCodes Mediant 1000 Blank Panel Spare Part – 100-Pack Slot Covers for Mediant 1000 Chassis (M1K-BLKPNL)

Unused expansion slots in a modular chassis aren't just cosmetic concerns — open bays disrupt the designed airflow path and invite dust ingress. The AudioCodes M1K-BLKPNL blank panel kit provides 100 slot covers engineered specifically for the Mediant 1000 chassis, so every idle bay stays protected and your gateway stays cool. Whether you're staging a new deployment, stocking spares, or expanding incrementally, this kit ensures your chassis always looks and performs like it should.

The Telecom Spot Take

Experienced network engineers know that open bays in an active gateway chassis quietly erode thermal performance over time. Dust accumulates, airflow short-circuits across the open slot, and internal temperatures rise. The M1K-BLKPNL is the kind of detail-oriented spare part that separates a professional installation from a makeshift one. At 100 panels per pack, it's sized for data center stock rooms, IT departments managing multiple chassis, or installers who want blanks on hand for every future expansion. It's a small investment that pays for itself the first time a chassis runs cooler than expected.

Key Features

• Designed for Mediant 1000: Precision-fit blank panels engineered to AudioCodes Mediant 1000 chassis slot dimensions — no trimming, no improvising.
• Preserves thermal integrity: Maintains the intended front-to-back airflow path by sealing unused expansion bays against bypass air and dust ingress.
• 100-pack value: Enough to stock multiple chassis or a full spare parts inventory without reordering frequently.
• Professional rack appearance: Keeps your chassis looking finished and rack-ready in client-facing server rooms and data centers.
• Genuine AudioCodes part: Sourced directly from AudioCodes to ensure proper fit and compatibility with all Mediant 1000 chassis variants.

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