--- type: product schema_version: 1 stock_number: "74338-4" canonical_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/74338-4/Ribbon-20456" json_url: "https://www.artisantg.com/74338-4/Ribbon-20456.json" generated_at: "2026-11-07T21:45:43.659Z" last_updated: "2026-10-14T13:00:51.160-05:00" --- # Ribbon / Performance Technologies 20456 6U Front Panel Filler Blade _Summary and Categories are this item's record. The description sections and FAQ are machine-assisted and can contain errors; where they disagree with the record, the record is correct, and where description sections disagree with each other, Details wins._ ## Summary - Manufacturer: Ribbon - Model: 20456 - Condition: Used and in Excellent Condition - Price: $50.00 USD - Availability: In stock, 1 available - Warranty: 1-Year Warranty with 30-Day Return Guarantee - ITAR restricted: No - Shipping weight: 2 lb, estimated - Shipping dimensions: 14X14X6 in, estimated ## Categories - Test Equipment > Electrical Test > Electrical Parts (primary) ## Details ### Configuration - Length: 10 5/16" - Width: 13/16" - Depth: 6 6/16" ## Overview A 6U front panel filler blade designed to occupy unused slots in a compatible subrack or chassis. It mechanically interfaces with the chassis card guides and secures to the front panel rails, providing no electrical connectivity. The primary functions are to maintain directed airflow for proper thermal management of installed modules and to preserve the chassis's EMI/RFI shielding integrity by covering open apertures. It is used in partially populated systems to reserve slots for future expansion while ensuring system operational stability. ## Function Designed as a 6U front panel filler blade, this equipment functions to occupy unused slot space in a 6U chassis or rack system, providing mechanical protection, structural integrity, and proper airflow management within the hardware platform. It interfaces physically with adjacent modules or cards, aligning with standard rack-mounted equipment to maintain consistent front panel aesthetics and prevent ingress of dust or debris, thereby supporting system reliability and easing maintenance access. Commonly applied in modular electronic, telecommunications, or computing systems requiring controlled enclosure environments. ## Platform Constructed for use in 6U Compact PCI/AdvancedTCA compatible chassis environments, this front panel filler blade occupies vacant slots to maintain proper airflow management, thermal regulation, and structural integrity within the system. It integrates with standard telecommunications and networking infrastructure, supporting high-performance computing applications requiring optimal cooling efficiency. The component complies with PICMG specifications for mechanical dimensions and is designed for telecommunications central offices, data centers, and network equipment rooms where maintaining proper chassis ventilation is critical to system reliability. ## Application A 6U front panel filler blade designed to cover empty slots in a chassis or rack system, maintaining proper airflow management, electromagnetic interference shielding, and structural integrity. The filler panel prevents dust accumulation, helps maintain consistent internal temperature by directing airflow through proper cooling channels, and enhances system security by physically blocking access to unused slots. It integrates into standard 6U height rack configurations, compatible with various telecommunications, networking, and computing platforms that use modular slot-based architectures. ## Accessories Fills empty slots in 6U CompactPCI or VME chassis systems. Provides EMI shielding and maintains proper airflow patterns. Standard 6U height (233.35mm) with single slot width. Features captive screws for tool-free installation. Constructed from aluminum or steel with conductive gaskets for RF containment. Compatible with IEEE 1101.10/11 mechanical standards. No electrical connections or interfaces. Mounts using standard card guide rails and injector/ejector hardware. May include perforations for ventilation depending on chassis cooling requirements. ## Interface This is a 6U front panel filler blade for a VME or CompactPCI chassis. It is a blank mechanical panel with no electrical or optical interfaces, connectors, or active components. Its purpose is to fill unused slots in a chassis to maintain proper airflow for cooling and provide EMI/RFI shielding. It is secured to the chassis subrack with top and bottom mounting screws and often includes injector/ejector handles for installation and removal. The required associated equipment is a 6U chassis. ## Images - - - -