The Rittal Dach-Lüfterblech for VX IT / TS IT cabinets is a roof fan panel designed to fit cabinets with an 800 mm width. It integrates four fans with a combined maximum airflow of 800 m³/h to support active ventilation at the top of server and network enclosures. The unit is finished in light gray and is intended to improve internal airflow, reduce heat accumulation at cabinet tops, and assist in maintaining stable operating temperatures for IT equipment in data centres, server rooms and network closets.
Advantages
The roof fan panel provides targeted extraction of warm air from the top of the cabinet, helping to stabilise internal temperatures and support rack cooling strategies. With four integrated fans and a rated combined airflow of up to 800 m³/h, it delivers higher extraction capacity compared with single-fan solutions while keeping installation effort low. Its form factor is matched to the VX IT and TS IT cabinet top with 800 mm width to ensure fit and mechanical compatibility. The light gray finish allows for unobtrusive integration into typical IT environments.
Suitable for (tasks / use cases)
- Active extraction of warm air from 800 mm wide VX IT and TS IT server/network cabinets
- Supplementing room air conditioning in small to medium server rooms and telecom closets
- Improving rack-level airflow for densely populated equipment racks
- Temporary or permanent installations where top-of-cabinet ventilation is required
When it may not be suitable
This roof fan panel is intended specifically for cabinets with an 800 mm width and for use with the VX IT and TS IT series; it may not fit other cabinet models or widths. It is designed to assist ventilation and is not a replacement for properly sized room cooling or environmental control systems in large data centres with high heat loads.
Key specifications
- Compatibility: designed for VX IT and TS IT cabinets with 800 mm width
- Mounting position: roof/top-of-cabinet installation
- Fan count: 4 fans integrated
- Maximum combined airflow: 800 m³/h
- Colour/finish: light gray
How to use
Install the roof fan panel on the top opening of a compatible 800 mm wide VX IT or TS IT cabinet following the cabinet manufacturer’s mounting instructions. Connect the fans to the appropriate power source and any available fan control or monitoring interfaces as specified by the cabinet or facility electrical design. Position cabinet airflow management accessories (blanking panels, cable management) to optimise airflow paths so warm air is drawn upward and exhausted by the roof fan panel. Regularly inspect fans for dust accumulation and mechanical wear and follow routine maintenance procedures to ensure continuous operation.
What to consider before purchase
- Verify cabinet model and top opening width to ensure compatibility with 800 mm roof panels
- Confirm power and control requirements for the integrated fans with site electrical infrastructure
- Assess overall cooling strategy to determine if top-of-cabinet extraction is sufficient for heat load
- Plan for maintenance access and filter cleaning if applicable
Usage recommendations
For best results, use the roof fan panel as part of a coordinated rack and room cooling plan: combine with blanking panels, proper cable management and room air conditioning. Monitor inlet and exhaust temperatures to validate that the 800 m³/h extraction capacity meets the thermal requirements of the installed equipment and adjust fan control or room cooling accordingly.
