Panduit CNLTD142A3 Cabinet Inlet Duct for Cisco

Product Description

The PANDUIT CNLTD142A3 is a cabinet inlet duct designed to manage and direct airflow into rack-mounted network cabinets. It channels cool air to the equipment intake side of the cabinet, supporting proper thermal management in structured cabling and networking environments. This type of accessory is typically installed by network infrastructure technicians or data center facilities professionals as part of a hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment strategy. The CNLTD142A3 is sold as an individual unit and falls within the hardware accessories category.

The CNLTD142A3 is intended for use with Cisco-compatible cabinet installations, making it a fit for data center, server room, and network closet deployments. It is suited for environments where precise airflow management is required to maintain equipment operating temperatures and comply with equipment manufacturer thermal guidelines. Installation is typically performed during initial rack build-out or during a cabinet retrofit to improve cooling efficiency.

Key Features

• Directs cool inlet air into rack cabinet equipment bays
• Designed for compatibility with Cisco cabinet configurations
• Supports hot-aisle/cold-aisle airflow containment strategies
• Sold as a single unit for straightforward procurement
• Hardware accessory category — purpose-built for structured rack environments

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style inlet duct accessory for Cisco-compatible network rack cabinets, as indicated by the product designation.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a qualified network infrastructure or data center technician. Power down or place affected equipment in a safe state before working inside an active cabinet. Follow the cabinet manufacturer's mounting guidelines and any applicable data center airflow management standards. Avoid blocking adjacent cable management pathways during installation.