Cable management panel Rittal DK 7241.005 — steel housing, white, 19" 1U

Rittal DK 7241.005 is a 19" 1U cable management and splicing panel in a steel housing with a white finish. Designed for installation in 482.6 mm (19") racks and network distributors, it combines guided cable routing and a fibre-optic splicing box that accepts standard splicing cassettes. The rear section is open for cable entry and includes a rubber cable clamp strip for dust protection. Depth is continuously adjustable up to 100 mm and the unit can be fully withdrawn from the rack flanges for easier access during installation and maintenance.

Advantages

The panel provides a durable steel construction with a clean white surface suitable for professional rack environments. Its variable cassette fixture ensures twist-proof installation of standard splicing cassettes, while integrated cable routing clips and two strain relief clips help secure fibre stock and reduce mechanical stress on terminations. The open rear design and rubber clamp strip simplify cable entry and protect against dust, and the infinite depth adjustment up to 100 mm allows flexible positioning within the rack.

Suitable for

• 19" server racks and communication cabinets requiring 1U splicing or cable management
• Fibre-optic termination and distribution using standard splicing cassettes
• Network rooms and data centres where organized cable routing and strain relief are needed
• Installations that require occasional full withdrawal of the module for maintenance

When it may not be suitable

This panel is intended for 19" (482.6 mm) racks and will not fit non-rack installations or enclosures without appropriate 19" mounting. It is a 1U solution and therefore provides limited vertical space; installations requiring large numbers of splices or extensive passive components may need larger or additional modules.

Key specifications

• Mounting format: 19" (482.6 mm) rack, 1U
• Material: steel housing
• Finish: white (RAL 7035 tone indicated by manufacturer materials)
• Depth adjustment: infinitely adjustable up to 100 mm within rack flanges
• Access: fully withdrawable from rack flanges for installation and maintenance
• Cable entry: open rear section with rubber cable clamp strip for dust protection
• Fibre handling: variable cassette fixture for standard splicing cassettes; cable routing clips and two strain relief clips provided

How to use

Install the panel in a standard 19" rack occupying one rack unit (1U). Use the variable cassette fixture to mount compatible splicing cassettes in a twist-proof manner. Route incoming fibre and copper cables through the open rear section, secure them with the rubber clamp strip and strain relief clips, and guide fibre stock using the cable routing clips. Adjust the depth up to 100 mm to align with other rack equipment, and fully withdraw the module when additional access is required for splicing or maintenance.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure the target cabinet or rack supports standard 19" (482.6 mm) mounting and has available 1U space
• Confirm the intended splicing cassettes are standard size and compatible with the variable cassette fixture
• Assess if 1U of vertical space provides sufficient capacity for the required number of splices and cable management
• Check required depth adjustment range and clearance for full withdrawal if needed during maintenance

Usage recommendations

For reliable fibre termination, install suitable splicing cassettes and use the provided strain relief and routing clips to minimize bend and tensile stress. Adjust the depth to avoid interference with adjacent equipment and withdraw the module only when necessary to maintain rack integrity and airflow.