3U Rack Panel – 12 Slots
In today's high-speed network environments, efficient and reliable fiber optic connections are essential. iFiber Optix's Multimode 3U Rack Panel – 12 Slots is engineered to provide high-density connectivity with minimal signal loss, making it ideal for advanced network infrastructures.
Product Overview
The Multimode 3U Rack Panel – 12 Slots is designed for the highest density requirements of enterprise data centers. Capable of holding 12 HD Multimode cassettes, this panel acts as the central hub for high-speed local area networks. It provides the physical organization needed to manage the high volume of patch cords found in 40G and 100G multimode breakout applications.
Airflow Optimization: The open-chassis architecture is specifically designed to prevent cable congestion from blocking critical cooling paths in high-density server racks.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rack Units (U) | 3U (5.25 inches) |
| Module Capacity | 12 x High-Density (HD) Slot Openings |
| Fiber Compatibility | Multimode OM3, OM4, or OM5 |
| Max Port Density | Up to 288 Fibers (144 LC Duplex) |
| Material | Reinforced 14-Gauge Cold-Rolled Steel |
| Mounting | 19″ EIA Standard Rack Rail |
| Cable Management | Oversized Rear Tray & Side-Routing D-Rings |
| Airflow Design | Open-Chassis for Passive Cooling |
| Compliance | TIA/EIA-568-C.3, RoHS, REACH |
Key Features
- Maximum Scalability 12-slot capacity delivers high-bandwidth distribution for the most demanding enterprise data center environments.
- Color-Coded Support Designed to accommodate Aqua (OM4) or Lime Green (OM5) modules for fast, error-free fiber identification.
- Simplified Management Integrated D-Rings and an oversized rear tray provide organized routing for high-volume patch cord environments.
- Rugged Frame Reinforced 14-gauge cold-rolled steel construction supports heavy cable loads without chassis flex or deformation.
Ideal Applications
- Data Center Distribution Connects core switches to high-density server rows with organized, high-fiber-count multimode patching.
- Enterprise SANs Centralized patching hub for high-speed storage area networks requiring maximum port density in minimal rack space.
- High-Fiber Backbones Manages massive intra-building multimode links across 40G and 100G breakout architectures.