How to mount R&M’s Netscale 48 Mixed Media Patch Panel. A most versatile 48 Port Patch Panel.
It’s the patch panel for both fiberoptic and copper connectivity in any form. As such the Netscale 48 by R&M is one of the most versatile patch panels on the data network market. Watch our video and learn how to mount Netscale 48 and to assemble all the handy parts.
Netscale 48 is the outstanding 48 port mixed media patch panel for 19-inch racks from R&M. It’s a key element for the modern data network infrastructures. Areas of operation are i.e. data centers, colocation and edge facilities, airports, public buildings, production sites, and high-security applications.
With Swiss engineering, we combine a range of features, rapid installation, and advanced assembly solutions on a single platform for 19-inch network racks. Netscale 48 features intelligent management of cables, cassettes, connectivity, and remote monitoring. It supports both fiber optic and copper connections and can be easily expanded and customized.
This installation guide shows the essential assembly steps and how to handle all the functional parts for connectivity and cable management. With a screwdriver and a little bit of practice, you can get most of the steps done in a few minutes.
Or if you would like, you can also order a pre-assembled Netscale 48. Simply use R&M’s smart packaging service CAPaaS: https://bityl.co/Qitq
➡️ See how quick and easy it is to set up Netscale 48 and get it ready for use:
00:20 Mounting the pre-assembled housing in the 19-inch rack. Everything is already in place: panel and rear cable managers, front panel, cassettes, connectivity, and brackets.
00:40 Mounting the 1U housing and 4U housing. 4 screws are all you need.
01:14 Mounting the panel cable manager and front door. The transparent flap is simply clicked into place. This completes the basic setup for installing the modules.
01:55 Mounting and connecting the inteliPhy sensor bar for remote monitoring of the plug connections.
02:21 Mounting the rear cable support. The side rails and rear supports with pre-punched cutouts for the cable holders are quickly screwed into place.
02:58 Trunks can also be routed over angled side supports to make flexible use of the space in the rack.
03:07 The solution also includes an advanced rear cable support for deeper racks.
03:14 For higher cable loads the large rear cable support is available, a reinforced plate.
03:20 The cassettes fully equipped with fiber optic or copper modules and connectivity are inserted quickly at the rear. Clips for cable dividers, velcro strips, and cable ties ensure that all cables are securely fastened on the rear cable support.
05:23 Modular high-density splice cassettes for Netscale 48 are designed for 6- or 12-port configurations and classic termination in the rack. They are also easily inserted in just a few simple steps.
06:10 The front cable managers (FCM) on the sides are also easy to work with. If you need more space for patch cables, simply cut out an intermediate spacer. The various patch cables can be placed in the holders in no time at all.
07:18 Simply click the front flap into the hinges and snap it into place.
07:30 Here the video shows the installing and removing of Cat. 6A modules on the special Netscale 48 copper cassette. These inserts are modular cassettes with 6 copper connections, ideal for high-density cabling.
08:13 Take a look at the labeling options. Netscale 48 comes with self-adhesive labels, blind covers, and writable strips.
08:54 It’s done. Now you’re ready to go.
➡️ More about the versatile mixed media patch panel Netscale 48: https://www.rdm.com/de/netscale-48/
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