DIGITUS DN-97696 — 1U 19" Rack Panel for 12 D-Type Modules
1U · 12 D-Type ports19" / 482.6 mmUnloaded panelBlack RAL 9005
The DIGITUS DN-97696 is a 1U 19-inch rack panel with 12 standard D-Type cut-outs, made for building your own connection panel for audio, video and data in a rack. It mounts on the 19" profile rails of network and server cabinets or AV equipment racks and gives every cable a tidy, labelled entry point at the front.
The D-Type format is the common flange size used by XLR, jack, Speakon, HDMI, USB, BNC, LAN and FireWire panel connectors, so one panel can carry a mix of signal types — ideal for meeting rooms, stage racks, broadcast and AV installations. The panel is supplied empty: you choose and buy the connector inserts that match your system.
Before you order: The panel holds standard D-Type (D-size flange) connector inserts only, and none are included. DIGITUS does not publish a list of specific module part numbers — check that your inserts use the standard D-Type flange and fixing holes before ordering.
What's in the Box
- 1 × DIGITUS 1U rack panel for 12 D-Type modules (DN-97696)
- Rack installation set: screws, cage nuts and washers
- Installation set for the D-Type inserts: screws and nuts
- No connector inserts included
What It Means in Practice
- Fill only the positions you need now and leave the rest open for later — 12 positions in 1U.
- Mix signal types on one panel: XLR and Speakon for audio, HDMI and BNC for video, RJ45 and USB for data.
- The panel is about 11 mm deep, so it adds almost no depth in the rack; the connector inserts and cables determine the real depth needed.
- Black RAL 9005 powder-coated steel matches most black 19" cabinets and AV racks.
What Will Not Work
- It will not hold keystone jacks or non-D-Type modules — keystone modules need a keystone patch panel.
- No connectors are included; on its own the panel is a blank plate with holes.
- DIGITUS publishes no cable-management or strain-relief bar for this panel — support heavy cables separately.
- It does not fit 10" racks or wall boxes narrower than 19".
Key Features
Universal D-Type cut-outs
Accepts the common D-size connector inserts used across professional audio, video and data.
Full 19" standard
482.6 mm width to IEC 60297 for network, server and AV racks.
Complete fixing hardware
Cage nuts, screws and washers for the rack, plus screws and nuts for the inserts.
Robust sheet steel
Powder-coated black RAL 9005 for a clean, professional front.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DN-97696 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032510628 |
| MPN |
DN-97696 |
| Brand |
DIGITUS (ASSMANN) |
| Panel |
| Type |
19" rack panel for D-Type modules (unloaded) |
| Height |
1U |
| Number of ports |
12 × D-Type |
| Suitable inserts |
D-Type XLR, jack, Speakon, HDMI, USB, BNC, LAN, FireWire |
| Standard |
19" / 482.6 mm, IEC 60297 |
| Mechanical |
| Material |
Sheet steel |
| Colour |
Black, RAL 9005 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
483 × 11 × 44 mm |
| Weight |
0.27 kg |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published by DIGITUS for this model — warranty claims are handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need tools to fit the inserts?
Only a screwdriver: each D-Type insert is fixed from the front with the screws and nuts supplied in the insert installation set.
Can I mount it in an open-frame AV rack?
Yes. It fits any rack with standard 19" profile rails; the cage nuts suit square-hole rails, and for threaded rails use the screws only.
Is there a 2U version?
Yes. The DIGITUS DN-97697 is the 2U version with 24 D-Type positions.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
A D-Type panel is the neatest way to bring mixed AV and data connections to the front of a rack, and this one comes with all fixing hardware. Plan the inserts first — the panel does nothing until you add them. For blanking the remaining rack spaces and other mounting parts, see our
rack accessories.
✓ Buy it if you are building a custom AV or data connection panel in a 19" rack and want 12 D-Type positions in 1U.
✕ Skip it if you need keystone jacks, a ready-loaded patch panel or a grey panel.
→ Also consider DIGITUS DN-97697 when you need 24 positions in 2U.
Tell us which connectors you need on the panel and we will check that the inserts fit and suggest suitable parts before you order.