DIGITUS DN-97695 — 2U 19" Blank Panel with Ventilation Grille and Hinge
2U blank panelVentilation grilleHinged front accessBlack RAL 9005
The DIGITUS DN-97695 is a 2U 19-inch blanking panel in black ral 9005 sheet steel with a ventilation grille, used to close unused height units in network and server cabinets. Closing the gaps gives the cabinet a clean front, keeps loose cables and fingers out, and lets air pass through the grille instead of through open holes. Its hinge lets you swing the panel open for maintenance without unscrewing it from the rack.
It mounts on standard 19" (482.6 mm, IEC 60297) profile rails, and DIGITUS supplies the cage nuts, screws and washers in the box. The black RAL 9005 finish matches black cabinets; a grey twin is available.
Before you order: DIGITUS states that the hinge allows front access without removing the panel, but does not publish the opening direction or angle. Allow free space in front of the panel for it to open.
What's in the Box
- 1 × DIGITUS 2U blank panel with ventilation grille and hinge (DN-97695)
- Installation set: screws, cage nuts and washers
What It Means in Practice
- Covers exactly 2U (88 mm) of rack height — count the empty units and combine 1U and 2U panels as needed.
- The vented design is meant for passive airflow; for a clear front-to-back cooling path in a hot-aisle layout, solid panels are the usual choice.
- Use the hinged panel in front of cable spaces or equipment you access often, so you do not lose cage nuts and screws at every visit.
- Steel panel, 0.45 kg — sturdy enough to stay straight on wide 19" rails.
What Will Not Work
- It is not a shelf and must not carry equipment.
- It does not fit 10" racks or wall boxes narrower than 19".
- The ventilation grille does not include a fan or a dust filter.
- It will not match a light grey cabinet — choose the grey twin.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DN-97695 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032510611 |
| MPN |
DN-97695 |
| Brand |
DIGITUS (ASSMANN) |
| Panel |
| Type |
19" blank panel with ventilation grille and hinge |
| Height |
2U |
| Standard |
19" / 482.6 mm, IEC 60297 |
| Hinge |
Yes — front access without removing the panel |
| Mechanical |
| Material |
Sheet steel |
| Colour |
Black RAL 9005 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
483 × 11 × 88 mm |
| Weight |
0.45 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
Will it fit my cabinet?
It fits any cabinet or rack with standard 19" profile rails. The supplied cage nuts are for square-hole rails; on threaded rails use the screws only.
Why a vented blank panel?
It closes the gap visually and mechanically while still letting air through — useful in passively cooled wall cabinets where some convection through the front helps.
What other versions are there?
DIGITUS offers this range as DN-97695 (2U hinged, black), DN-97694 (2U hinged, grey), DN-97693 (1U, black) and DN-97692 (1U, grey).
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Blank panels are the cheapest way to make a rack look finished and keep loose patch leads where they belong. Choose vented panels for passively cooled cabinets and match the colour to the cabinet. For shelves, cable managers and other parts, see our
rack accessories.
✓ Buy it if you want to close 2U of empty space in a black 19" cabinet with a vented, openable panel.
✕ Skip it if you need a solid airflow-blocking panel, a shelf, or a different colour.
→ Also consider DIGITUS DN-97693, the 1U vented panel in black without hinge.
Send us the model of your cabinet or rack and we will confirm the fit and colour match before you order.