DIGITUS DN-97692 — 1U 19" Blank Panel with Ventilation Grille
1U blank panelVentilation grilleFixed mountingLight grey RAL 7035
The DIGITUS DN-97692 is a 1U 19-inch blanking panel in light grey ral 7035 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.
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 light grey RAL 7035 finish matches grey cabinets; a black twin is available.
What's in the Box
- 1 × DIGITUS 1U blank panel with ventilation grille (DN-97692)
- Installation set: screws, cage nuts and washers
What It Means in Practice
- Covers exactly 1U (44 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.
- For spaces you need to open often, the 2U hinged version saves unscrewing the panel each time.
- Steel panel, 0.28 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 black cabinet — choose the black twin.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DN-97692 |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032510581 |
| MPN |
DN-97692 |
| Brand |
DIGITUS (ASSMANN) |
| Panel |
| Type |
19" blank panel with ventilation grille |
| Height |
1U |
| Standard |
19" / 482.6 mm, IEC 60297 |
| Hinge |
No |
| Mechanical |
| Material |
Sheet steel |
| Colour |
Light grey RAL 7035 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
483 × 11 × 44 mm |
| Weight |
0.28 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 1U of empty space in a grey 19" cabinet with a vented panel.
✕ Skip it if you need a solid airflow-blocking panel, a shelf, or a different colour.
→ Also consider DIGITUS DN-97694, the 2U hinged version in grey.
Send us the model of your cabinet or rack and we will confirm the fit and colour match before you order.