Digitus DN-91624S-SL-EA — Cat 6A Shielded Patch Panel, 24 Ports in 0.5U
Cat 6A · Class EA24 ports · 0.5UShieldedPoE+ ready
The Digitus DN-91624S-SL-EA is a shielded Cat 6A Class EA high-density patch panel that fits 24 RJ45 ports into just half a rack unit (0.5U) of a 19-inch rack, made for data centres, server rooms and busy network cabinets that run 10-Gigabit copper (10GBase-T) and are short on space.
Two panels stacked take only 1U and give 48 ports, which is ideal in front of 48-port switches. The ports are fixed (not keystone) RJ45 8P8C jacks with nickel-plated bronze shielding and LSA termination at the back, colour-coded for T568A and T568B, with integrated cable clamps and a dust flap on every port.
Before you order: A half-unit panel needs half-unit spacing: when you mount one panel alone, the remaining 0.5U stays open unless you add a second panel or a blanking panel. Earth wire is not included.
What's in the Box
- 1 × Digitus DN-91624S-SL-EA Cat 6A shielded patch panel, 24 ports, 0.5U, with integrated dust covers
- Earthing wire is not included (per Digitus)
What It Means in Practice
- 48 ports in 1U when you mount two panels together — saves rack space in front of high-port-count switches.
- Class EA up to 500 MHz supports 10GBase-T over a properly installed shielded Cat 6A channel.
- The quick-release housing gives tool-free access to the LSA strips, which makes re-termination and maintenance easier.
- PoE and PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at) can run through the panel to cameras, phones and access points.
What Will Not Work
- It is not a keystone panel: ports cannot be swapped for fibre or other modules.
- Shielding has no effect with unshielded cable or an unearthed rack.
- It does not fit 10-inch racks.
Key Features
Half-unit height
24 ports in 0.5U: two panels = 48 ports per rack unit.
Cat 6A Class EA
500 MHz, ready for 10GBase-T, compliant with ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed., EN 50173-1 and EIA/TIA 568-C.
Tool-free LSA access
Quick-release housing and integrated cable clamps for clean, fast installation.
Dust protection
Integrated dust flap on each port.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
DN-91624S-SL-EA |
| EAN / GTIN |
4016032341369 |
| Brand |
Digitus (Assmann) |
| Connectivity |
| Ports |
24 × RJ45 8P8C, fixed |
| Category |
Cat 6A, Class EA |
| Bandwidth |
Up to 500 MHz, 10GBase-T |
| Shielding |
360° shield contact, nickel-plated bronze |
| Termination |
LSA, tin-plated phosphor bronze |
| Wiring |
EIA/TIA 568 A & B colour-coded |
| Conductor size |
22–26 AWG solid / stranded |
| Contacts |
0.5 µm gold-plated |
| PoE |
IEEE 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Standards |
ISO/IEC 11801 2nd Ed., EN 50173-1, EIA/TIA 568-C |
| Physical |
| Form factor |
19" rack, 0.5U |
| Housing |
1.5 mm galvanized cold-rolled steel |
| Jacks |
ABS, UL94V-0 |
| Colour |
Black (RAL 9005) |
| Mating cycles |
> 750 (LSA > 200) |
| Operating temperature |
-20 to 70 °C |
| Earthing |
Central earthing point, earth wire not included |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer does not publish a warranty term for this item — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get 48 ports in 1U?
Mount two DN-91624S-SL-EA panels directly above each other; each takes 0.5U.
Can I punch down Cat 7 cable?
Yes, if the conductors are 22–26 AWG; the channel itself is rated Cat 6A / Class EA.
Is the earth cable included?
No. Digitus states the earth wire is not included; use your rack earthing kit.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
Half-unit panels are worth it when every rack unit counts, especially in front of 48-port switches. Plan the earthing from the start: a shielded Cat 6A system only performs when the cable shield, panel and rack are bonded together. Pair it with shielded Cat 6A
patch cords.
✓ Buy it if you run shielded Cat 6A for 10GBase-T and need maximum port density in your rack.
✕ Skip it if your installation is unshielded Cat 6, or you need a modular keystone panel.
→ Also consider a 1U Cat 6A keystone panel if you want to mix copper and fibre modules.
Not sure it fits your setup? Send us the model of your rack, switch or device and we will check compatibility before you order.