Patch Panel METZ CONNECT 1502577524-E LC 1U Grey

The METZ CONNECT 1502577524-E is a 19-inch 1RU fiber optic patch panel for fixed rack installation. It comes equipped with LC-D adapters and pre-terminated LC pigtails with semi-tight buffered 0.9 mm fiber, arranged in 12 standard colors with matching primary and secondary coating and a length of 2.0 m. The pigtails are inserted and stripped in standard splice trays with crimp splice holders, cleaned and plugged into the adapters. The housing is made of light aluminium with a painted steel front plate (grey) and includes removable front plate and a screwed cover for easy access during installation and maintenance.

Advantages

This 1U LC patch panel provides high-density fibre termination in a compact rack unit and simplifies fibre management with pre-terminated LC pigtails. The use of standard splice trays with crimp holders enables organised splicing and protection of fibre joints. The painted steel front plate and aluminium construction reduce weight while maintaining rigidity. Removable front plate and multiple cable entry options with supplied PG16 cable gland facilitate installation and service.

Suitable for

• Rack-mounted fibre distribution in server rooms and data centres
• FTTx and building backbone termination points
• High-density optical patching panels in telecom and enterprise networks
• Fixed installations requiring organised splice trays and protection

Key specifications

• Form factor: 19 inch, 1RU
• Connector type: LC-D adapters with LC pigtails
• Pigtail fiber: semi-tight buffered, 0.9 mm diameter, 12 colours
• Pigtail length: 2.0 m
• Housing: light aluminium with painted steel front plate (grey)
• Cable entry options: multiple entries with PG13.5, PG16, PG21 or M20, M25; supplied with one PG16 gland
• Accessories: splice trays with crimp splice holders; blank plugs for unused cutouts
• Brand / MPN / EAN: MetzConnect 1502577524-E / 4250184172314

How to use

Mount the patch panel into a 19-inch rack occupying 1RU of space. Route incoming fibre cables through the rear cable entries and secure them with the appropriate cable glands (one PG16 gland supplied; additional glands or adapters may be required depending on entry choice). Arrange incoming fibres into the splice trays, perform splicing using the crimp splice holders, and secure pigtails. Plug cleaned LC pigtails into the front LC-D adapters. Close the screwed cover and reattach the front plate once installation and testing are complete.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term performance, use compatible LC connectors and follow standard fibre handling procedures: avoid sharp bends, use proper strain relief, and perform insertion loss testing after splicing and connection. Keep unused cutouts closed with the provided blank plugs and consider ordering additional cable glands to match the chosen cable entry size.