Tripp Lite Enclosure for 28 High-Density Fiber Cassettes, 4U

Overview

The Tripp Lite N482-04U is a high-density fiber enclosure designed to maximize fiber connectivity within a compact 4U rack space. It accommodates up to 28 N482-series fiber cassettes, providing a total of 336 duplex LC ports or 672 individual fiber connections. This enclosure is built to support both singlemode and multimode fiber links, making it suitable for high-speed networks including 10 GbE, 40 GbE, and 100/120 GbE backbones.

Constructed with a rigid steel frame, the enclosure fits into any standard 19-inch EIA rack and features a fold-down front door that allows quick access to all cassettes while protecting connectors from dust and physical damage. An optional rear cable management bracket helps maintain orderly patch cord routing and ensures proper bend radius compliance, reducing the risk of fiber damage.

Key features

• Supports up to 28 high-density fiber cassettes in a 4U rack space, enabling significant port density without expanding physical footprint
• Fold-down front door design provides fast technician access and protects fiber connectors from environmental hazards
• Steel chassis offers durable protection for fiber components in demanding data center and telecom environments
• Optional rear cable management bracket organizes patch cords to maintain proper bend radius and reduce clutter
• Compatible with both singlemode and multimode fiber, supporting a wide range of network speeds and applications
• Ideal for use in data centers, colocation facilities, enterprise cores, and telecom rooms requiring high port counts and reliable fiber management

Key specs

• Form factor: 4U rackmount enclosure
• Capacity: 28 N482-series fiber cassettes
• Port count: 336 duplex LC ports (672 individual fiber connections)
• Rack compatibility: Standard 19-inch EIA racks
• Material: Steel frame construction
• Fiber compatibility: Singlemode and multimode
• Supported network speeds: 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100/120 GbE

Connectivity and compatibility

This enclosure is designed to integrate seamlessly into existing fiber infrastructure, supporting a broad range of fiber optic standards and network speeds. Its compatibility with both singlemode and multimode fiber allows it to serve diverse network architectures, from enterprise backbones to colocation cages. The high port density supports large-scale fiber deployments without requiring additional rack space.

• Accepts N482-series fiber cassettes for flexible fiber management
• Supports duplex LC connectors, the industry standard for high-density fiber connections
• Fits into any standard 19-inch EIA rack for easy integration

Ideal uses and environments

The Tripp Lite N482-04U enclosure is well suited for environments where maximizing fiber port density is critical while maintaining a small rack footprint. It works effectively in data centers, enterprise network cores, telecom rooms, and colocation facilities where uptime and organized fiber management are essential. Its robust construction and cable management options make it a reliable choice for networks that require frequent changes or expansions.

Network administrators managing high-speed Ethernet backbones or large-scale fiber deployments will find this enclosure a practical solution for consolidating fiber connections and simplifying maintenance.