The innovative design provides consistent equipment deployment with up to 25% faster installation than a non-preconfigured IDF and 3X the cooling capacity of typical deployments, reducing downtime due to switch overheating. The preconfigured IDF is UL 508A, UL Type 4/12 or 4/4X/12 certified and IP66 rated for safety and reliability.

According to Tim Houghton, Panduit Product Line Manager, "The new 12U IDF is ideal for customers deploying up to two switches, while the original 26U IDF can accommodate up to five switches and often provides room for future expansion. Every Panduit preconfigured IDP provides protection against harsh industrial conditions, but the new stainless steel enclosures offer superior corrosion resistance in washdown situations.".

“As manufacturing demands an ever-increasing number of Ethernet connections as a result of technologies such as IIoT, Industry 4.0, IT/OT convergence, cloud computing, big data, and analytics, the industrial market will need a growing number of corresponding offerings for Ethernet switch enclosure solutions that are scalable and can withstand the conditions of industrial environments,” said Craig Resnick, vice president of ARC Advisory Group. “Panduit’s new 12U IDF clearly addresses these market trends, while still meeting the certification and protection requirements of most industrial environments in a standard package designed to help avoid manufacturing’s biggest enemy: unplanned downtime.”.

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