Managed connectivity in fiber optic systems and methods thereof

A method of inserting a panel module into a support frame comprising:

• providing a support frame defining at least one receiving opening having a longitudinal axis extending between a first side and a second side, the support frame also defining at least one slot that is continuous with the first side of the receiving opening and at least one latching opening defined at a second side of the receiving opening at a location spaced from the receiving opening;
• providing a panel module including a guide arrangement and a latching arrangement;
• laterally inserting the latching arrangement of the panel module laterally through the latching opening at the second side of the receiving opening;
• aligning the guide arrangement with the slot at the first side of the receiving opening;
• sliding the panel module longitudinally within the receiving opening toward the first side of the receiving opening so that the guide arrangement enters the slot;
• and
• securing the panel module against longitudinal movement within the receiving opening.

A panel module comprising:

• a body defining a plurality of ports, the body including a guide arrangement and a latching arrangement,
• the guide arrangement disposed at a first end of the body, the guide arrangement including a base defining a first side and a second side, the guide arrangement including a handhold extending outwardly from the first side of the base, the guide arrangement including a guide member extending outwardly from the second side of the base, the guide member including an extension member and a stop flange coupled to the extension member and extending generally parallel with the base, an inner surface of the stop flange defining a ramped surface;
• and
• the latching arrangement disposed at an opposite second end of the body, the latching arrangement including a base defining a first side and a second side, the base of the latching arrangement defining an opening in which a resilient tongue extends planar to the base, the resilient tongue includes a release tab and a latching stop, the latching arrangement also includes a securement member.