What is a patch panel used for?
A patch panel separates the hardwiring of your network from your networking equipment. Each run of cable that goes throughout the house or building is punched down on the back of the patch panel. Here is what the punch down area on the back of a patch panel looks like (pictured to the left):
Rather than RJ45 ports, this side is equipped with punch down terminations and color-coding for T568A and T568B wiring. There are also independent verification testing symbols for UL and 3P.
Each set of punch down terminations corresponds to a port on the front of the panel. Patch Cables connect the ports on the front of the patch panel (or panels) to your networking equipment (such as switches, hubs, and routers).
Some people get by without a patch panel by putting crimp-on connectors on the ends of their runs and plugging them directly into their networking equipment. This can be done when a budget is especially tight, but it's something to avoid if possible as it can result in a great deal of confusion and mess when you try to change anything in the future since it results in loose cables dangling out of the wall or ceiling.
posted by Will Hunt @ 10:37 AM
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This is a 24 port rack mount patch panel from FOURPAIR
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This is good info. I am trying to find out the basic information for patch panel all over the internet, and not able to find! The picture you have given was particularly useful.
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Thanks for the picture. I'm preparing for my Network+ exam and needed a clean picture for my personal study notes.
^^same here
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Hey very good information. Useful.
Goodness, there is a lot of worthwhile info above!
This explanation still doesn't make sense to me. What are you talking about dangling wires. How does a patch panel prevent dangling wires, a wall jack prevents this. A device is plugged into a wall jack, the wall jack is wired to plug into a switch, the router is plugged into the switch. So why a patch panel in the middle? It's redundant is it not.
I think a patch panel is just another thing that can cause troubles. I connected all the network cables directly to my switch and voila. 3 years without any troubles. I'm trying to think what would be the benefit of using a patch panel but i cannot find any other than the looks of the rack...
From the patch panel to the switch beautiful looking factory made cables and that's it.
Good information, its hard to find info on patch panels that's explained in a way that's not full of too many technical terms etc. I've defiantly got a better understanding now. Thanks..
Thanks for post and comments.It is useful.
Cat6 Phoenix
Patch panels is an effective devise for transmitting and regulated data flow from servers. This makes easier to every user to access over the data and transform it into useful information.
Start by asking yourself - what do you want to do - both now, and in the future? If you just want to immediately connect just these two computers, and quickly move files between the two, without Internet service, then this is the right start.
Now i know what's the function of patch panel.
Thanks for this info.
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Patch cables are widely used to connect 2 different devices. Let’s say, you want to connect your laptop which is a device directly to your router then you will need to use a patch cable. When you buy the Patch Cables online consider their length and shielding, and reliability.
Hey good information, can you tell me where can ibuy patch panel online pls suggest me
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