Cable Termination: Provides a centralized point for terminating multiple Cat6 Ethernet cables. Each cable is terminated onto a punch-down block or jack on the patch panel, providing a neat and organized connection point.
Patch Cord Connections: Serves as the interface between permanent cabling runs and active networking equipment such as switches, routers, and servers. Patch cords are used to connect the ports on the patch panel to corresponding ports on network devices, facilitating easy connectivity.
Cable Management: Helps in cable management by neatly organizing and routing cables within a rack or enclosure. They typically feature numbered ports or labeling fields, allowing for easy identification and tracking of cable connections.
Flexibility and Scalability: Provides flexibility and scalability in network configurations. They allow for easy reconfiguration and expansion of network connections without the need for rewiring or disrupting existing cabling infrastructure.
Performance Optimization: By ensuring proper termination and organization of CAT6/CAT5e patch cables, patch panels help optimize network performance. They minimize signal interference, crosstalk, and other issues that can degrade network performance.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Patch panels facilitate maintenance and troubleshooting tasks by providing a centralized location for cable terminations. Technicians can easily trace and identify cable connections, making it easier to diagnose and resolve network issues.
Special Feature: Power-Coated Steel, Strain Relief Bar, Numbered Ports, Label Placement, TIA-568-C, RoHS Compliant