Quick View of Copper Patch Panel Types
Nowadays, patch panels play an essential role in network functionality. By centralizing cables in one place, patch panels make it easy for network administrators to move, add or change complex network architectures. And patch panels can be divided into two types, that is fiber patch panel and copper patch panel. The copper patch panel is designed for both shielded and unshielded copper cables like Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a. It is commonly used in a local area network (LAN). This post will introduce some common copper patch panel types for you.
Common Copper Patch Panel Types
In the next part, some detailed information about common copper patch panel types will be illustrated.
Cat5e Patch Panel
In general, Cat5e copper patch panels can be divided into shielded and unshielded patch panels. Cat5e shielded patch panels are designed for high EMI environments, while unshielded patch panels are used in areas where has no high power electrical wires. And Cat5e copper patch panel is available in 8, 12, 24 and 48-port sizes. In the current market, 24-port cat5e patch panel is the most popular patch panel. And FS can provide 24-port Cat5e patch panels and 48-port Cat5e patch panels. This patch panel is an ideal option for high density and easy patching solutions in data centers. The following pictures shows an example of the Cat5e patch panels from FS.
Cat6 Patch Panel
Generally, the Cat6 patch panel also can be classified into shielded and unshielded patch panels. And Cat6 patch panel is available in 12-port, 24-port, 48-port sizes. It also meets or exceeds the TIA/EIA 568 industry specification, and can be matched with different kinds of Cat6 cables and accessories. In addition, the Cat6 patch panel is frequently used in Gigabit Ethernet applications. Cat6 patch panel is an ideal option for present and next generation data communications networks and applications. Here is an example of the Cat6 patch panel from FS.
Cat6a Patch Panel
Cat6a patch panel complies with the standard of IEEE 802.3an (10GBase-T). Cat6a patch panel can support Cat6a shielded Ethernet cables. In addition, Cat6a patch panel is designed for sensitive or harsh environments that demand security. This RJ45 patch panel can be used to future-proof your network connection for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and can be installed effortlessly in universal 19" racks/cabinets.
FAQs About Copper Patch Panel
1. Can I use Cat5e cable with Cat6 patch panel?
Although the insulation layer of the Cat6 cable is thicker than the Cat5e cable, there is usually no termination problem, but the Cat5e cable will be slightly loose on the 24-port Cat6 patch panel, and the network connection will still work.
2.What is a shielded patch panel?
Shielded patch panels are made from robust sheet metal. These panels are also supplied with robust removable rear cable management trays for cable strain relief and neat cable dressing. Its unique contact alignment reduces on alien crosstalk from each connector and enhance the better performance. The shielded patch panels bundle the networks together to connect incoming and outgoing lines and improve the organization of a wired network. Compared with unshielded patch panel, shielded patch panel has better signal transmission performance. As mentioned above, FS provides shielded and unshielded RJ45 patch panels of Cat5e and Cat6.
3.Does Cat6 unshielded patch panel can be connected to the cables directly?
This question depends on which patch panels that you use. In FS, there are punch down patch panel and feed-through patch panel. Feed-through patch panel provides patching without punching down the wires to the ports. With feed-through patch panel, the Ethernet patch cables can be inserted into the ports directly in an easy and fast way. However, as for punch down patch panels, you need to strip the outside protective jacket of them about 3-6 inches from the cable.
Conclusion
The above content has given some detailed introduction of several common types pf copper patch panels. Since there are many different copper patch panels in the current market, choosing the most suitable one is very important for network management. FS provides Cat5e cables, Cat6 cables patch panels at competitive prices. If you still have any questions about these patch panels, feel free to contact us at sales@fs.com.
Cat6a patch panel complies with the standard of IEEE 802.3an (10GBase-T). Cat6a patch panel can support Cat6a shielded Ethernet cables. In addition, Cat6a patch panel is designed for sensitive or harsh environments that demand security. This RJ45 patch panel can be used to future-proof your network connection for 10 Gigabit Ethernet and can be installed effortlessly in universal 19" racks/cabinets.
1. Can I use Cat5e cable with Cat6 patch panel?
Although the insulation layer of the Cat6 cable is thicker than the Cat5e cable, there is usually no termination problem, but the Cat5e cable will be slightly loose on the 24-port Cat6 patch panel, and the network connection will still work.
2.What is a shielded patch panel?
Shielded patch panels are made from robust sheet metal. These panels are also supplied with robust removable rear cable management trays for cable strain relief and neat cable dressing. Its unique contact alignment reduces on alien crosstalk from each connector and enhance the better performance. The shielded patch panels bundle the networks together to connect incoming and outgoing lines and improve the organization of a wired network. Compared with unshielded patch panel, shielded patch panel has better signal transmission performance. As mentioned above, FS provides shielded and unshielded RJ45 patch panels of Cat5e and Cat6.
3.Does Cat6 unshielded patch panel can be connected to the cables directly?
This question depends on which patch panels that you use. In FS, there are punch down patch panel and feed-through patch panel. Feed-through patch panel provides patching without punching down the wires to the ports. With feed-through patch panel, the Ethernet patch cables can be inserted into the ports directly in an easy and fast way. However, as for punch down patch panels, you need to strip the outside protective jacket of them about 3-6 inches from the cable.
The above content has given some detailed introduction of several common types pf copper patch panels. Since there are many different copper patch panels in the current market, choosing the most suitable one is very important for network management. FS provides Cat5e cables, Cat6 cables patch panels at competitive prices. If you still have any questions about these patch panels, feel free to contact us at sales@fs.com.
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