A patch panel is a panel, typically rackmounted, that houses cable connections. One typically shorter patch cable will plug into the front side, while the back will hold the connection of a much longer and more permanent cable. The assembly of hardware is arranged so that a number of circuits, usually of the same or similar type, appear on jacks for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner.

Patch panels offer the convenience of allowing technicians to quickly change the path of select signals, without the expense of dedicated switching equipment. This was first used by early telephone companies, where the telephone switchboard (a massive array of patch panels) and a large room full of telephone operators running it was ubiquitous.

MODULAR SERIES                                                                                                                                                             The modular patch panels utilize quad frame modules offered with 8-contact inserts wired to IDC (Insulation Displacement Connectors). It meets or exceeds all requirements set forth in American National Standards Institute / Telecommunications Industry Association / Electronic Industries Alliance standard when using UTP cabling with frequencies up to 250MHz.

APPLICATION
The patch panels are most commonly used at the cross-connect area for switches to the distribution side of the network, and can be mounted on 19" EIA racks or cabinets.

FEATURES
- Meet & Exceed TIA/EIA-568-B.2 Category 5e connecting hardware specification. Certified by UL.
- Using snap-on type Frame, no any screws on front side of panel.
- 110E & 110K type IDC termination. It allows connection with 22-26 AWG wires.
- Colored Fame to avoid confusion each time you need to re-assign your network wiring.
- Special color code design for easy installation.                                                                                                                - RoHS Compliant.