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A patch panel is an important equipment of hardware with multiple ports that helps organize a set of cables. Its main function is to provide flexibility and simplicity in cable management for building computer rooms and data centers. Each port on the patch panel is connected to a wire in a different location, so the patch panel makes it easier for you to manage and repair cables and network components, keeping the place simple and tidy.
The number of patch panel ports can be as many as hundreds, but it can also be as few as a few. There are two commonly used patch panels: Fiber optic patch panels and Ethernet patch panels.
Fiber optic patch panel: can be equipped with LC/SC/FC/ST plugs, and is divided into different options such as single-mode and multi-mode fiber types and port numbers, which can be customized according to needs.
Ethernet patch panel: can be divided into Cat5e patch panel / Cat6 patch panel / Cat6a patch panel / blank patch panel and other categories and different designs. If you need to make mixed connections, blank patch panels are the most suitable and cost-effective option.
