Product Description
The Platinum Tools 668-24C6S 24-port Cat6 shielded patch panel is a top - notch solution for network cabling. It efficiently terminates all cable runs from different rooms in one central place, like the server room or wiring closet. Key features include 1U spacing for a 19 - inch rack, making it perfect for voice, data, video, and audio applications. It meets ANSI/EIA/TIA 568C.2 standards, has gold - plated RJ45 port contacts, and can be used with 22 to 26 AWG solid or stranded wire. The removable shielded dust cover protects terminations, and locking screw terminals offer cable support and security. An integral cable bracket relieves stress on terminations, and a high - strength steel frame ensures rigidity. Color - coded labels make T568A or B wiring easy, and it's compatible with 110 and Krone punchdown. It can also be used with Cat 5 shielded cables.
Using this patch panel is quite straightforward. First, gather all the cables from different rooms and bring them to the server room or wiring closet where the patch panel will be installed. Mount the panel in a 19 - inch rack using the 1U spacing. Connect the cables to the ports following the color - coded labels for T568A or B wiring. You can use 110 or Krone punchdown methods as it's compatible with both. When connecting, make sure to use 22 to 26 AWG solid or stranded wire. For security, use the locking screw terminals to support the cables. The removable shielded dust cover can be put on after all terminations are done to protect them. As for maintenance, keep the dust cover on to prevent dust and debris from getting in. Periodically check the cable connections to ensure they are secure. If the panel is in a high - traffic area, be careful not to cause any physical damage to the high - strength steel frame.
