Patch Panel high density Circuit

Patch panels provide outstanding performance and reliability in a shielded, high-density modular solution. As outlets are snapped into place, resilient ground tabs assure that each outlet is properly grounded for maximum protection from outside interference. No secondary outlet grounding operations are required, reducing overall installation time. A patch panel can be found in a server closet, and is mounted on a rack with other equipment.

Patch panels offer the convenience of allowing technicians to quickly change the path of select signals, without the expense of dedicated switching equipment. Patch panels provide a flexible, high density termination solution for the telecommunications room. Using the full line of MAX modules (available separately), the panel can be configured for a variety of multimedia applications. A rear cable management bar is included for routing horizontal cables to terminations. The convenience of being able to quickly and easily change connections and more specifically the path of signals is provided by the patch panel without the need for expensive switching equipment.

The patch panel has two sets of impedance matching transformers. East sets consist of a high and low frequency transformers to provide impedance of 135, 600 and 900 from 50 Hz to 560 KHz. Level switches allow selection of the proper impedance level and transformer for the frequency range involved. For those who are still unsure of exactly what a patch panel is the easiest explanation is to imagine the early telephone operators and how they would connect calls by pulling a chord from one plug and then insert it into another; in function and form, this is essentially what patch panels do.

Patch panels come in various designs and styles. There are patch where the cables plug-in straight (90°), or angled at a 45° angle downwards; there are panels with 110 style punch downs on the back and ones with tool-less punch downs; there are various number of ports on the panels. Check the internet for the vast array of styles available. One side of the panel is usually fixed, meaning that the fiber cables are not intended to be disconnected. On the other side of the panel, fiber cables can be connected and disconnected to arrange the circuits as required.