Doesn't this panel create more problems down the line? Isn't it better to punch rather than just plug and click?
Doesn't this panel create more problems down the line?
- Thread starter Arjun
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Doesn't this panel create more problems down the line? Isn't it better to punch rather than just plug and click?
IAmATeaf
Known around here
It looks like it’s basically a utp coupler similar to what you’d use to extend say an Ethernet cable.
Can’t see why it would cause any issue as it’s just a more glorified patch panel minus the need to punch down but you’d need to put a plug on all the tails coming in behind it.
Can’t see why it would cause any issue as it’s just a more glorified patch panel minus the need to punch down but you’d need to put a plug on all the tails coming in behind it.
That is how I have all of my connections in my IT closet.
I’ve used one for years. Incoming Ethernet is terminated, plugged into bar and then jumpers are used on the other side.
mat200
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Yes .. @Arjun
FYI - for those wondering, THIS is the backside of the "patch panel"
Which means, you need to terminate the bulk cat5e/6 line with an RJ45 and plug it into the back of the panel, OR use premade cat5e/6 cables ..
IT Professionals I know prefer a proper punch down on the backside of the panel.
I personally DO not recommend this style of patch panel.
My thinking is this type of panel adds 2 more connectors to each cable run, adding more potential failure points. In my history, the single biggest type of failure has been with connectors.
All datacenters use patch panels. There is nothing wrong with doing this if you do it right. Mine has been working without issue for years.
slidermike
Getting the hang of it
Agreed, quality connectors make for a solid connection. No different than punching them down. I punch down connectors and sometimes they are not secure; no different than prebuilt as long as they are making a good contact.
If you're running bulk wire, you'll need to terminate each end with something. Punching down is in my experience a bit harder to get right than crimping a plug. But not so much harder it's worth crimping your own cables to use a passthrough jack.
IT Professionals usually hire an outside contractor to run the wires and do the punchdown, use their Fluke tester to provide a certification for each run and warranty they'll come out and fix it if it fails. If you're doing it yourself that's a bunch of different steps you're unlikely to do as well.
If you're running premade cables, then having a panel like this is definitely superior, and the cables are probably better made than what you can do yourself too. The only trouble is getting the right lengths.
IT Professionals usually hire an outside contractor to run the wires and do the punchdown, use their Fluke tester to provide a certification for each run and warranty they'll come out and fix it if it fails. If you're doing it yourself that's a bunch of different steps you're unlikely to do as well.
If you're running premade cables, then having a panel like this is definitely superior, and the cables are probably better made than what you can do yourself too. The only trouble is getting the right lengths.