akg4y Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Can anyone tell me if this is a 110 Type punch block?http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&cp_id=10514&cs_id=1051402&p_id=983&seq=1&format=1#largeimage
lippavisual Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 That is a patch panel, which uses 110-style punch blocks that correlate to the rj45 ports.
PeterM1 Posted June 13, 2009 Posted June 13, 2009 Note that a patch panel has no interconnectivity between individual ports in the back, you patch individual pairs from the front, as needed. (as opposed to a punch block where it's easy to patch more than 1 pair together)What are you trying to do?
akg4y Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 I just have about 35 cat5e cables coming into my basement and rather than send them individually to each component or to the switches I wanted to tie them all to the patch panel then send from there to their eventual location. Itll just make everything a bit cleaner...
PeterM1 Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I just have about 35 cat5e cables coming into my basement and rather than send them individually to each component or to the switches I wanted to tie them all to the patch panel then send from there to their eventual location. Itll just make everything a bit cleaner...That would indeed be the right use for a patch panel Just make sure you stick with the same wiring standard (whatever you pick A or across the board
akg4y Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 Im leaving that to the pros I just buy what they tell me to!
ILoveC4 Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I really ought to pick up one of these. That would clean things up a lot.
poucedeleon Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Note that a patch panel has no interconnectivity between individual ports in the back, you patch individual pairs from the front, as needed. (as opposed to a punch block where it's easy to patch more than 1 pair together)What are you trying to do?Do you have a recommendation for a Naming/numbering scheme. I am planning a three story house with:Streaming VideoAudioIP CamerasSecurityC4 ControlNetwork Data
PeterM1 Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 There's lots of good info out there but here's some easy/simple recommendations to make life easier:- Color code your cat5e/6 cabling (all cabling actually) based on function. For example, I use red for network data, white for phone, blue for audio etc.- Label everything, upfront. A label maker with white tape/black lettering will help a lot. Wrap labels completely around cables, at least 6inches beyond the end of the connectors (so they're readable when clustered together)- On the patch panel use separate rows of RJ45s for each floor (12 or 24-ports accordingly)- On the network switch side, I like to physically group patch cables based on VLANhope this helps
poucedeleon Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks PeterM1 I used your suggestions and it came out great. Easy to track and it looks good.
dougw246 Posted August 16, 2009 Posted August 16, 2009 I really ought to pick up one of these. That would clean things up a lot.How many do you want? I have 7 - 48 port Lucent Patchmax panels not doing anything. $20 shipped each.
nvgvup Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Hey Doug I may just be believing marketing from a retail website here but as I understand it if you plan on using cat 6 it is best to make sure everything you use is rated for cat 6. Do you know if the panels are rated for cat 6 or if it matters?
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