akg4y Posted June 13, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 That is a patch panel, which uses 110-style punch blocks that correlate to the rj45 ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akg4y Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM1 Posted June 13, 2009 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akg4y Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akg4y Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Im leaving that to the pros I just buy what they tell me to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I really ought to pick up one of these. That would clean things up a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poucedeleon Posted June 14, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterM1 Posted June 14, 2009 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poucedeleon Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thanks PeterM1 I used your suggestions and it came out great. Easy to track and it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougw246 Posted August 16, 2009 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvgvup Posted September 5, 2009 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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