2.1-4 Patch Panel PDF
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INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-4 Patch Panel
LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this INFORMATION I NFORMATION SHEET, STUDENT(S) MUST be able to: 1. Know how to configure patch panel What Is the Difference Between Ethernet & Patch Cables? Ethernet and patch cables are usually referred to interchangeably, although there can be differences between the two. A patch cable is a generic term that can be used for multiple types of cabling (such as telephone or audio/video, in addition to Ethernet). Patch panel A patch panel, patch bay, patch field or jack field is a device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner. Patch panels are commonly used in computer networking, recording studios, radio and television. -Wikipedia.org In a LAN, the patch panel connects the network's computers to each other and to the outside lines that enable the LAN to connect to the Internet or another WAN. Connections are made with patch cords. The patch panel allows circuits to be arranged and rearranged by plugging and unplugging the patch cords.
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Figure 1 CONFIGURING PATCH PANEL
MOUNT THE PATCH PANEL 1. Remove the patch modules from the patch panel by pressing the latches inward until the latches disengage from the opening. Refer to figure below.
Figure 2
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2. Using two of the four mounting screws, mount the patch panel onto the bottom bracket of the SCS enclosure. Refer to figure shown below. If a starter panel is being used, subsequent patch panels should be installed below the starter panel.
Figure 3 TERMINATION 1. Trim the cable to length. l ength. Strip the cable to the dimension given in Figure 5.
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ROUTING THE CABLE 1. Separate the voice (telephone distribution) and data (computer networking) cables, and insert them through the cable hole plugs of the SCS enclosure. It is recommended that the voice cable be located on the left and the data cable on the right of the SCS enclosure. See Figure 3. Allow a minimum of 46 cm [18 in.] of excess cable inside the SCS enclosure. 2. At the back of the patch panel, attach a universal wiring label, with the T568A color code side out, to each patch module. Refer to Figure 5, Detail A.
Port 6
Port 4
Port 5
Port 3
Port 2
Port 1
Figure 5, Detail A Important notes Rear panel port numbering may be different from this photo. Some patch panel have their own wiring scheme and placements. Please do read your manual in order to obtain correct configuration. CBLMs on Computer System Servicing NC II
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5. Arrange the wires according to the T568A color code (See figure 6, 7 and 8) if you are going to use T568B just interchange the position of green to orange, white green to white orange and terminate the wires to the blocks according to the instructions included with the tool. Keep wire twisted to a maximum of 13 mm [.50 in.] from the termination. Refer to Figure 5, Detail B.
Figure 5, Detail B
Figure 6: Color code
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4. Install the patch modules into the openings in the patch panel, feeding excess cable into the wall cavity. 5. Label each port to identify the cable.
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Figure 7: Patch panel color configuration
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Figure8: Patch panel correct numbering
Note: Back panel configuration of patch panel may vary depends on its manufacturer.
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