Cat5e Patch Panel | Small offices, home networks | - Data Rate: 100 Mbps (100 MHz) - Ports: 24 (ISO 11801 compliant) - Material: Steel (ASTM A36) - IDC: Krone 110 (IEC 60603-7) | - Cost-effective - Sufficient for basic networking - Durable steel construction | - Limited to 100 Mbps - Not ideal for high-speed applications |
Cat6 Patch Panel | Medium/large offices, data centers | - Data Rate: 1 Gbps (250 MHz) ▲▲ - Ports: 24 (ISO 11801) - Material: Steel ▲ - IDC: Enhanced strain relief ▲ | - Supports Gigabit Ethernet - Improved crosstalk resistance - Backward compatible | - Higher cost than Cat5e - Requires Cat6 cables for full performance |
Cat6a Patch Panel | High-density data centers, 10G networks | - Data Rate: 10 Gbps (500 MHz) ▲▲▲ - Ports: 24 ▲ - Material: Steel + EMI shielding ▲▲ - IDC: Advanced termination ▲▲ | - 10G support up to 100m - Superior interference protection - Future-proof | - Most expensive tier - Bulky cables may complicate installation |
Fiber Optic Patch Panel | Long-distance, secure networks | - Data Rate: 10 Gbps+ (fiber) - Ports: SC/LC connectors ▲▲▲ - Material: Flame-retardant plastic ▲ | - Immune to EMI - Unsurpassed speed and distance - Secure signal transmission | - Requires fiber cables - Complex installation and splicing |
Wall-Mounted Patch Panel | Space-constrained environments | - Mounting: Wall ▲ - Ports: 12–24 ▲ - Material: Lightweight aluminum | - Space-saving design - Easy to install in tight spaces | - Lower port density - Less durable than rack-mounted options |
Rack-Mounted Patch Panel | Data centers, server rooms | - Mounting: 19" rack ▲▲ - Ports: 48 ▲▲ - Material: Steel ▲ - IDC: Industrial-grade ▲▲ | - High port density - Robust construction for heavy use - Organized cable management | - Requires rack infrastructure - Bulky and less portable |