24-Port Cat6 Wall-Mount Patch Panel

A wall-mount patch panel is used in small offices, shops, clinics and branch sites where there is no 19-inch rack. It terminates the horizontal cables and provides RJ45 ports for switches and patch cords in a compact wall-mounted housing.

It is often paired with a small wall cabinet or a wall-mount switch. For larger rooms, a 24-port 1U rack panel is more serviceable and gives better cable management.

The panel is a powder-coated steel box with 24 RJ45 ports, a rear cable entry and a hinged or removable cover. The rear terminals accept 22–26 AWG solid cable and are color-coded for T568A or T568B. The front contacts are gold-plated.

Performance is Cat6, 250 MHz, with 10GBASE-T to about 55 m. Keep the pair twists close to the terminals and use the same category for cable, jacks and patch cords. The cover protects the terminations in dusty or public areas.

Mount the panel at about 1,200 mm to 1,500 mm above the floor, close to the switch and the cable entry. Use a cable gland or brush strip at the entry point and leave a service loop. Label each port with the room and outlet number.

For a small site, a 24-port panel plus a 24-port switch is a common configuration. If more ports are needed, add a second panel or move to a wall cabinet with a 1U rack panel.

Options include a lockable cover, a label window, a cable support bar and a shielded version. The panel ships in a carton with screws, a wiring label and a cable tie. Typical lead time is 15 to 20 working days, with 50 units as a common minimum order.