Tripp Lite Cat5e Patch Panel 568B 48port

I've install dozens if not a hundred of these panels there has never been a failure in the panel itself which is awesome. Only thing is the space where the wires get terminated is super tight. So your punch down blade gets stuck. But this also keeps the cables locked down tight after they are terminated.

I have this installed in an under stairs cupboard with a couple of NAS' attached to it. No problem with the installation using CAT6 cables, it's nice and solid on the wall and I've had no connectivity issues since it's been installed.

Easy to work on

I am an IT professional and write this as a business owner that specializes in IT support and services for small business and residential customers. This patch panel arrived in a small white box with not much insulation to protect the patch panel. It does come with basic instructions that a non professional might find confusing. I emptied the contents of the box and removed the wall mount bracket. I then was able to secure the bracket to the backer board. After this is done you can snap the patch panel onto the bracket backwards to begin punching down. The labels that are in place on the back of this patch panel are flimsy and aren’t secured so they move around. I was able to terminate all jacks without and faulty ones. One thing I must say is this is a budget patch panel. It’s not high quality like other brands but it gets the job done and seems to be reliable. The majority of this panel is made from plastic which makes it feel cheap. Overall, If your looking to save money and get a patch panel that works this is the product for you.

Bit awkward to punch down, but does the job and is compact and neater than a patch panel in a cabinet.