STRUCTURED CABLING
Patch Panel Dealers in Chennai
Patch panel solutions for structured cabling, organised network connections and infrastructure projects.
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PATCH PANEL DEALERS IN CHENNAI
Patch Panel in Chennai
Switches, routers and cables are not enough to set up a structured network. If many network points are spread around an office, commercial building, data centre or industrial site, there must be an effective means to terminate, arrange and manage these network points. This can be achieved through the use of a patch panel, which will help network installers to organise cables methodically and make future changes run with ease.
We are Patch Panel Dealers in Chennai with patch panel solutions for structured cabling and network infrastructure projects. Depending on the installation, our products can be used with various types of copper and fibre connections. If you're tasked with making a new network or optimising a current network infrastructure, you'll appreciate making the right patch panel selection.
- ✓ Organised network cable termination
- ✓ 24-port and 48-port options
- ✓ Cat5e / Cat6 / Cat6A options
- ✓ Easier port identification
- ✓ Improved cable management
PATCH PANEL BASICS
What Does a Patch Panel Do?
A patch panel is a device used for termination and organisation of network cables, ideally located in one area. Cables from various points in the network may be switched into the patch panel before individual patch cables go to the switch. Short patch cords are then able to be plugged into the necessary ports of network switches or other equipment.
This provides a more standardised relationship between the permanent cabling and active network equipment. This setup can effectively differentiate the incoming connections in the large installation and enable them to be managed.
STRUCTURED CABLING
Patch Panels for Structured Cabling
Dedicated termination points help keep connections arranged, labelled and easier to maintain.
Structured cabling projects often involve cables running from different rooms, workstations or equipment areas back to a central network rack. Care needs to be taken to terminate and organise these connections; otherwise, it can become very complicated. A patch panel provides a dedicated termination point where cables can be arranged and labelled. This can facilitate technicians in identifying which port is connected to which network outlet or location.
COMMON INSTALLATIONS
Where Are Patch Panels Installed?
The patch panels are generally installed at:
- ✓Corporate offices
- ✓IT parks
- ✓Data centres
- ✓Educational institutions
- ✓Hospitals
- ✓Banks
- ✓Industrial facilities
- ✓Hotels
- ✓Commercial buildings
- ✓CCTV and security networks
PORT CAPACITY
Port Capacity and Network Requirements
Patch panels are available with different numbers of ports. The capacity depends upon the number of connections in the network to be terminated. If the small office is just that, a lower port count panel might suffice. For larger offices and commercial structures, they might require a higher quantity of network points and thus more than one panel.
Expansion in the future is also a consideration. A shortage of port space could be solved by installing a patch panel that has some redundant ports to expand when adding more workstations, access points, cameras or other network devices.
RACK ORGANISATION
Better Cable Management
A patch panel can also be of great help in the organisation of the network cabinets. When cables are terminated at a central point, patch cords can be routed between the panel and switch in a more controlled manner. The patch panel can be used with cable managers, vertical routing and horizontal organisers to make for a cleaner installation.
Not just about the looks — good cable management can simplify equipment identification and also minimise the trouble of working within the network rack filled with other equipment.
AVAILABLE VARIANTS
Patch Panel Range
We supply the following variants — contact us for specifications, pricing and availability.