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2.1 4 Patch Panel Powerpoint

The document provides instructions for configuring a patch panel in a local area network (LAN). A patch panel connects computers on the LAN to each other and to outside lines for connecting to the Internet or other wide area networks. The instructions explain how to mount the patch panel, terminate cables by attaching them to modules in the patch panel according to the T568A wiring standard, and label the ports. Following these steps ensures proper installation of the patch panel to allow connections between devices on the LAN and external networks.

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2.1 4 Patch Panel Powerpoint

The document provides instructions for configuring a patch panel in a local area network (LAN). A patch panel connects computers on the LAN to each other and to outside lines for connecting to the Internet or other wide area networks. The instructions explain how to mount the patch panel, terminate cables by attaching them to modules in the patch panel according to the T568A wiring standard, and label the ports. Following these steps ensures proper installation of the patch panel to allow connections between devices on the LAN and external networks.

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PATCH PANEL

INFORMATION SHEET 2.1-4

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LEARNING OBJECTIVE

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, STUDENT(S) MUST

be able to:

Know how to configure patch panel

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PATCH PANEL
front

In a LAN, the patch panel


connects the network's
computers to each other and to
the outside lines that enable the
back
LAN to connect to the Internet
or another WAN.

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CONFIGURING PATCH PANEL

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MOUNTING

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.

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MOUNTING

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.

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TERMINATION

1. Trim the cable to length.

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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
enclosure. It is recommended that the
voice cable be located on the left and
the data cable on the right of the
enclosure. See Figure 3. Allow a
minimum of 46 cm [18 in.] of excess
cable inside the enclosure.
Figure 3

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ROUTING THE CABLE

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.

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.
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ROUTING THE CABLE

3. 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.

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ROUTING THE CABLE

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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