Intellinet Patch Panel, Cat6, FTP, 24-Port, 1U, Shielded, 90° Top-Entry Punch-Down Blocks, Black

The Intellinet Patch Panel Cat6 FTP 24-Port is a shielded, 1U rack-mountable panel designed for structured cabling in data centers and office environments. It supports IEEE 802.3 standards for Fast and Gigabit Ethernet and features 24 shielded ports with top-entry 90° punch-down blocks to simplify cable routing and installation while maintaining signal integrity.

Advantages

Shielded Cat6 FTP design reduces electromagnetic interference and supports higher transmission performance compared with unshielded alternatives. The 1U, 19"-compliant metal housing provides a compact, rack-friendly footprint. Top-entry 90° punch-down blocks facilitate neat cable management and faster termination. The panel is compatible with standard Cat6 cabling and common network equipment.

Suitable for

• Data centres and server rooms
• Office LAN structured cabling
• Environments requiring shielded cabling (FTP)
• Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet networks

Key specifications

• Ports quantity: 24
• Cabling standard: Cat6 FTP (shielded)
• Compliance: IEEE 802.3 (Fast/Gigabit Ethernet)
• Rack size: 1U, 19" compliant
• Entry type: 90° top-entry punch-down blocks
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 482mm × 44mm × 110mm
• Weight: 1.72 kg
• Colour: Black

How to use

Mount the panel in a standard 19" rack occupying 1U of space. Route shielded Cat6 cables to the top-entry punch-down blocks and terminate each conductor using a compatible punch-down tool following T568A or T568B wiring standard. Connect the panel ports to switches or patch cords on the front side for network connectivity. Ensure the panel’s shield is properly bonded to the rack grounding system when installing in a shielded cabling environment.

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use shielded Cat6 patch cords and maintain proper grounding of the panel and rack. Avoid sharp bends near termination points and follow standard testing procedures (cable certification/tone testing) after installation to verify performance and port assignments.