Lanberg PPF6-9012-B 12-Port Cat.6 Shielded Patch Panel, 1U 10-Inch Rackmount, Black

In a busy small-office network closet, the Lanberg PPF6-9012-B patch panel brings order to a tangle of shielded Cat6 cables. This 12-port, 1U unit fits neatly into a 10-inch rack, giving technicians a central point to terminate and manage horizontal runs from workstations. Its metal housing and black finish blend into standard rack setups, while the front-facing RJ45 jacks make moves, adds, and changes quick and traceable.

Key specifications

• 12 shielded RJ45 ports, Category 6 compliant
• IDC/LSA termination blocks for fast, reliable punch-down
• 1U height, 10-inch rack width compatibility
• Dimensions: 215 mm (W) × 44.5 mm (H) × 130 mm (D)
• Weight: 0.88 kg
• Colour: Black
• Supports T568A/B wiring schemes
• Gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance
• Complies with ISO/IEC 11801 and EN 50173

Why choose it

The steel frame withstands repeated insertions and the rigors of a working closet. Shielded ports maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments, and the dual IDC/LSA blocks accept 22–26 AWG solid conductors. With a compact 10-inch form factor, it is ideal for smaller racks, wall-mount enclosures, or secondary distribution points where space is at a premium.

Ideal use cases

• Structured cabling in small and medium offices
• Telecommunications closets and secondary distribution points
• 10-inch rack cabinets in retail, education, or branch locations
• Organizing shielded Cat6 horizontal cable runs

Good to know

The panel includes rear cable management support and clear port numbering for easy identification. Installation requires a standard 110 or LSA punch-down tool (not included). For best performance, use shielded Cat6 cable and grounded patch cords to maintain end-to-end shielding continuity.