Patch panel METZ CONNECT 130924-E 1.5U

The METZ CONNECT 130924-E 1.5U patch panel is a 19-inch stainless steel module frame containing 48 individual E‑DAT modules designed for structured cabling in high-speed networks. It is component-tested and certified to relevant industry standards for Cat.6A performance and supports link testing up to 500 MHz. The panel is intended for installations requiring 10 GBit Ethernet, Remote Powering (PoE, PoE+ and UPoE) and HDBaseT compatibility.

Advantages

The fully shielded stainless steel construction provides mechanical robustness and electromagnetic protection. Components are GHMT-certified and comply with class EA requirements of ISO/IEC 11801 and related standards. Integrated cable support, optional strain relief and an included 30 cm grounding cable simplify installation and grounding. The panel accepts solid and stranded copper conductors and uses 8‑fold insulation displacement connectors (IDC) for reliable terminations.

Suitable for

• 10 GBit Ethernet networks (IEEE 802.3an)
• Power over Ethernet deployments (PoE, PoE+, UPoE)
• HDBaseT AV distribution
• Structured cabling backbones and data center rack installations

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: BTR (METZ CONNECT model 130924-E)
• Format: 19" 1.5RU stainless steel module frame with 48 E‑DAT modules
• Category: Cat.6A, Class EA
• Tested link frequency: up to 500 MHz
• Supported data rate: up to 10 GBit/s
• Conductors supported: solid AWG 26/1 – 22/1 and stranded AWG 26/7 – 22/7
• Termination: BTR 8‑fold IDC (insulation displacement connector)
• Conductor assignment: T568A or T568B
• Grounding: M6 x 10 grounding bolt with nut and lock washer; 30 cm grounding cable included

How to use

Mount the patch panel in a 19-inch rack using the 1.5U footprint. Route incoming horizontal cabling to the integrated cable support and, if required, attach the optional strain relief. Terminate each data pair on the BTR 8‑fold IDC according to the chosen wiring standard (T568A or T568B). Ensure the panel's shielding is connected to the rack grounding system using the supplied M6 grounding bolt and the included 30 cm grounding cable. After termination, label ports as needed and verify links with a Cat.6A-capable tester up to 500 MHz.

Recommendations

Use appropriate testing equipment to certify Cat.6A performance after installation and maintain proper grounding and shield continuity for optimal EMC and PoE operation. Follow cabling best practices such as limiting untwisting at termination points and keeping cable bundles separated from strong electromagnetic sources.