UGREEN 70423 24-Port Cat6 UTP Patch Panel, 1U 19-Inch

Overview

The UGREEN 70423 is a 24-port Cat6 UTP patch panel for a 19-inch rack, where a building’s permanent network cables are terminated so that devices can be patched to a switch and moved without disturbing the wiring. Each front RJ45 socket maps to a colour-coded rear IDC (insulation displacement contact) termination for T568A or T568B wiring. It takes 1U of rack space and suits offices, server rooms and network cabinets.

Is it right for you?

• Suits terminating unshielded Cat6 permanent cable in a standard 19-inch rack or cabinet with 1U free.
• Suits anyone who wants a managed cross-connect between fixed cabling and short patch leads to a switch.
• It is an unshielded panel, so it does not suit a shielded cabling system that needs an earthed panel.
• Rack nuts and the mounting method must match your rack rails.

Key features

• 24 RJ45 female front ports with colour-coded IDC rear terminations.
• Wired to T568A or T568B.
• Replaceable front label strip with numbered ports, so every run can be traced.
• Rear cable-management loops or bar to support incoming cables.
• Nickel-chromium and gold-plated contact treatment.
• 1U, standard 19-inch format; passive with no active electronics.

What else you need

• A 19-inch rack or cabinet with 1U free, plus rack nuts and screws to match the rails.
• Cat6 UTP permanent cable, a punch-down tool for the IDC terminations and patch leads to the switch.
• A cable tester to verify every port.

Installation

A network installer should fit it. Mount the panel in the rack, dress the incoming cables onto the rear support, punch each cable down to its IDC block following T568A or T568B consistently, label the ports and test every link. Keep fingers clear of blades and IDC contacts and wear eye protection while trimming conductors.

Before you buy

• It is not an Ethernet switch, router, PoE (Power over Ethernet) injector, hub, shielded grounding panel or wall faceplate, and it does not replace rack cable management or channel certification.
• A Cat6 label does not upgrade lower-category cable or the rest of the link, and it cannot repair split pairs, poor conductors, corrosion or bad device ports.
• Indoor use only: no outdoor rating is established. Keep it dry, clean and away from corrosive environments or excessive heat.
• Test before service; a visual check is not enough, and professional installations may require certification testing.
• Never work on live mains. Network wiring is low voltage, but racks may sit near hazardous circuits.