April 2010
Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels
Provide patching without punching down the
wires to the ports.
Meet CAT6 specifications.
Install in relay racks or communications cabinets.
JPM816A-HD
JPM820A-HD
Customer
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Information
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Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels
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1. Specifications
Standards: TIA/EIA 568B.2-1, Category 6
Connectors: JPM816A-HD: (48) shielded RJ-45 on front; (48) shielded RJ-45 on back;
JPM820A-HD: (48) unshielded RJ-45 on front; (48) unshielded RJ-45 on back
Size: Panel including cable management: 1.75"H (1U) x 19"W x 6"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 15.3 cm)
Weight: JPM816A-HD: 3.8 lb. (1.7 kg);
JPM820A-HD: 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg)
2. Overview
The Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels meet Category 6 performance requirements and provide patching without punching down the wires to the ports. These sturdy panels install in relay racks or communications cabinets.
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
• (1) Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panel
• (4) 10-32 cuphead screws
• (4) 12-24 cuphead screws
• (8) cable ties
• (4) drain wires (with shielded panel [JPM816A-HD] only)
• (8) station ID labels
3. Installation
Use the High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels in relay racks. They neatly organize and support the data cables you’ve installed
in the rear of the patch panel.
Follow these steps to install the patch panel in a relay rack or communications cabinet:
1. Find an empty rack space.
2. Install the panel with the supplied 10-32 or 12-24 cuphead screws.
3. Install the RJ-45 patch cables on the front and rear connectors. Make sure the rear patch cables are resting on the cable
management bar.
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