48-Port Cat5e Patch Panel – Shielded, UTP, 2U Rackmount, Black

Description

48 Port Cat5e Patch Panel – Shielded | 2U Rackmount | Black

This 48 Port Cat5e Patch Panel delivers professional-grade network performance and superior cable organization for medium to large-scale installations. Designed with shielded construction, it protects your connections against electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) — making it the smart choice for environments with fluorescent lighting, motors, power lines, or other sources of electrical noise.

Supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, this high-density panel terminates up to 48 cable runs in a compact 2U rackmount footprint that fits any standard 19-inch rack or cabinet. Each port is clearly labeled and terminated via 110 IDC punch-down connectors, streamlining both initial installation and ongoing maintenance.

Key Features of This 48 Port Cat5e Patch Panel

• 48-Port High-Density Design – Terminate large structured cabling jobs in just 2U of rack space
• Shielded Construction – Guards against EMI/RFI interference for cleaner signal transmission
• Gigabit Ethernet Support – Reliable data transfer up to 1 Gbps on every port
• Standard 2U Rackmount – Universal fit for all 19-inch server racks and cabinets
• 110 IDC Punch-Down Terminals – Fast, secure terminations with standard punch-down tools
• Clearly Labeled Ports – Numbered identification for effortless management and troubleshooting
• Durable Steel Construction – Black powder-coated finish built for years of service
• T568A & T568B Compatible – Color-coded wiring guide for both industry standards

Why Choose This Shielded Cat5e Patch Panel?

Larger networks mean more cables, more ports, and more potential for interference. This 48 Port Cat5e Patch Panel solves all three: high density keeps your rack tidy, shielding keeps your signals clean, and rugged steel keeps everything protected for the long haul. Engineered to meet TIA/EIA-568 cabling standards, it’s the dependable backbone for offices, schools, warehouses, and any facility where dozens of drops converge in one telecom room.

Cat5e remains a proven, cost-effective standard for Gigabit networks, VoIP systems, and IP camera deployments — and the added shielding on this panel gives you performance headroom that unshielded panels can’t match in electrically noisy environments.

Complete Your Installation

Planning a mixed or future-ready network? Pair this panel with our premium Cat6 Plenum UTP Cables — CMP-rated for safe, code-compliant runs through ceilings and air-handling spaces, and fully backward compatible with Cat5e infrastructure.

Ideal Applications

• Medium to large office network buildouts
• Data centers and telecom closets
• Schools, warehouses, and industrial facilities
• VoIP phone system deployments
• IP camera and security networks
• Environments with EMI/RFI interference concerns

Easy Installation, Enterprise Results

Mount the panel in your 19-inch rack, punch down your cable runs to the rear 110 IDC terminals following the color-coded T568A or T568B guide, label your ports, and connect your patch cords. Even with 48 drops, the clear numbering and organized layout turn a daunting job into a clean, documented, professional installation.

Order your 48 Port Cat5e Patch Panel – Shielded 2U in Black today and get certified quality, competitive pricing, and fast shipping from Etek Cables.