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AMPCOM CAT6 48-Port Patch Panel 2U Rack Mount, 10Gbps with Cable Management
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AMPCOM CAT6 48-Port Patch Panel 2U Rack Mount, 10Gbps with Cable Management

Bottom line: The AMPCOM CAT6 48-Port Patch Panel 2U Rack Mount: 48 ports in 2U saves rack space vs two 24-port panels; main trade-off: punch-down only, so no tool-less keystone swaps.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 48 ports in 2U saves rack space vs two 24-port panels
  • ✓ 110 punch-down blocks accept 23-26 AWG solid and stranded UTP
  • ✓ T568A and T568B color coding printed on the block
  • ✓ Numbered ports plus write-on labels front and back
  • ✓ Ships with rear tie-down bar, wire stripper, screws and cable ties

Cons

  • ✗ Punch-down only, so no tool-less keystone swaps
  • ✗ Needs a 110 punch tool, which is not in the box
  • ✗ 2U height eats twice the space of a 24-port panel
  • ✗ Feature list cites 100/1000 Mbps despite the 10Gbps claim

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored AMPCOM CAT6 48-Port Patch Panel 2U Rack Mount using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. AMPCOM's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • Cat6 48 port patch panel for 100/1000 Mbps networking, Cat6/Cat5e/Cat5 compatible, accept 23-26 AWG solid and stranded UTP cables
  • T568 A&B Wiring color coding, written-on label and numbered ports on the back and front for easy Installation and identification
  • 110 type punch down termination, and can be mounted in standard EIA 19" Racks
  • Heavy duty black powder coat steel construction and 15u gold plated contacts for long-term safe use
  • Package: 1 x CAT6 48 port Patch Panel, 1 x rear cable tie-down support bar, 1 x Wire Stripper, Screws, Cable ties

Full Specifications

BrandAMPCOM
ColorBlack
Gauge26
ModelAMCAT61948
Package1 x CAT6 48 port Patch Panel, 1 x rear cable tie-down support bar, 1 x Wire Stripper, Screws, Cable ties
Frequency100 MHz
Cable TypeComponent
Item ShapeMount
Unit Count1 Count
Part NumberAMCAT61948
Connector TypeRJ45
Number of Pins8
Outer MaterialSteel
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Transfer
Connector GenderFemale-to-Female
Specification MetUL
Compatible DevicesServer
Data Transfer Rate1 gigabits_per_second
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor

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