RJ45 Patch Panel Distribution Solution Installation Sheet

May 2001

Part Number 55-008-001 Rev 2

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RJ45 Patch Panel Distribution Solution Installation Sheet

May 2001
This document explains how to install the RJ45 Patch Panel Distribution Solution (model number PP-RJ45).

Guide to this installation sheet

Introduction Installation Procedure

Introduction

Introduction
The RJ45 Patch Panel provides 48 straight-through RJ-45 connections. The patch panel has 48 RJ-45 connectors on the front and 48 corresponding RJ-45 connectors on the rear. Reversible mounting flanges enable installation to a 19-inch or 23-inch rack. Figure 1 shows the RJ45 Patch Panel and Table 1 lists its specifications.
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Figure 1 RJ45 Patch Panel Table 1 Specification for RJ45 Patch Panel Description Mounting I/O Connections Throughput Weight (approximately) Size Specification Reversible mounting flanges enable installation to a 19-inch or 23-inch rack 48 RJ-45 connections 100 Mbps, maximum 5 lb (2.25 kg) Height: 2 in. (5.08 cm) Width: 16.75 in. (42.55 cm) without flanges Depth: 3 in. (7.62 cm)

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Installation Procedure
1. Attach the mounting flanges as shown in Figure 2. Note that there is a left and right mounting flange. 2. Connect the tie bars to the front and rear of the RJ45 Patch Panel. (See Figure 2.) Note: The RJ45 Patch Panel includes tie bars that mount to the patch panel. Optional 19-inch tie bars (06-410-001) and 23-inch tie bars (TYBAR) that mount to the rack are available by contacting your sales representative. 3. Mount the RJ45 Patch Panel to a 19-inch or 23-inch rack. 4. Attach cables to the RJ-45 connectors. Securely fasten the cables to the tie bars. 5. (Optional) Attach identification labels. (See Figure 3.)
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Figure 2 Attaching Mounting Flanges and Tie Bar

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Figure 3 Attaching Identification Labels

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