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Flat grey metal patch panel, forty-eight ports, two rack units high

Panduit

Panduit DP486X88TGY 48-Port Cat6a Punchdown Patch Panel 2RU

SKU CH-P8BR-3Y6JE

A 48-port Cat6a punchdown patch panel in a 2RU flat design, supporting T568A and T568B wiring for 10Gig network infrastructure

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  • 48 ports support high-density Category 6A connections
  • Punchdown termination enables secure on-site wiring to T568A or T568B
  • 2RU flat panel fits standard rack installations
  • Certified to ISO 1801 Class EA and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A
  • Part of TX6A 10Gig system with MaTriX Technology for 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Panduit 48-Port Cat6a Patch Panel

The Panduit DP486X88TGY is a 48-port Category 6A punchdown patch panel that occupies two rack units. It is built for network administrators and installers who need a high-density, standards-compliant termination point for 10 Gigabit Ethernet copper cabling in data centres or wiring closets.

Thermals noise and power draw

As a passive copper termination panel, the unit generates no heat, produces no audible noise and draws no electrical power during normal operation. Thermal management, fan noise and power budgeting are therefore non-issues for this component in the rack.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The panel supports both T568A and T568B wiring schemes, giving installers flexibility to match existing infrastructure without extra parts. Certified to ISO 1801 Class EA and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards, it ensures the cabling system meets 10G performance requirements for demanding applications like storage networks and real-time video.

Highlights

  • 48 ports support high-density Category 6A connections
  • Punchdown termination enables secure on-site wiring to T568A or T568B
  • 2RU flat panel fits standard rack installations
  • Certified to ISO 1801 Class EA and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A
  • Part of TX6A 10Gig system with MaTriX Technology for 10 Gigabit Ethernet

Specifications

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Questions about this item

How do I mount the 2RU patch panel in a standard rack and which step is often missed?

Secure the panel with cage nuts in two rack units; the step often missed is leaving enough rear cable management space for the 48 punch-down terminations.

What ongoing maintenance does the Cat6a punch-down panel require?

Inspect each IDC contact for corrosion and re-terminate any loose conductors; the flat CRS chassis itself needs no lubrication or replacement parts.

Which limit appears first when all 48 ports run sustained 10Gig traffic?

The panel is certified to ISO 1801 Class EA and ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A, so the installed cable plant and switch buffering determine the first bottleneck.

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