Introduction to Fiber Optic Patch Panel

As we all know, fiber optic patch panel is a device used to connect two fiber optic connectors in the fiber optic cabling system. Due to the variety of fiber connectors, there is also a variety of fiber optic patch panel(Read more about adapters here!). Why do we talk about fiber optic patch panel at the beginning of this paper? OK, because today’s main topic is related to the fiber optic patch panel.

What is Fiber Optic Patch Panel?
Fiber optic patch panel is a panel used for patching fiber cable to the termination enclosure, such as fiber wall cabinets, rack mount fiber cabinets or rack mount fiber shelf. Due to its convenient design, it can easily and quickly snap into the front of fiber optic patch panel or enclosure. It is a good option for easy network deployment or moves, adds, and changes.

Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Types of Fiber Optic Patch Panel
According to the connection types, such as LC, SC, ST, FC, MT-RJ, MPO etc., there are many kinds of fiber optic patch panels. In addition, unloaded and blanks design are also used in some applications. Certainly, you can choose simplex or duplex type according to your demands. Moreover, the number of fiber and the pack are another options designed in the fiber optic patch panel. Nowadays, the well-known brands of fiber optic patch panel are Panduit, Blackbox, Corining, Wirewerks etc.

Types of Fiber Optic Patch Panel

Application of Fiber Optic Patch Panel
Fiber optic patch panel provides a complete system solution for connectivity, such as horizontal and vertical MPO adapters, LC, Keyed LC, SC, ST, FC, MT-RJ, E-2000 and fiber optic adapter modules, copper jack modules and audio/video modules. With its specialized design, it is best suited for installing in the rack and wall mount enclosure and fiber optic patch panel. In addition, it leaves some further application spaces for the customer. For example, multimedia modular panels allow customization for installation requiring integration of fiber optic and copper cables. Blank fiber optic patch panels reserve panel space for future use.