url:: https://youtu.be/lg2oGE02DJE channel:: Budget Nerd publish_date:: 2017-04-28 --- <center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lg2oGE02DJE" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></center> --- - Patch panel is solely used for organization - Patch panels typically are used for - Network jack cabling that will never be changed - Running Hard lines to various locations - organizing cable output locations into the patch panel which goes into the router - This way when the patch cable between the patch panel and switch wears out its not the house wiring that is getting worn its the disposable gear. - Patch panel cables that get ran through your house are not stranded cables rather they are solid core cables and are not meant to be handled often - Patch panel cabling is useful for terminating wire ends of house cabling into the panel which turns into jacks to connect to the switch/router