HellermannTyton Connectivity HTC Series Cat6a 48 Port Patch Panel Shielded 1 U Silver

HellermannTyton Connectivity HTC Series Patch Panel, 48 Ports, 1U Rack Height - HTC-XXS-PPF481U/CH

This patch panel provides a high-density termination point for structured cabling systems in server rooms and comms cabinets. It supports Cat6a performance in a shielded configuration and is intended for rack-mounted network installations, offering a compact 1U form factor suitable for professional connectivity environments.

Features and Benefits:

• Supports Cat6a performance for high-speed data transmission
  Shielded construction reduces electromagnetic interference
  Forty-eight ports increase termination capacity per rack space
  Compliant with ROHS environmental restrictions
  Slim profile minimises rear cabling congestion
  Silver finish aids visual organisation in equipment racks

Applications

• Suitable for enterprise data centre horizontal cabling
  Ideal for campus backbone distribution frames
  Used for consolidating multiple network drops in comms racks
  Can be used for high-density office floor wiring closets
  Useful when migrating to higher-bandwidth Ethernet links

What rack height does it occupy and how does that affect rack planning?

It occupies one rack unit which allows predictable vertical space allocation when populating standard 19in cabinets.

How does the port count influence patching capacity?

Having forty-eight ports lets you terminate many individual links on a single panel, reducing the number of panels required for a given installation density.

What physical attributes help in dense cable management at the front?

The panel’s silver-coloured face offers a uniform appearance that assists technicians in quickly identifying and organising front-facing terminations.

How does shielding impact installation in electrically noisy environments?

The shielded design provides a conductive barrier around the terminations, assisting in the mitigation of EMI where adjacent power or signal sources may cause interference.