What are Fiber Optic Patch Panels?

Fiber patch panel (***ODF***) is commonly described as the interface panel that connects multiple optical fiber cables and optical equipment. Patch panels are rack-mountable onto 19-inch rack systems, and some are designed to be wall-mountable.

In physical terms, ***fiber patch panel*** is usually a metal enclosure that houses adapter panels, fiber splicing trays and space for excess fiber storage. The adaptor panel provides an interface for both outside and inside ports to the enclosure. The inside ports are fixed as the cables are not meant to be disconnected at any point, whereas the outside ports are for fiber patching cables that can be plugged and unplugged for connections as required. Splicing trays are neatly embedded in the patch panel to provide fusion with fiber optics pigtails which in turn plug into the fixed inside adapter ports of the adapter panel.

Why choose UnitekFiber’s Fiber Patch Panel?

UnitekFiber’s ***fiber optic patch panel*** offers an innovative and effective solution to meet your fiber optic connectivity needs. A versatile and comprehensive range of fixed, sliding and pivoting patch panels are available to support a variety of applications, installations and capacities.

Stackable, individually rack-mountable or wall-mountable options 1U, 2U, 3U & 4Uand many more rack unit height options Fiber Patch Cord & Splice, Splice only & Fiber Patch Cord only options All popular connector styles supported Comprehensive range of capacities and footprints Compatible with pre-terminated cables Comprehensive installation guides provided Installation accessories provided and additional accessories available for purchase *Facilitates the easy termination of fiber optic cables

• Well-organized and easy-to-manage connections of all the input jacks/ports into a patch panel in a central location
• Provides an easier means to connect different devices in different orders as all of the changes can be made at the patch panel *Avoids cost incurred through wear and tear on the input ports of networking equipment as all the connections are patched using the ports in the patch panels