Here are a few common types of patch panels:
1. Wall-mounted patch panels: wall-mounted patch panels are mounted on the wall and are typically used in places such as small offices, home networks, and low-density data centers. They are usually compact and offer some cable support and management features.
2. Rackmount Patch Panels: Rackmount patch panels are a type of patch panel that is installed in a rack or cabinet. They are typically used in medium to large network and data center environments, providing greater capacity and flexibility. Rack-mounted patch panels can often support multiple cable management units and modules, making cabling neater and more maintainable.
3. Self-supporting Distribution Frame: Self-supporting distribution frames are freestanding on the floor and are suitable for large data centers and communications facilities that require extensive cable management and cabling. They typically have higher capacity and scalability, and offer more cable organization and installation options.
4. Cable Channel Distribution Frame: Cable channel distribution frames are a type of distribution frame system used for floor cabling. They manage cables through an underfloor raceway, making cable routing invisible from the floor. Cable raceways are commonly used in environments where cables need to be hidden, such as offices, commercial buildings and public spaces.
5. Pole mounted patch panels: Pole mounted patch panels are a type of patch panel that is installed vertically between the floor and ceiling. They are typically used in large buildings and data centers to carry and manage large amounts of cables and cords.
