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Re: Patch-panel fabrication

From	Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid>
Newsgroups	sci.electronics.design
Subject	Re: Patch-panel fabrication
Date	2017-05-04 11:42 -0700
Organization	A noiseless patient Spider
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On 5/4/2017 1:52 AM, whit3rd wrote:
> On Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 12:54:30 PM UTC-7, Don Y wrote:
>> I have 96 drops that need to terminate on a pair of 48 connector
>> panels.  The panels aren't supported in a rack but, rather, as
>> plates in/on the wall.
>>
>> There are constraints as to their size and shape.  And, most
>> importantly, cosmetics (this is a house, not a business!  I
>> want these things to be as unobtrusive/classy as possible).
>
> Classic approaches include hiding it all behind a mirror, avoiding
> eye-height (under3 feet, over 7), and finding unseen space (behind
> drapes, inside the closet over the closet door).

Behind a mirror might be hard -- unless the mirror sat in a deep
recess!  96 cables have a fair bit of bulk (along with the
device(s) to which they mate!

I've located the various panels, here, in "out of the way" places.
Of course, trying to balance concealment with ease of access and
assessment.  In this case (the largest 2 of the panels), they
are located around ankle height in a closet -- that is accessed
regularly.  But, everything is really "tight"; all the cables
are cut to length and dressed in neat bundles that splay their
individual cables directly to their intended physical locations
(as if it was more of a prefab *harness* than a collection of
individual patch cords)

> A panel can hide atop a bookshelf behind some added moldings.
> It can't hide on the mantel.
>
> Keystone modules are a flexible wiring scheme, and easily mounted in just about
> any frame that can take a screw.

I've been disappointed with them in all but "wall plate" applications.
There, the appeal of being able to mix-and-match a variety of different
connector bodies in a custom grouping is hard to beat!  (e.g., I have
8P8C + 6P6C + RG6 in most places; 6 * RG6 in others; 6 * 6P6C in
still others; etc.)

Even then, opting to use a telephone wall plate with keystone
insert has seen the insert always popping out of the plate (perhaps
due to the NATURE of the mating action as the station set is plugged
into and *slid* onto its mounting posts).  I'll take the easy way out
and just epoxy the damn thing in place!

I think trying to put 48/96 keystones in very close proximity would
likewise be "disappointing".  And, if I had to remove a *plate*
to pop one back into place, it would get old REALLY fast!

> <https://www.pimfg.com/product-detail/BOX-SM304>
>

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Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-03 12:54 -0700
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication Lasse Langwadt Christensen <langwadt@fonz.dk> - 2017-05-03 13:23 -0700
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 00:10 -0700
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication Lasse Langwadt Christensen <langwadt@fonz.dk> - 2017-05-04 11:27 -0700
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 11:43 -0700
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Clifford Heath <no.spam@please.net> - 2017-05-05 08:57 +1000
          Re: Patch-panel fabrication Lasse Langwadt Christensen <langwadt@fonz.dk> - 2017-05-06 05:47 -0700
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication krw@notreal.com - 2017-05-04 19:37 -0400
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication Neon John <no@never.com> - 2017-05-04 17:56 -0400
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Lasse Langwadt Christensen <langwadt@fonz.dk> - 2017-05-06 05:46 -0700
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication Jasen Betts <jasen@xnet.co.nz> - 2017-05-11 05:57 +0000
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-11 10:37 -0700
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication Martin Riddle <martin_ridd@verizon.net> - 2017-05-03 20:32 -0400
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-03 23:59 -0700
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication Jasen Betts <jasen@xnet.co.nz> - 2017-05-04 06:34 +0000
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 01:45 -0700
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-04 01:52 -0700
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 11:42 -0700
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-04 21:22 -0700
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 23:04 -0700
          Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-04 23:24 -0700
            Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-05 00:19 -0700
              Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-05 00:45 -0700
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-05 02:17 -0700
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication jrwalliker@gmail.com - 2017-05-04 08:40 -0700
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 10:12 -0700
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication jrwalliker@gmail.com - 2017-05-04 10:27 -0700
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 11:01 -0700
          Re: Patch-panel fabrication makolber@yahoo.com - 2017-05-04 11:18 -0700
            Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-04 11:27 -0700
      Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Kuenz <g@crcomp.net> - 2017-05-06 05:33 +0000
        Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-06 15:40 -0700
          Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-06 20:15 -0700
            Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-06 23:47 -0700
              Re: Patch-panel fabrication whit3rd <whit3rd@gmail.com> - 2017-05-07 03:51 -0700
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-07 05:20 -0700
          Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Jan Panteltje <pNaOnStPeAlMtje@yahoo.com> - 2017-05-07 17:30 +0000
            Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-07 11:49 -0700
              Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Jan Panteltje <pNaOnStPeAlMtje@yahoo.com> - 2017-05-07 18:58 +0000
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-07 12:24 -0700
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Jan Panteltje <pNaOnStPeAlMtje@yahoo.com> - 2017-05-07 19:48 +0000
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-07 13:29 -0700
                Re: Patch-panel fabrication (POE) Jan Panteltje <pNaOnStPeAlMtje@yahoo.com> - 2017-05-07 20:54 +0000
  Re: Patch-panel fabrication Allan Herriman <allanherriman@hotmail.com> - 2017-05-07 10:35 +0000
    Re: Patch-panel fabrication Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> - 2017-05-07 05:26 -0700

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