What is a Patch Panel?

Learn what patch panels are and the different types, as well as how they keep large numbers of cables organized in a data center.
A patch panel in a local area network (LAN) is a mounted hardware assembly that contains ports that are used to connect and manage incoming and outgoing LAN cables.

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