Belkin Patch Panels Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Maximum Bandwidth supported by Belkin Patch Panels?
 
 
Patch Panel SKU
 
 Maximum Bandwidth supported
F4P338-24-AB524-Port (1U) CAT5e Patch Panel (Rated up to 110Mbps)
F4P638-48-AB548-Port (2U) Cat6 Patch Panel (Rated up to 10Gbps)
F4P506-16
 
Depending on the fiber type used, this patch panel can support up to 100Gbps. Most applications today require support for 1Gbps or 10Gbps, which this patch panel will support. 16-Port (1U) Fiber Patch Panel (ST/ST)
F4P638-24-AB524-Port (1U) Cat6 Patch Panel (Rated up to 10Gbps)
F4P600-1616-Port (1U) CAT6a Patch Panel (Rated up to 10Gbps)
F4P338-96-AB596-Port (3U) CAT5e Patch Panel (Rated up to 110Mbps)
C-PP5-24-F-BK24-Port (1U) CAT5e Patch Panel (Rated up to 1Gbps)
F4P338-12-AB512-Port (1U) CAT5e Patch Panel (Rated up to 110Mbps)
F4P338-12AB5-WM
 
12-Port (1U) CAT5e Patch Panel (Rated up to 110Mbps) - Wall Mountable
F4P600-2424-Port (1U) CAT6a Patch Panel (Rated up to 10Gbps)
 
2. Are the patch panel blocks (groups of 6) of C-PP5-48-F-BK removable?
 
Yes.  The patch panel blocks are removable.
 
3. Does the F4P338-24-AB5 patch panel come with the mounting bracket and screws?
 
Yes.  The mounting bracket is already part of the patch panel assembly.
 
4. Does the Belkin 16-port CATA6a Patch Panel F4P600-16 has a 110 termination block on the other end of the connection?
 
Our patch panels use punch down 110 keystones, so on one side is the RJ-45 female receptacle, and on the other side is a punch down to hard wire the backbone cable into the patch panel. 
 
5. Is there any Belkin Patch Panel that comes non-terminated?  
 
Yes.  We have F4P400-48 (48 PORT BLANK PATCH PANEL).
 
6. Do Belkin Patch Panels have a 110 termination block on the other end of the connection?
 
Our patch panels use punch down 110 keystones, so on one side is the RJ-45 female receptacle, and on the other side is a punch down to hard wire the backbone cable into the patch panel.  This applies for F4P338, C-PP5, F4P638, and F4P600.
 
7. Which of the Patch Panels are front loading?
 
The F4P638, C-PP5, F4P338, F4P600 are all front loading.  However, these Belkin Patch Panels are front loading in terms of the panel can be screwed into the rack from the front, all cables are rear loaded, not front loaded (same for key stones).
 
8. Do all of Belkin copper patch panels come with a strain relief bar?
 
UTP Cat5e patch panels do not have a strain relief bar, but Cat6 and Cat6a patch panels do have a strain relief bar as the cables are thicker gauge due to shielding on the cables.  Listed below are Belkin copper Patch Panels that come with a strain relief bar:
 
  • F4P638
  • F4P600
 
9. What material is used for the F4P638 patch panel?
  • Panel:  SPCC, 1.5mm thickness with Black (RAL 9005) color painted.
  • RJ45 Jack:
    • Housing:  ABS, UL 94V-0.
    • Contact Bracket:  PC, UL 94V-2, transparent color.
  • RJ45 Jack Contact:
    • Material:  Phosphor Bronze with Nickel plated.
    • Contact Area:  50 micro-inch Gold plated Plug contact area.
  • IDC:
    • Housing:  PC + Glass Fiber, UL 94V-2.
    • Terminal:  Phosphor Bronze with Tin plated.
  • Jack Bracket Set:  ABS, UL 94V-0.
  • Cable Holder:  SPCC, 1.5mm thickness with Black (RAL 9005) color painted.
  • PCB:  FR4, UL 94V-0

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