Black Box JPM816A-HD User manual

BL A C K B OX®
Provide patching without punching down the
wires to the ports.
Meet CAT6 specifications.
Install in relay racks or communications cabinets.
Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels
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Customer
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Information
April 2010
JPM816A-HD
JPM820A-HD

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1. Specifications
Standards: TIA/EIA 568B.2-1, Category 6
Connectors: JPM816A-HD: (48) shielded RJ-45 on front; (48) shielded RJ-45 on back;
JPM820A-HD: (48) unshielded RJ-45 on front; (48) unshielded RJ-45 on back
Size: Panel including cable management: 1.75"H (1U) x 19"W x 6"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 15.3 cm)
Weight: JPM816A-HD: 3.8 lb. (1.7 kg);
JPM820A-HD: 3.3 lb. (1.5 kg)
2. Overview
The Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels meet Category 6 performance requirements and provide patching with-
out punching down the wires to the ports. These sturdy panels install in relay racks or communications cabinets.
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.
• (1) Category 6 High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panel
• (4) 10-32 cuphead screws
• (4) 12-24 cuphead screws
• (8) cable ties
• (4) drain wires (with shielded panel [JPM816A-HD] only)
• (8) station ID labels
3. Installation
Use the High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels in relay racks. They neatly organize and support the data cables you’ve installed
in the rear of the patch panel.
Follow these steps to install the patch panel in a relay rack or communications cabinet:
1. Find an empty rack space.
2. Install the panel with the supplied 10-32 or 12-24 cuphead screws.
3. Install the RJ-45 patch cables on the front and rear connectors. Make sure the rear patch cables are resting on the cable
management bar.

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4. When using the shielded High-Density Feed-Through Patch Panels, make sure to attach the necessary drain wires. Use one
drain wire for each shielded module on the patch panel. Attach the drain wire in either of the two places as shown in Figure
3-1. Connect the other end of the drain wire to proper ground.
Figure 3-1. Drain wire installation options for shielded models.
5. Use cable ties to secure the cables to the cable management bar. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Completed installation.
Lower right view
Top left view

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