Unlike ordinary patch panels, modular patch panels have detachable ports that can be changed according to business or technical development needs. They also support the connection of different network cables within the same rack, providing maximum rack space and versatility. The Cisco ® solution of panel and cable assemblies offers versatile solution for any breakout from 4x10 Gbs to 400 Gbs native. They come in a range of sizes, and are typically mountable, whether that's on a wall, or on a rack to make for easier. A patch panel is one of those components that is easy to overlook when planning a network — it does not switch, route, or process data, and to the uninitiated it can look like an expensive way to add an extra set of connectors between the cable and the switch.
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