As a patch panel offers people easy cable management, it has been widely acknowledged by more and more users and expertise. When choosing a patch panel, a lot of factors can be considered, like types and designs. I would like to recommend you patch panels from there perspectives, that is, cabling system, port density, and space saving.

Cabling System of Patch Panel

As we all know, the patch panel used in fiber cabling system is called fiber patch panel and the one used in copper cabling systems named copper patch panel. As far as I am concerned, the fiber patch panel deserves the higher price since it is a lot easier to install. However, copper patch panel can also be your first choice as it is cost-efficient and durable, like the Cat6 patch panel introduced in the next part.

1U High 19" fiber patch panel is easy to install for better deployment and expand your network for interconnection and cross-connection inside the rack mount and cabinet. It has 24 ports and is available with two adapter types: SC and LC duplex.

Specially designed for Gigabit Ethernet applications, Cat6 Ethernet patch panel meets and even exceeds the TIA/EIA 568 industry specification, and are compatible with all kinds of Cat6 cables and related accessories. Besides, Cat6 patch panels feature high-density and offer the performance required for present and next generation data communications networks and applications.

Port Density of Patch Panel

Port density seems to be a main concern when choosing a patch panel. The patch panel with more ports enables more connectivity. Common patch panels are always designed in 8 or 12-port configurations. While high-density patch panels are available in flat and angled designs with 24 or 48 ports configurations. High-density patch panel is suitable for installations with limited space.

Take the Cat6 Ethernet patch panels we mentioned above as an example, as high-density patch panels, they are available in 12-port, 24-port, 48-port configurations, and feature enhanced front and rear labeling mark for easy circuit identification. In addition, the cat6 patch panel provided by FS.COM contains user-friendly number coding and removable rear cable manager which is conducive to uninstall and install.

Space Saved by Patch Panel

In general, I, myself, prefer wall mount patch panel to rack mount patch panel, because it is installed above the floor, sparing much space for other equipment standing on the ground.

Wall mount patch panel provided by FS.COM possesses number labeling for easy outlet identification, and is used to provide the critical connection between various fiber cables and optical equipment fixed on the customer’s house or office, offering networking and fiber distribution from the wiring closet to the user’s terminal equipment. Furthermore, it can be fixed quickly and easily to the wall using four screws.

Conclusion

Hope you have saved a lot of time and energy by checking out the list we have above. However, another aspect not mentioned is the budget, as many people would struck in a dilemma that whether to choose a patch panel only for now or the expensive one for future. Considering this, you can first choose what function and performance you actually need, then compare the price of the same type of patch panel between different vendors. Here I can assure you that FS.COM can provide you with best quality and reasonable price. If you have puzzles, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nowadays, there exists five physical layer standards for Gigabit Ethernet, adopting optical fiber, twisted pair cable, or shielded balanced copper cable. They are 1000BASE-X, 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-CX. Today, let’s see the 1000BASE-X first. “X” in the term refers to 4B/5B block coding for Fast Ethernet or 8B/10B block coding for Gigabit Ethernet. 1000BASE-X is used for gigabit Ethernet connections that transmit data mainly over fiber optic cable. When referring to 1000BASE-X, two popular types of it can not be neglected, that is 1000BASE-SX SFP and 1000BASE-LX SFP.

1000BASE-SX SFP

The SX systems allows data being transmitted in two opposite directions simultaneously, but it is operated with multimode fiber only, using the cheaper 850nm wavelength laser diodes. According to the bandwidth and attenuation of the fiber optic cable connected, the maximum distance supported varies between 220 and 550 meters. The 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver module is highly compatible with the 1000BASE-SX standard. So 1000BASE-SX SFP supports link length of up to 550m (depending on fiber type) on multimode fiber at 1Gbps. This optic works at 850nm wavelength and uses a LC connector. Take Generic SFP1G-SX-85 for example, this 1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver is able to realize 550m link length through OM2 MMF with LC duplex.

1000BASE-LX SFP

In contrast to 1000Base-SX, 1000BASE-LX, a type of standard for implementing Gigabit Ethernet networks uses long wavelength, can operate not only with multimode fiber fulfilling a maximum length of 550 meters but also with single-mode fiber a working distance of up to 10 km. If you want to add, replace or upgrade the ports on your networking equipment later, 1000BASE-LX SFP will be a cost-effective choice for you. Huawei eSFP-GE-LX10-SM1310 is a 1000BASE-LX SFP transceiver that operates over a wavelength of 1310nm for 10 km on SMF.

1000BASE-SX VS 1000BASE-LX SFP

1000BASE-SX SFP is designed for shorter distance transmission, while SFP LC LX transceiver for long-haul transmission. 1000BASE-LX SFP is preferably used for connecting high-speed hubs, Ethernet switches, and routers together in different wiring closets or buildings using long cabling, and developed to support longer-length multimode building fiber backbones and single-mode campus backbones. While 1000BASE-SX SFP is highly popular for intra-building links in large office buildings, co-location facilities and carrier neutral internet exchanges. They can both work in a wide range of temperature(-40℃~75℃).

Conclusion

As mentioned above, 1000BASE-LX SFP and 1000BASE-SX SFP are both popular with the consumers. Advantages of them and differences between them have been showcased. And you just need to compare the specification with your actual need. However, with so many products available in the market, sham or genuine, brand-new or second-hand, careful notice should be given if you want to select an ideal one. FS.COM offers a large amount of in-stock 1000BASE SFP transceivers that are compatible for Cisco, Juniper, Dell, Brocade, or Netgear in various options. If you have any requirement of our products, please send your request to us.