UTP Component | HCI - High-Quality Ethernet Connectivity & Structured Cabling Solutions

In this section, you’ll find HCI Unshielded Component-Rated Patch Panels. What does Component-Rated mean? Let’s take Augmented Cat 6 for example, Component-Rated means the Patch Panel itself meets ISO/IEC 11801 Ed. 2.2 Cat 6a (the stricter requirements) or ANSI/TIA 568.2-D Cat 6A connecting hardware test limits. Connecting Hardware Limits are the most stringent requirements a patch panel could have. A patch panel meets NEXT, FEXT, Return Loss, Insertion Loss, TCL/TCTL and Alien Crosstalk requirements is entitled to “Component-Rated”. And please do not forget to verify both odd and even ports because sometimes they have different circuitry inside. Component-Rated Patch Panels will benefit you in many ways: 1. Short links – you won’t have to worry the minimum point to point cabling length potentially used in data center. 2. Mixed and Match – you can freely mixed and match other suppliers’ patch cords and cables to link up the cabling. 3. Interconnection on the field – you’ll have fair margins when linking up all kinds of inter or cross connection with the other patch panel in telecomm or equipment rooms regardless of the patch cord length. HCI offers a full range of Ethernet connectivity and structured cabling products, including modular plugs, couplers, patch cords, and cable management tools for optimal network installations.