Shielded 48-Port Rack-Mounted Patch Panel Manages Cat5e/6 Cable in a 5 Gbps Ethernet Network

Tripp Lite’s N252-048-SH-K patch panel features 48 fully-shielded RJ45 ports for organizing your Cat5e/6 cable in just 1U of rack space. Its color-coded ports support EIA/TIA T568 A/B wiring standards for structured cabling, making it ideal for connecting computers, routers, switches, wireless access points, security cameras, sensors and other high-speed devices in a 5 Gbps Ethernet network.

  • 48 RJ45 ports connect Cat5e/6 Ethernet devices
  • Requires 1U space in a standard 19 in. open frame rack or enclosure
  • Supports EIA/TIA T568B wiring standards for Krone-type terminations
  • Supports 5 Gbps speeds
  • Fully-shielded ports
  • Color-coded IDC punchdown slots
  • TAA-Compliant for GSA Schedule Purchases


Fully-Shielded to Prevent Interference and Increase Stability

The UL-approved N252-048-SH-K patch panel’s 48 ports are all fully-shielded to prevent exterior electromagnetic interference and to accommodate shielded cable for a more stable performance.

Typical Applications

  • Connect computers, network appliances and high-speed electronic devices in an Ethernet network configuration
  • Securely organize up to 48 connections and minimize cable clutter

What’s in the Box?

  • N252-048-SH-K Cat6 48-Port Patch Panel, 1U
  • (48) Cable ties
  • (4) Screws
  • Grounding wire
  • Installation guide