Best way to terminate eight CAT6 cables?

clv101 · 6 Mar 2022 at 07:07

I have eight CAT6 cables popping out of a hole in a wall (plasterboard) under the stairs, what's the best way to terminate them? Initially thinking of two 4 way face plates, one above the other but is there a better way?

Armageus · 6 Mar 2022 at 08:29

10" patch panel?

https://www.cablemonkey.co.uk/10-patch-panels/9512-12-port-cat6-10-utp-patch-panel.html

clv101 · 6 Mar 2022 at 10:43

Armageus said:
10" patch panel?

https://www.cablemonkey.co.uk/10-patch-panels/9512-12-port-cat6-10-utp-patch-panel.html

Yeah, that'd work. Would it go on a bracket so a few inches proud of the wall or, recessed into the wall, flush?

andicole0 · 6 Mar 2022 at 10:52

clv101 said:
Yeah, that'd work. Would it go on a bracket so a few inches proud of the wall or, recessed into the wall, flush?

It is designed to fit a cabinet.

Zefan · 6 Mar 2022 at 10:56

You would mount the patch panel in a cabinet or open rack, either of which can be wall mounted. Look up wall mounted racks, if you only need the patch panel a 1u one will do however I expect you have some devices that could use some space to sit in ones with more shelves.

Sparx · 6 Mar 2022 at 11:00

If you don't have any need for a rack/cabinet, then these desktop style patch panels can work nicely as an alternative. It can be wall mounted to if needed.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/kwmobile-Cat6-Patch-Panel-Distribution/dp/B07QK93BTX/

Tbh I'd just go for whatever will look tidiest for where you have these runs coming in. If you think two 4 port Cat6 faceplates will look neat, then go for that method. If it's in a cupboard or out of the way, the patch panel might be preferable.