How to Terminate on a Patch Panel

This video provides a step by step approach on how to terminate twisted pair cables onto a loaded patch panel.

Materials and Tools
1. Patch Panel - 12Port CAT5E Wall Mount Surface Patch Panels Dual-use 110 Cologne Network Cable Rack Wall-Mountable Rack for Network Wiring
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2. Impact tool - Fluke Networks 10055110 D814 Impact Punch Down Tool with EverSharp 110 Blade
3. Scissors - Klein Free Fall Snip, Carbon Steel
4. UTP Cable Stripper - Wen&Cheng 10pcs Mini Wire Stripper Knife Crimper Plier Crimping Cable Punch Stripping Tool for Cable with Diameter 5-6.2mm

[KrzysztofPabich]

This is not only the best and cleanest job I saw on Youtube but also the simplest and easiest explanation of what can end up as a very messy project. Thank you!

[stanmoderate]

The ONLY neat IT installer I have ever seen!

[CB]

I like the fact you ensured all the pairs are roughly the same length. I've not paid attention to this aspect before.

[phill]

finally, someone on YouTube who knows how to correctly patch a panel!

[Darriok]

Been a wireman for years and I still learned a lot from this video. Thank you.

[TrashCanDo]

Craftsmanship and finesse explained with clarity!

[Khul_breeze]

Nice job Roland. I really like how you pinched and held the twisted pair in place and unravel it only enough to be pushed in. This helps the clippings stay together. Secondly, I liked the stand off dressing method, very clean appearance. Looking forward to see the next video. Bravo and thank you.

[richardhyman]

Thank you Sir for making this video!! I cannot tell you how many videos I've looked through that only showed a single punchdown sample which left me questioning how to do the rest. Yours is the most complete and straight forward video and then you went on to show alternate methods for organizing. I really appreciate this and you have a great way of demonstrating. You've earned another subscriber! Keep up the great work!

[perryspecht]

Well done. Clear and easy to understand every step. You are a gifted teacher!

[sp]

I’ve done many installs and was rather impressed with your work. Keep up the perfectionism 👍

[drstewart]

This is generally a very good job, with informative, correct explanation of the whats and whys of termination. My only feedback would be to preserve the twists in the individual pairs right up to the punchdown block. This was mostly the case in the video, with a few pairs being a bit looser than I'd feel comfortable with. Preserving the twists could potentially make the difference between a pass or fail when certifying the cable run, particularly when dealing with higher categories of cable. But this is a small criticism, and again, very good instruction. I've subscribed and look forward to your content!

[shawnphillips]

Wire management and bracket is always needed so you can easily troubleshoot lines in the future 🙌

[Korpaksson]

Very nice and clean work! When I was installing my home network, I had no former experience with those small 10'' patch panels. In comparison to their bigger friends (19'') they seem to lack some cable support from the back. To manage cables routing I added complete support made from aluminum pipes. But what I clearly see on Your video, it wasn't necessary. ;)

[ltdees]

Very nice and informative...I cannot tell you how many patch-panel wiring nightmares I've walked into...👍

[timothymaxwelldudu]

Simplification at its best, thank you for such a unique video.

[ecur]

Great video and explanation from a true pro in the business, thank you.

[davegtymz]

I enjoyed this thoroughly. Simple, easy to understand and very neat. Keep up the quality work!

[mahmoudsharafan]

You have no clue how much I needed this, I can't thank you enough 🙏🏻
THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[elherny]

muy bueno, arriba de la mesa se lo ve facil, el problema esta cuando lo tenes que hacer en un rack que se encuentra en altura por ejemplo o cuando no tenes mucho margen de cables qua ya estan tirados! ahi empieza el desafio del contorsionista

[juanjobsarg]

Hace décadas hacia este trabajo, con cable categoría tres que era básicamente cable multipar telefónico. Hice laburos para el banco mundial en Argentina. Me encanta el cableado estructural.