Patch panel and network gear recommendations

[WMichaelH]

recomendation for cat6 gigabit rack mount patch panels 48 port or larger
followed by remainder of network and WiFi infrastructure for new construction 3 stores residence. Basement with 2 floors above. Recieving frontier Fios directly into home run a/v closet.
good throughput, consistent quality, good value. New network, with approximately 130 LAN runs in new construction.

 

[Trip]

I find that ICC offers great value; for the basics especially, very similar to Panduit, Belden, Hubbell -- definitely contractor grade. They do a very cool double-density 48-port 1U panel for their HD jacks, and also have a rapid tool just like Fluke or the OEM-specific ones.

That said, there are other great systems, too. Belden REVConnect, Ortonics KT2, etc. Just stick to a TAA/BAA, verified commercial brand (no Chinese whitelabel or Monoprice) and you should be good.

Hope that helps!

 

[kwolson59]

130 LAN runs???!!! I'm new to this forum but that sounds outrageous. What type of stuff is hooked up to all that?

 

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recomendation for cat6 gigabit rack mount patch panels 48 port or larger
followed by remainder of network and WiFi infrastructure for new construction 3 stores residence. Basement with 2 floors above. Recieving frontier Fios directly into home run a/v closet.
good throughput, consistent quality, good value. New network, with approximately 130 LAN runs in new construction.

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