Used to terminate all cable runs coming in from various rooms to one main location, such as server room or wiring closet, Patch Panels meet ANSI/EIA/TIA 568C.2 standard, have ABS plastic housing with SPCC metal frame, and feature gold-plated RJ45 port contacts. Panels support solid or stranded wire gauges from 22–26 AWG. Variations include 12 and 24 port options, shielded and non-shielded configurations, and Cat5e/6/6A compatibility.