A fiber distribution panel is another name for a fiber optic patch panel. Its real task is to terminate the fiber optic cable and enable access to the individual fibers. Fiber patch panels are termination devices that are designed to house connectors and splice units in a secure, organised environment.
Fiber patch panels can be rack-mounted or wall-mounted, and are typically used in close proximity to termination equipment (within patch cable reach). Fiber optic cable, splices, and connections can be housed, organized, managed, and protected in both types.
Wall Mount Fiber Optic Patch Panel
Fiber patch panels can hold fiber adapter panels (also known as connector panels), as well as trunk cables, connectors, and patch cords, and they usually include built-in cable management.
Individual cable fibers can be cross-linked, connected to lightwave equipment, or tested at the patch panel using fiber patch cables. It also has a link demarcation point and enables for individual fibre tagging.
Construction of a fiber patch panel
The following are the components of a typical termination unit:
The patch panel is divided into two compartments: one for the bulkhead receptacles or adapters, and the other for the splice tray and extra fibre storage. Patch cable management trays are available as an option for some patch panels and allow for the orderly storage of long patch cables.
The adapter is located on the bulkhead panel of the patch panel (receptacle and barrow). The adapter enables the fibre connector on the cable to connect to the proper patch cable connector. It has a low optical loss connection over a wide range of connector matings.
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