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Black Box CAT5e Patch Panel, Punchdown - 2U, Unshielded, 48-PortEngineered for professional network deployments, the Black Box CAT5e Patch Panel delivers dependable, high density termination for complex Ethernet layouts. This 48 port, 2U patch panel is built for data centers, server rooms, and enterprise wiring closets where durability, organization, and performance matter. Designed for unshielded Cat5e cabling, it offers fast, clean terminations with a robust punchdown interface, helping you scale your LAN
Engineered for professional network deployments, the Black Box CAT5e Patch Panel delivers dependable, high-density termination for complex Ethernet layouts. This 48-port, 2U patch panel is built for data centers, server rooms, and enterprise wiring closets where durability, organization, and performance matter. Designed for unshielded Cat5e cabling, it offers fast, clean terminations with a robust punchdown interface, helping you scale your LAN backbone while keeping cable management neat and accessible. With ETL verification and a comprehensive hardware kit, this patch panel is a trusted cornerstone for reliable connectivity in challenging environments.
- High-density 48-port layout: Accommodates a full 48-port copper network in a compact 2U footprint, enabling neat, scalable terminations in crowded racks while simplifying labeling and port mapping for quick maintenance.
- Punchdown termination for rapid installations: Precise punchdown termination supports quick, reliable connections. The panel is designed for standard 110-style tooling, delivering consistent performance across all ports and reducing termination time on large deployments.
- Unshielded Cat5e performance for everyday networks: Optimized for Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and general office applications. The unshielded design offers straightforward compatibility with standard category 5e cabling, minimizing crosstalk and maintaining signal integrity in typical office environments.
- Premium construction and included hardware: Heavy-duty metal frame (0.059" / 16-gauge) with solid mounting capability, plus 12-24 and 10-32 screws, stuffer caps, and cable ties to support fast and organized installations right out of the box.
- ETL Verified with long-term reliability: ETL Verified for quality assurance, backed by a 2-year warranty. This patch panel is designed to meet industry standards and endure everyday rack use, offering dependable performance over time.
Technical Details of Black Box CAT5e Patch Panel, Punchdown - 2U, Unshielded, 48-Port
- Port Count: 48 RJ45 Cat5e ports in a 2U, 19" rack-mountable chassis.
- Construction: Heavy-duty metal frame designed to withstand rack environments; frame thickness and body components optimized for durability and long life.
- Material: 0.059" (16-gauge) steel frame with compatible body hardware to ensure rigidity and reliable terminations under load.
- Termination: Punchdown (110-style) termination for fast, secure connections with Cat5e cables.
- Cable Type: Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cat5e, suitable for standard Ethernet deployments and office networks.
- Contacts: Gold-plated contacts with a 50-micron plating for corrosion resistance and stable electrical performance over time.
- Mounting: 2U rack-mount configuration; compatible with standard 19" racks and mounting rails using included screws and hardware.
- Included Hardware: 12-24 and 10-32 mounting screws, stuffer caps, and cable ties to support quick, tidy installations and easy future reconfigurations.
- Certification: ETL Verified, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards for professional networking hardware.
- Warranty: 2-year warranty from Black Box, reflecting confidence in long-term reliability and support.
- Compatibility: Designed to work with standard Cat5e Ethernet patches, keystone jacks, and patch cables used in enterprise wiring closets and data centers.
how to install Black Box CAT5e Patch Panel, Punchdown - 2U, Unshielded, 48-Port
- Step 1: Prepare your rack and panel location. Ensure the rack is stable and that there is adequate space for cable management. Identify the 19" mounting rails where the 2U patch panel will be mounted.
- Step 2: Attach the patch panel to the rack using the included 12-24 and 10-32 screws. Align the holes with the rack rails and secure firmly to prevent vibration or movement during cable rearrangement.
- Step 3: Route Cat5e cables from the network switch, telecom room, or distribution frame to the patch panel location. Leave extra length for labeling and future changes, while keeping cables organized to minimize bending radius and crosstalk.
- Step 4: Perform punchdown terminations for each port using an appropriate punchdown tool. Ensure each wire pair is terminated into the correct port according to your labeling scheme, and verify that each termination is solid and compliant with standard Cat5e guidelines.
- Step 5: Label every port for easy identification. Use a durable label system to map patch panel ports to switch ports or upstream devices, which speeds up moves, adds, and changes.
- Step 6: Apply stuffer caps to any unused ports to keep dust and debris out of the panel. Use cable ties to neatly bundle and route cables, maintaining good airflow and reducing strain on terminations.
- Step 7: Test the connections. Use a LAN tester or a qualified network tester to verify continuity, pair integrity, and correct port mapping. Address any mis-terminated cables promptly before placing the panel into regular service.
- Step 8: If applicable, install the panel cover or safety shields and re-check the mounting fittings. Confirm that all cables are secured and that airflow around the panel remains unobstructed to preserve performance.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is the port configuration? A: The panel provides 48 Cat5e RJ45 ports in a 2U rack-mountable form factor for high-density, organized termination in LAN and data center environments.
- Q: Is this panel shielded? A: No. It is an unshielded Cat5e patch panel designed for standard unshielded twisted pair networks and typical office environments where shielding is not required.
- Q: Does it support PoE? A: A patch panel is a passive termination device and does not supply PoE power. Use a PoE-capable switch or injector to power PoE devices, while the panel handles data terminations.
- Q: What is included with the patch panel? A: The package includes the patch panel itself, mounting screws (12-24 and 10-32), stuffer caps, cable ties, and the hardware required for rack installation. It is ETL Verified and backed by a 2-year warranty.
- Q: What warranty and support are available? A: The panel comes with a 2-year warranty, with Black Box providing product support for setup, troubleshooting, and ongoing reliability considerations.
- Q: What standards does it meet? A: It is designed for Cat5e UTP networks and is ETL Verified, reflecting compliance with applicable safety and performance standards for networking hardware.
- Q: Can I use this panel in a three-phase or high-density data center? A: Yes, the 2U, 48-port configuration is suitable for high-density deployments in professional data centers and wiring closets, provided you have adequate rack space and proper cable management practices.
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I have had this printer for two years now. I purchased it to do invitations and signs for my Daughter's baby shower. I designed an invitation, printed more than sixty copies with address labels, return address labels, numerous signs, games
and raffles tickets. I used it again for the Baby's 1st Birthday same amount of items. I have not had to fill the colored ink in over 2 years. I have filled the black. My husband also uses it for work and I've printed several other projects including pictures. Everything has always exceeded my expectations. For the price you get excellent quality. I find the software easy to use and update.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Simple and not Drama claim process.
’ve had Asurion coverage for a couple of years and never needed to use it until recently, when my pool salt cell (less than two years old) stopped working. I had purchased it with an Asurion protection plan, so I contacted them to start a claim.
The process was simple and straightforward to follow. In the end, they honored the plan and covered the cost of my salt cell based on the value when I originally bought it. They issued me a gift card that I could use on Amazon for that amount.
While prices have gone up and a new cell now costs about $200 more, it was still definitely worth having the coverage. Overall, I’m satisfied with how the claim was handled.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love this protection plan
Quick and easy. My daughter's cracked her screen on her phone, as soon as it happened I went on the app, filed the claim. Ten minutes later I received the email with the shipping lable. The following day I dropped the phone off at ups and 4 hours later I received the digital gift card. Ive filed several claims since getting the protection plan and with four kids its definitelysomething im glad to have especially since i dont have to buy a protectionplan for each item now. I have filed claims for electric scooter the stoped working for no reason, my son's phone stopped charging, my oldest daughter cracked her phone screen, my son's video game controllers up and died and each time it was quick and easy and no fuss
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 1
Don't waste your money - these people will not help you
On March 9th 2024, I purchased a MCombo Lift Chair costing $785. On the same day, through the same Amazon account (my PERSONAL account since I also have a business account), I purchased an Asurion Complete Protect policy at the cost of $16.99 per month plus taxes. About one month ago, a problem arose with the chair that required me to make a claim using the "Complete Protect" policy that I had purchased for that very item. The claim was initiated on January 1st, 2025 - On January 3rd, I received an email asking me for photographs showing the damage for which I was making a claim. I sent those photographs via email to the address provided on January 6th. On January 27th, having not received ANY response from Asurion, I contacted them via phone and was told that my purchase had been made with a business account, that it was being used for business purposes, and was therefore not covered. I assured the Asurion Representative that it was most certainly not a business use, and that the chair that I was claiming for had been purchased because I had extensive shoulder surgery done that made it impossible to get in and out of bed. After speaking (unsuccessfully) with the Asurion Rep, I then contacted Amazon Customer Service. I spoke with an Amazon Customer Service Representative on the phone who confirmed that I had in fact used my personal account to purchase the chair and the Asurion Complete Protect policy. That representative went on to send a message to Asurion on my behalf confirming that the purchase was for personal use and not business use. Asurion responded, asking me to call them with the order number for the Asurion purchase. The number I gave was the exact same order number on my order history, however, the Asurion Rep could not find it. I was finally able to discover that the order number in Asurion's system was entirely different and isn't even in the same format as an Amazon order number.
Upon the Asurion representative finding my plan, she informed me that the chair was listed as being purchased for business use (despite Amazon confirming that it was NOT) but that I should give them "a couple of business days" to resolve the issue. Five business days later, still no response and so I called them again (Yesterday - February 1st 2025)... Lo and behold, I got the same crap yet again... the purchase was listed as business use and was therefore being denied, but she promised to remove the business use commentary and put the claim through again.
Today, February 2nd, I called Amazon yet again to escalate and had to call THREE times because the first two calls resulted in me finally being connected to an Asurion representative (two different reps) and each time, the Asurion representative hung up the phone as soon as my name was mentioned.
It has become clear to me that the Asurion "Complete Protect" policy is a SCAM - they will NOT take care of your issue, regardless of how long you've been paying. I have been paying every month since March 9th last year - so they've received over $170 from me thus far, with zero other claims, and if I am able to cancel right now, I will only receive $16.99 back. All I want, is the chair that I purchased the policy for coverage of, to be repaired or replaced. Asurion are NOT helping, and are actively avoiding contact.
At this point, I am considering legal action against Asurion for fraud - perhaps even a Class Action. I'll wait and see if my issue gets resolved within the next 10 days or so.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Asurion is AWESOME!
Ok, so let me start with the fact that you should NOT waste your time calling Amazon's customer service if you think you have a claim under Asurion's monthly protection plan. CALL ASURION!
I wasted almost an hour with Amazon representatives that have absolutely no training in how the Asurion plan works, or even any idea if my item was covered. In fact, they told me the mechanized chair I purchased under the plan wasn't covered!
Finally, my call got escalated to a manager who was just as clueless about my coverage, but had the best idea ever... call Asurion!
The smartest thing I did that morning was hang up with Amazon, and reach out to Asurion as I should have done in the first place.
Dealing with Asurion's customer service, after my Amazon call, was like being elevated to VIP status! 😄
Asurion's rep nicely took all my info, including the chair's purchase date and order number. Then they asked that I upload a couple of pictures of the product, along with a written description of the malfunction I had mentioned over the phone.
This is where it gets really good. They told me they'd review the claim to determine if they'd send a repair
specialist or reimburse me the cost of the item. In less than 48 hours, they determined that a payout was in order, and sent me an email that included an Amazon gift card for the total cost of the item minus the taxes I had paid, which I loaded directly into my Amazon wallet. Apparently, Asurion does not include the purchase taxes in their coverage.
But, I can live with that.
All in all, Asurion's claims division get a double thumbs up 👍🏽👍🏽, and the company gets big ups from me for not only standing behind their protection plan, but doing so expeditiously!
Special note: If you buy a lot of stuff from Amazon, and have Asurion's monthly protection plan, scroll the item listing before pulling the trigger on your purchase... you need to see the green streamer that indicates your product is protected by the plan. If you don't see that, check to see if there are alternative products that might be covered. There are very few electronic or high ticket items that aren't covered, but looking for that green banner in the item description that says it's covered is key to foregoing any future headaches.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2026