Molex Cat5e Patch Panels

Molex PowerCat 5e Patch Panels are designed to provide a simple, orderly and efficient means for connecting horizontal cabling.

The product includes the PowerCat 5e DataGate Jack, which features a spring-loaded shutter that not only protects it from dust and contaminants, but also ejects improperly seated patch cords.

Port identification is provided on the front and back of the panel and individual ports can be color-coded with icon labels, supplied separately. Manufactured from cold-rolled steel for strength and durability and finished in either graphite gray or black.

Features & Advantages

Available in 1U 24 Port and 2U 48 Port density
Each port features the patented DataGate Jack with spring-loaded shutter:
prevents incomplete mating
protects from dust and contaminants
Patented IDC V-shaped contacts that flex, not fatigue, when terminated
Features pointed IDC towers to speed termination and enhance cable retention
Dual color-coding allows for 568 A/B wiring configuration
Front and rear port labeling as well as panel identification label
4 x 6 ganged jack configuration
Removable cable management shelf(s) ensure bend radius compliance
Can be terminated using industry standard punchdown tools
Technical Information

Jack Connector

Plastic Housing: Thermoplastic UL94V-0 rated or equivalent
Operating Life: Minimum 750 insertion cycles
Contact Material: Copper Alloy
Contact Plating: 50µ" Gold/100µ" Nickel
Contact Force: 100g minimum
Plug Retention Force: 11 lbf minimum
IDC Connector

Plastic Housing: Thermoplastic UL94V-0 rated or equivalent
Operating Life: Minimum 20 reterminations
Contact Material: Copper Alloy
IDC Contact Plating: Tin/Lead Plate
Wire Accommodation: 22-24 AWG solid

Molex Connected Enterprise Solutions PowerCat C5e High Density Patch Panels are ideal for ISP applications or installations where cabinet/rack space is at a premium. Providing 48 ports in 1U, these patch panels offer an integral rear cable management tray specifically designed for neat and easy cable dressing. The front of the panel has a protected labeling facility for clear port labeling.

Suitable for high speed data transmission, this panel was designed to meet the highest performance standards in the industry, utilizing the PowerSum principle of measurement and testing.

Molex Connected Enterprise Solutions patented KATT IDC is dual color coded allowing for 568A and 568B wiring and is terminable using industry standard tooling. Fixing kit, cable ties and installation instructions are included.

Features & Advantages

PowerCat C5e performance
48 Ports 1U
PCB Mounted KATT IDC
EIA 568B wired
RJ45 Jacks
Standard 19" rack mounted
Graphite gray textured finish
NFPA (NEC, Life Safety Code) IBC
Technical Information

Jack Connector

Operating Life: Minimum 1000 insertion cycles
Contact Material: Copper based alloy
Contact Plating: 1.25 micrometers Au/Ni
Material: UL Listed Connector, IDC Connector
IDC Connector

Operating Life: Minimum 200 terminations
Contact Material: Copper based alloy
Contact Plating: Sn/Pb over Ni
Wire Size: 2x 26-22 AWG solid or stranded