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MEP - Electrical Systems

Patch Panel Termination

ELV, ICT & Security Systems
Also known asPanel Termination

Patch Panel Termination is the process of terminating backbone or horizontal cabling onto the ports of a patch panel so connections can be managed with patch cords. In data centers it creates the fixed cross-connect and interconnect points in racks and distribution frames, and its quality directly affects insertion loss, return loss and overall link performance.

Category: MEP - Electrical Systems  ·  Subcategory: ELV, ICT & Security Systems  ·  Part of the AIDC Technical Terminology reference.

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