Eaton N252‑024‑6A – Network Patch Panel 10 Gbps

Overview

The Eaton N252‑024‑6A is a 24‑port, 1U rack‑mount Cat6a network patch panel designed for structured cabling termination in Ethernet LAN environments. It provides organized 110 punchdown connection points for copper twisted‑pair cabling and is deployed by network engineers and data center technicians to centralize horizontal uplinks and downlinks within racks. Its primary role is to serve as a termination and cross‑connect point for Category 6a, Cat6, and Cat5e copper cabling.

This panel supports 24 RJ‑45 network connections, fully rated for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) data transfer performance over Cat6a cabling, meeting or exceeding industry Cat6a standards. Port numbering and labeling simplify port identification during deployment, and a detachable rear cable management bar assists in maintaining orderly cable routing.

Physically, the N252‑024‑6A mounts into 1U of an EIA‑standard 19‑inch network rack and integrates directly into typical IDF, MDF, and rack environments where horizontal cabling is terminated. The panel is built for high‑density patching and structured cabling frameworks commonly found in enterprise wiring closets and telecommunications rooms.

Integration is straightforward: this patch panel is compatible with standard 22–24 AWG solid copper cable, supports both T568A and T568B wiring schemes, and works with standard RJ‑45 patch cords and cable managers. Cable management components included with the panel reduce stress on terminated pairs and improve signal integrity by keeping slack controlled.

In practical deployment, use N252‑024‑6A to terminate horizontal runs from edge switches in a core or distribution rack and tie them into uplink trunks using labeled and numbered ports. In a high‑density wiring closet, the panel groups 24 connections into one rack space and feeds them into network equipment via short patch cords.

This device is not suitable for environments requiring feed‑through connections (no integrated rear RJ‑45 receptacles) or for shielded cabling without selecting a variant explicitly specified for shielded media. Additionally, it is not designed as a modular keystone‑jack panel; only fixed RJ‑45 punchdown terminations are supported.

Key Features

• 24 RJ‑45 ports with labeled numbering for clear assignment
• 1U EIA‑standard 19” rack mount patch panel form factor
• Supports Cat6a/Cat6/Cat5e 110 punchdown termination
• Fully rated for 10 Gbps Ethernet throughput
• Rear detachable cable management bar included

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