Installation Instructions
Rack Unit Specifics
A rack unit, U or RU is a unit of measure that describes the height of electronic equipment designed to mount within a 19-inch rack or a 23-inch rack. The following are some dimensions of rack heights that are common to computer equipment:
| Rack Unit |
Dimensions |
| Half-U |
.875 in - 22.25 mm |
| 1U |
1.75 in - 44.45 mm |
| 2U |
3.5 in - 88.9 mm |
| 3U |
5.25 in - 133.35 mm |
| 4U |
7.0 in - 177.8 mm |
| 5U |
8.75 in - 222.25 mm |
| 6U |
10.5 in - 266.70 mm |
High-Density - For networking projects where space is at a premium and efficiency is paramount, Primus Cable supplies High-Density Patch Panels. Typically, these high-density patch panels feature more keystone jacks while still adhering to the industry-standard rack sizes.These patch panels come in both 24 and 48 port versions with flush mounted jacks. It is designed from solid 16 gauge steel with rounded edges for safety.
Wallmount - This Patch Panel is able to be mounted to a surface or wall.
Rackmount - This Patch Panel is designed to be installed in a network rack as a component of a larger network system
Blank Network Patch Panel Accessories
Need the versatility of running different types of networking cable on a project? Blank patch panels allow you to combine Ethernet cable, fiber optic cable, and coax connections through one patch panel. No keystone jacks are pre-loaded into this type of patch panel, so it can be customized according to the application.
To learn more about our Blank Network Cable Patch Panels please visit our overview page. Our Patch Panels can be combined with a wide array of products such as:
