R&M 19″ 1U Patch Panel 24-Port BASIC — Black, Empty (R795465)

The R&M 19″ 1U Patch Panel 24-Port BASIC is an unpopulated, 24-port structured cabling patch panel designed for smaller high-density network installations. It occupies a single 1U of standard 19-inch rack space and uses a snap-in adapter system that accepts R&M’s quality-proven RJ45 connection modules, letting installers populate ports individually as cabling requirements grow rather than committing to a fixed configuration upfront. The panel’s galvanized, blue-passivated sheet steel body pairs with a median gray ABS front screen and black finish, and each port position supports mechanical locking via a coding clip, giving technicians a secure, tool-free way to organize and color-code circuits across a dense rack. This empty BASIC panel suits Nairobi data centers, server rooms, and office network cabinets that need a flexible, expandable termination point for Cat5e or Cat6 structured cabling.

Design and Construction

The patch panel frame is built from galvanized, blue-passivated sheet steel, giving it the rigidity and corrosion resistance expected of rack-mounted infrastructure. The snap-in adapter units, which hold the individual RJ45 modules once installed, are made from polycarbonate and rated to UL94V-0 flame resistance — the highest self-extinguishing rating in the UL94 flammability class. The front screen is molded from ABS plastic, rated to UL94HB, and finished in median gray/NCS 2502-B, providing a visible contrast against the black panel body for easy port identification. Each snap-in adapter locks mechanically into position using a coding clip, which also enables color-based circuit identification without needing printed labels for every port.

Modularity and Termination

As an empty BASIC panel, this unit ships without pre-installed RJ45 modules, giving installers full control over which category of connection modules to fit — R&M’s Cat5e or Cat6 unshielded RJ45 modules are both compatible with the same snap-in adapter system. Each port is terminated individually, meaning a fault or upgrade on one port doesn’t require disturbing neighboring connections. This individual-termination design is particularly useful in environments where cabling categories or port counts change over time, since technicians aren’t locked into a single, factory-populated configuration.

Color Coding and Labeling

The panel supports visual color coding through R&M’s snap-in coding clips, available in eight colors (violet, brown, yellow, white, anthracite gray, blue, green, and red), each tied to a specific RAL reference. This allows network teams to visually distinguish circuit types, departments, or priority levels across a densely populated rack at a glance. A labeling window with exchangeable labeling strips sits alongside each port group, and an A4 labeling sheet is provided for custom, printed port identification — supporting structured, auditable cable management in commercial installations.

Installation Characteristics

The panel is built to standard 19-inch, 1U rack-mount dimensions, fitting directly into any standard equipment rack or cabinet using conventional rack screws. Because the snap-in adapter and coding clip system requires no specialist tooling to install or reconfigure, technicians can add, remove, or recolor modules directly at the rack without disassembling the panel. The halogen-free construction (per DIN/VDE 0472/815) makes it suitable for installations where fire-safety regulations restrict halogenated cable and hardware materials, such as data centers, hospitals, and public buildings.

Supported Applications

• Structured cabling for office and data center racks, providing a flexible 24-port termination point for Cat5e or Cat6 networks
• Phased network installations, where ports are populated incrementally as demand grows rather than all at once
• Color-coded circuit management, distinguishing departments, VLANs, or priority connections across a dense patch field
• Fire-regulated environments, where halogen-free, UL94-rated materials are a project requirement

Who This Patch Panel Is Best Suited For

• Data center and server room technicians building out structured cabling racks who need a flexible, modularly populated patch panel rather than a pre-terminated fixed panel
• Network installers on phased or budget-staged projects, fitting RJ45 modules only as circuits are actually needed, reducing upfront material cost
• IT infrastructure managers in Nairobi offices and commercial buildings standardizing on R&M’s structured cabling ecosystem for compatibility with existing R&M modules and coding clips
• Cabling contractors working in fire-regulated facilities, such as hospitals or public buildings, where halogen-free, UL94V-0-rated components are specified
• Facilities managing frequent moves, adds, and changes, where individual port termination and tool-free color coding simplify ongoing rack maintenance

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