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Black 2U metal patch panel with 48 CAT6 ports

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation JPM648A-R2 CAT6 Patch Panel 48 Port 2U Unshielded

SKU CH-0AJE-9H07B MPN JPM648A-R2

A 48-port CAT6 patch panel in a 2U rack-mount frame with punchdown jacks and flash gold contacts

  • Product typePatch Panel
  • Product colorBlack
  • Meets or exceeds industry standards with fully populated CAT6 jacks
  • 16-gauge metal frame provides robust mounting structure
  • Flash gold contacts ensure reliable signal transmission
  • Includes 12-24 and 10-32 screws for versatile rack installation
  • 48-port density in 2U form factor maximises rack space

48-Port CAT6 Patch Panel

The Black Box Corporation JPM648A-R2 is a 2U unshielded patch panel fully populated with 48 CAT6 jacks. It is built for network installers and IT teams who need a dense, standards-compliant termination point in a standard rack. The 16-gauge metal frame provides a rigid mounting surface for structured cabling projects.

16-Gauge Frame and Mounting Hardware

The panel ships with 12-24 and 10-32 mounting screws so it fits common rack threads without extra hardware. Flash gold contacts on every jack resist corrosion and maintain low resistance over repeated insertions. The fully populated design eliminates the need to source and snap in separate keystone modules during installation.

48-Port Density in 2U

Forty-eight ports in a 2U footprint leave room for cable management above and below the panel in a standard cabinet. It comfortably handles horizontal cabling runs for workstation drops and patch cord connections to switches. The unshielded construction means it is not suited for environments that require shielded pathways or alien crosstalk mitigation.

How it compares

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Price $140.99
Pricier than about 71% of the 559 comparable items (median $56.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBlack Box
Model nameJPM648A-R2
Part numberJPM648A-R2
Product typePatch Panel
Product colorBlack
Size & build
Shipping weight1.16 kg
Package size508 × 114 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the flash gold contacts on the JPM648A-R2 need periodic cleaning or replacement?

Flash gold contacts on the JPM648A-R2 resist oxidation and typically do not require cleaning or replacement under normal indoor use.

What limits the number of active connections on this 48-port CAT6 panel during sustained use?

The JPM648A-R2 provides 48 ports; the practical limit is the 48 punch-down positions and your switch port count.

How much heat or noise does the 16-gauge metal frame produce when the panel runs all day?

The passive JPM648A-R2 has no fans or power supply, so it generates no noise and negligible heat during continuous operation.

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