Fiber optic patch panels are otherwise called fiber
distribution panels. Patch panel's function is to provide access to the cable's
fibers for cross-connection by terminating the fiber optic cable.
To cross-connect, connect to fiber optic communication
equipment or fiber collimator or test the individual fibers in
the fiber cable, Fiber patch panel can use fiber patch cables.
A fiber patch panel composition is done by two parts, the compartment that contains fiber optic splice trays and excess fiber cables and
the compartment that contains fiber adapters.
If you need even neater cable management, you can take the help of a fiber patch cable management tray to neatly store and manage
excessive fiber patch cable lengths.
Optical fibers from other wiring closets or workstations
terminate in termination boxes. For a small number of connections the
termination boxes provide a patch point, but there will be separate patching
locations for larger installations like an optical switch that
will serve all.
A fiber patch panel constitutes an array of duplex SC
adapters, hybrid adapters, or Small Form Factor (SFF) jacks. You can make the array of compatible adapters or jacks only if the same type of fiber optic
connectors are used by the installation, including the fiber optic hubs, network
adapters, or repeaters.
You need a hybrid adapter or a conversion table to convert
between fiber connector types. A conversion cable simply has one connector type
on one end and the other type on the opposite end whereas a hybrid fiber
adapter is a passive coupler that joins two different connector types.
To rearrange fiber cable circuits and connections, Fiber
patch panels offer a convenient way. A simple patch panel is a metal frame that
contains bushings in which fiber optic cable connector’s plug-in on either
side.
One of the panel sides is usually fixed, indicating that the
fiber cables are not intended to be disconnected. To arrange the circuits as
required, fiber cables can be linked and disconnected on the other side of the
panel.