Molex 24 Port PowerCat C5E IDC Patch Panel 568B – Open Box

The Molex PowerCat 24-Port Category 5E IDC Patch Panel is a robust, high-performance copper distribution solution built for structured cabling environments that demand reliability and clean installation. Designed to meet industry standards using the PowerSum testing principle, it delivers stable electrical performance suitable for high-speed data transmission. Its graphite-grey textured finish, protected labeling strip, and precise port layout make it suitable for professional data centre and enterprise rack environments.

With its PCB-mounted KATT IDC blocks, integrated rear cable-management tray, and included IDC protection cover, the panel ensures tidy terminations and easy long-term servicing. Built for installers who value efficiency, clarity, and durability, this patch panel is ideal for telecom rooms, enterprise builds, and any structured cabling deployment requiring consistent Cat5E-level performance.

✔ Key Features & Benefits
✔ 24-Port 1U Patch Panel – Standard 19" rack-mount design
✔ PowerCat Category 5E Performance – Suitable for high-speed data transmission
✔ PCB-Mounted KATT IDC – Stable and reliable terminations
✔ Protected IDC Cover – Shields completed terminations from dust and damage
✔ Integral Cable-Management Tray – Enables clean cable dressing and routing
✔ Clear Port Labeling System – Ensures organised and accurate port identification
✔ Graphite Grey Textured Finish – Durable, professional-grade chassis

✔ Ideal Uses
✔ Enterprise and corporate structured cabling
✔ Data centre racks and network cabinets
✔ Telecom rooms and wiring closets
✔ High-density copper patching environments
✔ Cat5E network expansion or upgrades

✔ Specifications
✔ Condition: Open Box – may show minimal handling marks. Fully tested and fully functional.
✔ Product Type: Cat5E Patch Panel
✔ Model: Molex PowerCat C5E IDC Panel, 24-Port
✔ Form Factor: 1U, 19" rack mount
✔ Wiring Standard: EIA/TIA-568B
✔ Jack Connector:
 Min. 1000 insertion cycles
 Copper-based alloy contacts
 1.27 μm Au/Ni contact plating
✔ IDC Connector:
 Min. 100 reterminations
 Sn/Pb over Ni plating
 Accepts 22–26 AWG solid or stranded cable
✔ Cable Compatibility:
 0.4–0.6 mm solid/stranded, max outer diameter 1.5 mm
✔ Electrical Performance:
 DC Resistance: <20 mΩ
 DC Resistance Imbalance: <2 mΩ
 Insulation Resistance: >100 MΩ
✔ Attenuation (dB):
 @1 MHz: +0.15 / @16 MHz: –0.07 / @100 MHz: –0.18
✔ Crosstalk (dB):
 @1 MHz: –75.0 / @16 MHz: –65.0 / @100 MHz: –44.5
✔ PowerSum Worst Pair (dB):
 @100 MHz: –41.9
✔ Return Loss (dB):
 @1 MHz: –46.0 / @16 MHz: –50.0 / @100 MHz: –28.0
✔ Construction: UL-listed connector materials, textured ABS chassis
✔ Accessories Included: Fixing kit, cable ties, installation instructions

✔ Warranty
✔ 3-Month Warranty

What’s in the Box
✔ Molex 24-Port PowerCat C5E Patch Panel