Hey,
if I want to get network sockets, is there anything special I should pay attention to?
On the large marketplace with 4 letters, the price per piece starts at a few euros.
What is the difference between a 6€ socket, a 15€ socket, or something in between? I also saw that there are sockets where you punch down the cable directly in the module, and others where you connect the cable to a keystone insert, which is then slid into the module...
Thanks!
if I want to get network sockets, is there anything special I should pay attention to?
On the large marketplace with 4 letters, the price per piece starts at a few euros.
What is the difference between a 6€ socket, a 15€ socket, or something in between? I also saw that there are sockets where you punch down the cable directly in the module, and others where you connect the cable to a keystone insert, which is then slid into the module...
Thanks!
Hmm, who knows – I watched a YouTube video for about 5 minutes back then and was able to connect the 12 cans in the house without any problems. Just watched a video about Keystone installation – in the end, the steps are the same, except that instead of pressing down 8 times with the pressing tool, you only do it once.
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Deliverer28 Jan 2020 09:30I find Keystone even fiddlier than terminating on patch panels. If you only have one or two outlets in front of you, that’s fine. But an entire patch panel full of Keystone jacks? Doubling the effort, only to end up spending the same amount of time? The termination tool costs 15 euros, and the rest is freely available on YouTube...
The potential savings would not be a reason for me to skip using keystones, as it does not justify the extra time and stress that (personally) I would have to endure when assembling with the LSA method.
There are helpful videos on YouTube, including ones showing the installation of Telegärtner keystones, which can then be compared to the LSA installation.
That way, everyone can decide for themselves which method is easier.
Keystones are especially useful at the patch panel, where there is a separation between the housing (patch panel) and the adapter (keystone).
The more cables you have to terminate, the more you will appreciate this separation.
What actually happens if a module on the patch panel is accidentally damaged?
Can it be replaced? With a keystone, I simply take a new one.
Our network cabinet (21 rack units) is mounted at about 1.20 m (4 feet) from finished floor level, and the two 24-port patch panels are located in the top third of the cabinet.
If I imagine standing on a ladder using the LSA tool to terminate the wires, it almost physically hurts me just to think about it.
My strong recommendation is to use keystones and only get a little annoyed by the pesky small cable conductors.
There are helpful videos on YouTube, including ones showing the installation of Telegärtner keystones, which can then be compared to the LSA installation.
That way, everyone can decide for themselves which method is easier.
Keystones are especially useful at the patch panel, where there is a separation between the housing (patch panel) and the adapter (keystone).
The more cables you have to terminate, the more you will appreciate this separation.
What actually happens if a module on the patch panel is accidentally damaged?
Can it be replaced? With a keystone, I simply take a new one.
Our network cabinet (21 rack units) is mounted at about 1.20 m (4 feet) from finished floor level, and the two 24-port patch panels are located in the top third of the cabinet.
If I imagine standing on a ladder using the LSA tool to terminate the wires, it almost physically hurts me just to think about it.
My strong recommendation is to use keystones and only get a little annoyed by the pesky small cable conductors.
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