Patchbox One 30RU Cat.6a STP Blue Retractable Cable Management Panel
The Patchbox One 30RU is the ultimate cable management solution for network racks in Australia, designed to eliminate cable chaos and transform how IT professionals manage their network infrastructure. This innovative 24-port patch panel features retractable Cat.6a STP cables in blue, providing 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance with PoE support, ideal for data centres, server rooms, enterprise networks, and professional IT installations across Australia.
Why IT Professionals Choose Patchbox One
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10x Faster Installation and Maintenance: Retractable cables extend only as needed, eliminating cable measuring and zip ties for dramatically faster deployment and troubleshooting
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50% More Usable Rack Space: Replaces bulky 2RU cable managers with a compact 1RU design, freeing up valuable rack space for additional equipment
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Reduces Downtime by up to 90%: Modular cassette system allows instant cable replacement without disturbing adjacent connections
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Superior Airflow Management: Retractable design eliminates excess cable bulk, improving cooling efficiency and equipment longevity
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Professional Organization: Blue STP cables provide clear visual identification for network segmentation and VLAN management
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Enterprise-Grade Performance: Cat.6a cables meet ISO/IEC 11801 Class Ea and ANSI/TIA-568 Cat 6A standards with 500MHz bandwidth
High-Performance Cat.6a STP Shielded Cables
Each Patchbox One 30RU system includes 24 retractable 1.8m Cat.6a U/FTP shielded twisted pair cables in blue. The flat cable design with AWG36 stranded copper conductors delivers reliable 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance while maintaining flexibility for easy handling. STP shielding provides protection against electromagnetic interference in high-density rack environments, and the cables support PoE (802.3af) for powering network devices like IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
Retractable Cassette System
The genius of the Patchbox One lies in its modular cassette design. Each of the 24 cables is housed in an individual cassette with a built-in pulley mechanism that allows the cable to extend smoothly to your desired length and retract for storage. Need to adapt your rack configuration? Simply swap individual cassettes in seconds without tools or downtime. The system is fully compatible with both 2-post and 4-post racks with threaded or square-punched holes.
Perfect for Australian Data Centres and IT Environments
Whether you're managing a corporate data centre in Sydney, a university network in Melbourne, a government installation in Canberra, or an enterprise server room anywhere in Australia, the Patchbox One 30RU delivers the cable management solution IT professionals demand. The 30RU version with 1.8m cables is optimized for full-height network cabinets, making it ideal for standard 42U racks commonly deployed across Australian enterprise and colocation facilities.
Technical Specifications for IT Professionals
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Cable Standard: Cat.6a U/FTP (Shielded Twisted Pair)
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Performance: ISO/IEC 11801 Channel Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel
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Bandwidth: 500MHz
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Data Rate: Up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T)
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Cable Length: 1.8m per cassette (covers up to 30RU)
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Conductor: AWG36, 100% stranded copper
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Shielding: U/FTP (Foiled Twisted Pair)
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Connector: RJ45 shielded plug, gold-plated pins, snagless boot
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PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af (15.4W)
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Cable Colour: Blue
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Compliance: RoHS compliant
What's in the Box
- 24 × Patchbox One Cassette 30RU Cat.6a STP Blue with 1.8m retractable cables
- 1 × Patchbox One Frame (1RU, 19-inch rack mount)
- 2 × Mounting rails with installation hardware
- 4 × Flanges
- 4 × Hex nuts
- 6 × Patchcatch cable organizers
- Installation guide
Full Specifications
| Product Type |
24-Port Patch Panel with Retractable Cable Management |
| Port Count |
24 ports |
| Cable Type |
Cat.6a U/FTP Shielded Twisted Pair |
| Cable Length |
1.8m per cassette (30RU coverage) |
| Cable Colour |
Blue |
| Conductor |
AWG36, 100% stranded copper |
| Bandwidth |
500MHz |
| Data Rate |
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) |
| Standards Compliance |
ISO/IEC 11801 Class Ea, ANSI/EIA/TIA-568 Cat 6A Channel |
| PoE Support |
IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 15.4W) |
| Connector Type |
RJ45 shielded, gold-plated pins, snagless boot |
| Rack Size |
1RU (1.73 inches / 44mm height) |
| Width |
481.5mm (19 inches) |
| Depth |
365mm (14.37 inches) |
| Installation Depth |
Up to 600mm |
| Rack Compatibility |
2-post and 4-post racks, threaded and square-punched |
| Frame Material |
RAL9005 powder-coated steel |
| Cassette Material |
ABS and RAL9001, Polyoxymethylene (POM) |
| Operating Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Warranty |
10 years on cassettes and cables |
| Certifications |
RoHS compliant |
| Country of Origin |
European Union |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
