A patch panel is a hardware device used in networking and telecommunications to organize and connect multiple network cables. It serves as a central point where all the network cables from different devices (such as computers, servers, or other networking equipment) in a building or a specific area converge. Here’s how a patch panel is typically used: Cable Management: The patch panel helps in organizing and managing the numerous cables that connect different devices. Instead of running cables directly from one device to another, cables are first terminated at the patch panel. Simplified Connections: By using short patch cables, connections between different devices can be easily made or changed at the patch panel without the need to run long cables through w