Unifi patch panel

In this video we take a look at the new Unifi patch panel that can be used in standard network racks or in the Unifi toolless mini rack
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Intro 0:00
Taking a closer look at the Unifi patch panel 0:41
Installing the Unifi patch panel into my network rack 1:29
Final thoughts 3:47

[@chrissmith3573]

Get ready for the Unifi patch panel labeller. $249 😉

[@MactelecomNetworks]

😆 would have come in handy today

[@prevaloir5362]

Out of stock for the next three years too!

[@jrider85]

I like the color match. I agree that there should be a spot for a label and a tension bar. Also, having a shielded option would be nice.

[@MartinHiggs84]

Is that the patch panel pro 😂😂

[@ronm6585]

Looks good, thanks.

[@jfkastner]

Thanks, good video. Keystone blanks - I would install them only IF airflow requires it (cold / hot aisle)

[@adenb76]

É no entendimento da regra que se conhece o todo. Valeu Copini. 💡👍🏾

[@bobquartlemigula2351]

Waiting on mine to be delivered sometime today 😎

[@darrenoleary5952]

On the topic of the tension bar, I can see the need for one if you wereusing punch down keystones to ensure that any tension on the cables doesn't pull out any of the pairs, but if you're using pass-thru keystones, is there really a need for it?

[@MajorTendonitis]

I was not aware of these at all . Sigh , of course I’m in Canada . I think this is a great idea and looks very clean. I’m wondering if this panel will be ok with Leviton Extreme 6 keystones , as you sure here a lot about some manufacturers being too wide

[@robtaylor206]

I like that it's not labeled. Easier to use on 48port switches and number my preferred way.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

This right here is very true good thinking

[@DizzyDaft]

I've been after some of these for a while as I'm from the UK they were always sold out so I order 2 from USA they were as what you got, I needed another 2 as I was looking UK store was down and it sent me to EU store which they never hardly have stock in and to my surprise they had none in, the next day I looked again and they had them in stock 'Sep 4, 2023' so I quicky grabbed the 2 I needed when they arrived 'guess what' they now come with tension bars - just to let you know :-)

[@marzbarz915]

@MactelecomNetworks love your work! May you please post a link to the keystones you used on this patch panel?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Thanks here is what I use: Vertical cable Ipunch tool to do terminations: amzn.to/3DzlZb6 Vertical cable vmax cat 6 keystones: amzn.to/3feOph4

[@iambenqazy]

Hello Cody, I really enjoy your videos they are always really helpful. Please i have a request, can you make a video on Unifi Spanning Tree Protocol for Link Redundancy like how Cisco have it but for Unifi switches only. For example if you have two Unifi aggregation switches for distribution as Link Redundancy that if an uplink to a switch goes down the other link takes over as how Spanning Tree works. Many Thanks in advance

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Hey that a possibility I’ll add it to the list

[@iambenqazy]

@@MactelecomNetworks Thank you i look forward to that.

[@darrellpatenaude3825]

I would like this as well

[@mikeydk]

I have been considering these multiple times, but I miss the ability to properly label each port. Right now I use some patch panels from RS and they got a clear plastic piece to remove, and you can then write on the label behind that plastic piece. Instead of using the paper which came with it, I have made a google sheet with the proper cell width, so I can print the dividing lines and all and just cut it out. Looks so good, all text is straight, centered properly over the port, and I can even change text color and background for each section.

[@aliazimi91]

If you plan on using shielded keystones with this panel, how would you ground the panel? Most shielded panels come with a grounding cable so not sure how it would work here

[@tverspeelt]

The panel looks to be anodised aluminium. If a keystone is just touching it, there will be no ground path. You need to grind/sind/file away the anodised layer to get to the bare aluminium. So basically, you can't use this panel for any sort of grounding/shielding.

[@Richardsumilang]

I looked up this video because uniti support told me it would be bonded to the rack upon mounting but I feel that's not the case... Would like to know if anyone has tried.

[@aklem001]

Looks great!

[@janr.6987]

How long are your red patch cabels from the patch panel to the switch?

[@kellycote2675]

1 issue I found was that my keystones take up too much space so you need a slimmer keystone if you want to fit all 24 in nicely. I got them all in but I can see them possibly popping out.

[@FriendlySkies1K]

Same here. It was way too tight with the keystones I got from Monoprice.

[@morejelloplease]

VCE are said to fit, but they don't make a fast tool, VC makes slim ones with a tool but they are over 2x the price for the keystones alone.

[@xVertigo101]

Question, Why not use Rack stud 2's for convienance? I absolutely love thes things.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I do just didn’t have them near me think they are in my car. Great piece of kit

[@DaveChurchill]

Hey Cody, any idea yet on how to get one of these in Canada? Ebay prices are insane

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I don’t maybe tDL Canada but I haven’t looked

[@itsmetee466]

Do you know another place to get them and send to DK ? looks like from the link they are out of stock. Cant find them elsewhere.

[@adetohmytoe5653]

I wish there was one for 48 port patch panels

[@t.vanolst8816]

The "issue" with the missing tension bar is solved. I've just got my patch panel including a tension bar.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Yup I have a few waiting on getting the dust covers and the keystone blanks to do an updated video

[@anthonyallen83]

I bought a couple of these when they were in EA, I couldn't get my keystones to clip in and so I returned them to Unifi. I also prefer the patch panels that have tensioners so I wasn't too upset.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I found my keystone blanks I had to use a bit more force to get them in

[@Der089User]

1) The missing strain relief is a real drawback 2) The general availability of Ubiquiti products another one.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

How much do cable runs usually cost?

[@MrMorajo]

Shouldn't the patch panel be grounded? (Dunno if it is called grounded in english) to shield it?

[@PE4Doers]

Did I hear that the replacement Rack Ears cost as much as the panel itself?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

They don’t actually sell rack ear replacements

[@nichtsooft]

Hi there! Would you be so kind and reveal what brand those red patchcables are and maybe share an (affiliate)link? Cheers in advance!

[@MactelecomNetworks]

These ones are similar to what I use amzn.to/3VNl1yR Make sure you select .5m

[@nichtsooft]

THX!@@MactelecomNetworks

[@leonkernan]

I like the plain black panels, it says “I blew my budget on the important stuff”

[@belrpr]

What keystone would you recommened?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I use vertical cable vmax jacks

[@Walterz930]

They look really nice I really think they need to bring out the blanks even at $19.99 for 20 would be a good deal

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Forsure some silver blanks would be great

[@Legendary_UA]

Let me know in a year when its available

[@ChristianBlueChimp]

What would be a good shielded keystone to with with this patch panel? Blue or grey would be preferred.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Most shielded keystones are silver which would match the patch panel. I use vertical cable keystones

[@lawdawg1942]

Thumbs up if you like cats

[@ditasoft]

Mine came with a cable strain relief bar

[@jeremymyers5503]

I think I’ll wait a few months for the Patch Panel Pro to come out @ $100 a pop.😝😝

[@MactelecomNetworks]

😂

[@ThatCodingMan]

Hi

[@jonkf7548]

They priced it too cheap. If they had sold it for $59.99 (rack ears sold separately) they would still sell all their first year stock.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone complain about a product being to cheap 😂

[@GraveyardGrog]

No tension arm and no label spots = insta nope for me.

[@kensingh9527]

Well, here I come eBay…

[@RexinOridle]

Boy, I'm tired of having everything being out of stock.

[@schism8286]

need silver blanks, not digging the black like on silver/blue

[@MactelecomNetworks]

Silvers hard to find. Can get grey but doesn’t really match

[@deaddownduck3998]

Novlimachar

[@DM2K74]

I do not have Blanks but these look good in my rack. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09J37B8KC

[@F14Mavrick]

aaaaannnnnnndddddd they are gone. hahahaha

[@austinreeves5221]

its cool but not a patch panel.

[@MactelecomNetworks]

What would you call it? It’s a keystone patch panel

[@alsaady2000]

It's just a piece of steel, making review for it is waste the time

[@MactelecomNetworks]

This comment is a waste of time

[@itsmetee466]

How long are your red patch cabels from the patch panel to the switch?

[@MactelecomNetworks]

The patch cables are 6 inches