00:00If you're wiring up a network rack and you want to keep your sanity intact,
00:03you've come to the right place, today I'm counting down the top 5 tools for RJ45 patch
00:08panel wiring, and these are the best deals I could find.
00:11First up is the Zoarax 6-pack of CAT 6 tool-less keystone jacks, and honestly,
00:16the name says it all, no punch-down tool required. If you're new to this or just want to skip
00:21the
00:21fiddly bits, you literally snap the wires in, close the module, and you're done.
00:26At just $6.58 with nearly 4,900 sold and a perfect 5-star rating,
00:32this is a no-brainer for anyone doing a small home or office install.
00:36At number 2, we've got the classic, an adjustable silver crone LSA plus punch-down tool with a
00:41built-in sensor. This is the workhorse for anyone terminating keystones or patch panels the traditional
00:47way, it's adjustable, so you can dial in the impact force, and the sensor stops you from over-punching.
00:53For $4.66 with a 4.8 rating and over 4,700 sold, it's the cheapest essential on this list,
01:01and it'll last you years. Third is the Zoarax 24-port CAT 6-patch panel with RJ45 couplers,
01:07and this one's a favorite because it's a 1U19-inch panel with a removable back bar,
01:12which makes cable management so much easier. It's priced at $38.72, it's got 3,191 sold and a
01:20solid 5-star rating, if you want a clean, professional-looking rack that's easy to work
01:24with, this is the one. Number 4 is a more budget-friendly 24-port CAT 6-patch panel,
01:30also 1U and 19-inch rack mountable, made for keystone jacks and solid Ethernet cable management
01:36in a cabinet. At $29.81 with a 4.8 rating and just over 3,000 sold, it's a great
01:43pick if you want the
01:44standard punch-down setup and you're watching your budget. And at number 5, we've got the Zoarax 24-port
01:50CAT 6-patch panel, same trusted brand, but this one's inline keystone, so you plug cables straight
01:56through the back. No punching down at all, and at $45.21 with $3,049 sold and a 5-star
02:03rating,
02:04it's the premium option for anyone who wants speed and zero fuss. So there you have it,
02:095 solid picks for your next patch panel project, and all the links are in the description below.
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