PATCH PANEL

Module in TVL11 – ICT

(Computer Systems Servicing)
1st Semester – Week 4

RICHARD G. LAYUGAN
Developer

Department of Education • Schools Division of Tabuk City

 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TABUK CITY
Bulanao Central School Compound, Tabuk City

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LEARNING RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

(LRMDS)

COPYRIGHT NOTICE
2020

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 PREFACE

This Module is a project of the curriculum Implementation Division particularly the

Learning Resource Management and Development Unit, Department of Education,
Schools Division of Tabuk City Which is in response to the implementation 0f the K to
12 curriculums.
This Learning material is a property of the department of Education-CID,
Schools Division of Tabuk City. It aims to improve students’ performance in TVL –
Information and Communications Technology, specializing in Computer Systems
Servicing.

Date of Development: June 2020

Resource Location: Tabuk City National High School
Northern Tabuk District I
Division of Tabuk City
Learning Area: Computer Systems Servicing
Grade Level: 11
Learning Resource Type: Learning Module
Language: English
Quarter/ Week: 1st QTR/ Week 4
Learning Competency: Set Router/Wi-fi/Wireless Access
Point/Repeater Configuration
Competency Code: TLE_IACSS912SUCN-If-j-IIae-35

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to prompt my earnest gratefulness to the following people who on

the other hand help, support, and give their precious time for the completion of this
Teaching and Learning Resource.
To my wife and children whom I devote my inspiration in making innovation
for the better future of my learners.
To Ma’am Josefina B. Balisong my mentor for her words of wisdom.
To my Co-teachers who on the other hand are my inspirations.
And above all to our Almighty God the source of everything.

DEVELOPMENT TEAM

RICHARD G. LAYUGAN ROXANNE MAE A. SANGDAAN

Developer Illustrator

TEOFILA P. AGSUNOD LORIET L. IYADAN

Editors Editors

Reviewers:

BEATRICE M. DINANOG JOSEFINA B. BALISONG EMILY A. LANGKIT

School Head EPS- TVL/TLE/EPP ETD III- PSDS

MANAGEMENT TEAM

IRENE S. ANGWAY PHD, CESO VI

Officer In-Charge
Office of the School Division Superintendent

FELICIANO L. AGSAOAY
Officer In-Charge
Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

RAMONCHITO A. SORIANO HELEN B. ORAP

Chief Education Supervisor, CID Education Program Supervisor, LRMDS

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page ……………………………………………………………………………. i

Copyright Notice ………………………………………………….……...….………... ii
Preface …………………………………………………………………...…….……… iii
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………. …….…….….. iv
Table of Contents……………………………………………………….……. …….… v
What I Need to Know ………………………………………………………………… 2
Learning Objectives
What’s In……………………………………………………………………………….. 3
What’s New ……………………………………………………………………............ 3
What’s It ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4
What’s More……………………………………………………………………………. 8
Activity 1…………………………………………………………………. 8
Assessment 1 ……………………………………………...…………… 8
Activity 2………………………………………………...……….……… 9
Assessment 2 ………………………………………………….………. 9
Activity 3………………………………………………...………….…… 9
Assessment 3 ………………………………..………………………… 9
What I Have Learned…………………………………………………….…………… 10
What I Can Do ……………………………………………………………………….. 11
Post- Assessment …………………...……………………………………………… 11
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Answer Key ………………………………………………………………………….. 1113

Reference Sheet ………………………………………………………………….. 1511

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 PATCH PANEL

Module in TVL11 – ICT

(Computer Systems Servicing)
1st Semester – Week 4

RICHARD G. LAYUGAN
Developer
 Department of Education • Schools Division of Tabuk City

What I need to know

Welcome to the third week of Computer Systems Servicing! But before we

continue, here are some information you should know:

For the facilitator:

As the facilitator of this module, kindly orient the learner on how to go about in
reading and answering this learning material. Please be patient and encourage the
learner to complete this module. By the way, do not forget to remind the learner to
his/her notebook in answering all of the activities found in this module, unless stated
otherwise.

For the learner:

This module contains training materials and activities for you to know the types
of computers. This module will help you achieve the required first competency in
Computer Systems Servicing. This will be the source of information for you to
acquire knowledge and skills at this level of competency. The aid of this material
helps you gain the competency independently at your own pace.

This module has a challenging activities & assessments to nurture you for
further development. It covers the knowledge, skills and approaches required to
complete the competency. You are required to go through a thorough reading and
understanding towards the end of the module. In each learning outcome, learning
elements and reference materials are available for your further reading to assist you
in the required activities.

You are expected to finish the following:

LO 3. Set router/Wi-fi/wireless access point/repeater configuration

Objectives:

• Know how to configure a Patch Panel

• Know the principles of a Patch Panel
• Know the parts of a Patch Panel

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 What’s In

You know how to configure straight through, apply it in the patch panel
configuration.

Direction: Write the correct color coding of a Patch Panel.

What’s New

Patch panel is needed in networking to simplify wirings. This is the proper

procedure. Insert the wires to its proper place by inserting the desired color-coded
wires to its tooth.

Direction: Insert the color-coded wire to the tooth of the color-coded patch panel.

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 What is it?

LESSON PROPER

What Is the Difference Between Ethernet & Patch Cables?

Ethernet and patch cables are usually referred to interchangeably, although

there can be differences between the two. A patch cable is a generic term that can
be used for multiple types of cabling (such as telephone or audio/video, in addition to
Ethernet).

Patch panel

A patch panel, patch bay, patch field or jack field is a device or unit
featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of
connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing
circuits in a convenient, flexible manner. Patch panels are commonly used in
computer networking, recording studios, radio, and television. Fig. 1 shows Patch
Panel.

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 Figure 1 Patch Panel

CONFIGURING PATCH PANEL

MOUNT THE PATCH PANEL

1. Remove the patch modules from the patch panel by pressing the latches inward
until the latches disengage from the opening. Refer to figure below. Fig. 2 shows
mounting the patch panel A.

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 Figure 2 Mounting Patch Panel A

2. Using two of the four mounting screws, mount the patch panel onto the bottom
bracket of the SCS enclosure. Refer to figure shown below. If a starter panel is
being used, subsequent patch panels should be installed below the starter panel.
Fig. 3 shows mounting the patch panel B.

Figure 3 Mounting Patch Panel B

TERMINATION

1. Trim the cable to length. Strip the cable to the dimension given in Figure 4.

Figure 4 Cable Strip Length

Routing the cable

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1. Separate the voice (telephone distribution) and data (computer networking) cables
and insert them through the cable hole plugs of the SCS enclosure. It is
recommended that the voice cable should be located on the left and the data cable
on the right of the SCS enclosure. See Figure 3. Allow a minimum of 46 cm [18 in.]
of excess cable inside the SCS enclosure.

2. At the back of the patch panel, attach a universal wiring label, with the T568A color
code side out, to each patch module. Refer to Fig. 5 Detail A.

PORT 6 PORT 4 PORT 2

PORT 5 PORT 3 PORT 1

Figure 5 Detail A
Important notes

Rear panel port numbering may be different from this photo. Some patch
panel have their own wiring scheme and placements. Please do read your manual to
obtain correct configuration.

3. Arrange the wires according to the T568A color code (See figure 6 and 7) if you
are going to use T568B just interchange the position of green to orange, white
green to white orange and terminate the wires to the blocks according to the
instructions included with the tool. Keep wire twisted to a maximum of 13 mm [.50
in.] from the termination. Refer to Figure 5 Detail B.

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 Figure 5 Det ail B

Figure 6 Color Code

4. Install the patch modules into the opening of the patch panel, feeding excess
cable into the wall cavity.

5. Label each port to identify the cable.

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 Figure 7 Patch Panel front and back view configuration

Note:

Back panel configuration of patch panel may vary depending on its manufacturer.

What’s More
Activity 1

Direction: Identify the RJ45 Pinout color code which is labelled in numbers from 1 to
8.

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 Assessment I

Briefly explain the significant points of having a patch panel in 2-3 sentences.

Activity II

List down the materials and tools needed in assembling a patch panel.

Assessment II

Briefly explain the patch panel VS switch, and how do they differ from each other?

Activity III

Interconnect the different devices to the Patch panel to form a network.

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 Assessment III

Briefly explain how the patch panel works in 2-3 sentences.

What I have learned

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Chose the best answer

1. Which of the following is the best tool to use when terminating a network
jack? a. Snips
b. Cable stripper
c. Toner probe
d. Punch down
2. In which of the following networking types can a computer be a client to other
computers and act as a server as well? a. Bus
b. Ring
c. VPN
d. Peer to peer
3. Which of the following requires the pinouts to be the same on both ends of a
cable?
a. Straight
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 b. Crossover
c. Rollover
d. Loopback
4. Which of the following tools is designed to send a signal through one end of a
cable, so that it can be found at the other end of the cable? a. Multimeter
b. Toner probe
c. Cable tester
d. Voltage event recorder
5. Which of the following pairs should be crossed to create a crossover cable? a.
1,2 and 3,4
b. 1,2 and 3,6
c. 5,6 and 7,8
d. 4,5 and 6,7

Having a patch panel helps reduce the risk of unplanned outages by making it
much easier to add and remove cables without touching the main hardware. Patch
panels can serve a similar function to a hub or even a switch in many cases.

Patch panels bundle multiple network ports together to connect incoming and
outgoing lines including those for local area networks, electronics, electrical systems,
and communications. When patch panels are part of a LAN, they can connect computers
to other computers and to outside lines.

What I can do?

Name the devices that comprises the network.

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 Assessment

TRUE OR FALSE: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if FALSE on the blank
provided.

1. Cat 5e cable carries signals further than Cat 6 cable.

2. Cat 6 cables are compatible with 5e cabling systems.
3. Patch panel can be color coded at its back and some are not.
4. The use of patch panel in cabling helps organize and avoid bungling.

5. A multi-tester is the best tool to

MULTIPLE CHOICE: READ AND ANALYZE THE QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU
ANSWER. Do not guess, the questions will test your knowledge in patch panel.
Encircle the letter of your best answer and you are given 30 minutes to answer the
questions.

1. You will design a network layout of my office having 20 computers in 1 network.

How many patch panels do you need to come up with a single network in my
office?
a. Three 24 port Patch panel c. One 24 port patch panel
b. Two 16 port patch panel d. One 16 port patch panel
2. Which of the following statements defines patch panel?
a. A device featuring several jacks used to facilitate the connection of different
devices.
b. Serves as a sort of static switchboard, using cables to interconnect the network
computers within a LAN.
c. Fiber distribution panels.
d. None of these.
3. After adding a new cable segment to the network, What should you do as a
technician?
a. Update the disaster recovery plan.
b. Document the changes in the business continuity plan.
c. Update the wiring schematics.
d. Create a new baseline document.
4. An administrator has a networking closet on the first floor of the building with all
the networks and communications equipment. However, the telephony provider
installed the communications line in the basement. Which of the following needs
to be extended to connect the line to the networking closet?
a. Smart jack b. Demarcation point c. Patch panel d. Router
5. Which of the following wiring standards would most likely be used to connect a
single network node to a switch?
a. Loopback b. Straight c. Rollover d. Crossover
6. What is the all-out distance that CAT5e cable can run before facing db loss?
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 a. 100 feet (30.5m) b. 207 feet (63.1m) c. 328 feet (100m) d. 358 feet
(109.12m)
7. What is the other term for media converter?
a. transceiver. b. hub. c. modem. d. repeater.
8. A technician arrives at a site and is troubleshooting an unfamiliar network. Which
of the following steps should be done first to diagnose the problem? a. Escalate
the problem to administrative technician.
b. Compare wiring schematics to industry standards.
c. Identify symptoms and draw a network diagram.
d. Use a port analyzer to determine network topology
9. Which of the following tools would an administrator most likely use to determine
the RJ-45 jack in a cubicle corresponds to a given RJ-45 jack in a patch panel?
a. Punch-down tool b. Spectrum analyzer c. Toner probe d. Multimeter
10. A technician is running a new CAT5e cable. Which tool should be used to
terminate the cables at the patch panel?
a. Cable crimper b. Punch down tool c. Toner probe d. Multimeter
11. What tool is used to insert a cable in a patch panel
a. Punch down tool b. plier c. screwdriver d. knife
12. How many divisions of slots has a 24-port patch panel has?
a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
13. How many numbers of pins has a single port patch panel has?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
14. A 24-port patch panel is composed of upper and lower ports. What is the coding
of the patch panel?
a. Even numbers only b. Odd numbers only
c. It has even and odd numbers d. It has no coding
15. In one division of a 24-port patch panel, how many numbers of ports are there?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

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ANSWER KEY

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City Hall Compound, Dagupan Centro, Tabuk City

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 ICT (COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING) GRADE 11
ANSWER SHEET- MODULE 4

WHAT I CAN DO

Name the devices that comprises the network.

1.__________________ 5.___________________
2.__________________ 6.___________________
3.__________________ 7.___________________
4.__________________

ASSESSMENT
TRUE OR FALSE MULTIPLE CHOICE
1._________ 1.____ 6._____ 11._____
2._________ 2.____ 7._____ 12._____
3._________ 3.____ 8._____ 13._____
4._________ 4.____ 9._____ 14._____
5._________ 5.____ 10._____ 15._____

Parents Signature:_______________________

Teacher: Mrs. Gretchen E. Lugares

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