6 Port Keystone Patch Panel for 6"/12" Network Cabinet

Note: If you cannot remove the pegboard from your networking cabinet, this design will not work for you.

Needed a patch panel for my networking cabinet and couldn't easily find one that would fit the 6"/12" mounting holes in it. So, I designed my own! This design allows 6 keystone jacks to be mounted in a networking cabinet with 6"/12" mounting holes. The attached DXF file shows one section of mounting holes in the cabinet. My specific cabinet is manufactured by Suttle, your mileage may vary.

Required Hardware:

• 8x #6-32narrow hex nut (1/2" width) [90760A007 from McMaster-Carr]
• 8x #6-32 x 1/2" pan head screw [90272A148 from McMaster-Carr]

Printing:

For each panel you want to make, you will need to print:

• 4x Support
• 1x Plate
• 4x Washer

All components can be printed in one go. I recommend using support for the countersunk screw holes and for the locating pins on the supports. I don't recommend using support for the nut retaining cutouts, they will print fine on their own.

Assembly:

• Remove the pegboard from the cabinet (if this cannot be done, this design cannot be used)
• Attach each support to the pegboard using a nut in the retaining cutout and a screw.
  • Add a washer between the back of the pegboard and the screw head if needed
  • In my case, I needed to cut the side off two of the washers. Using the 3D printed washers made this very easy
• Insert the keystone jacks into the back of the plate
• Secure the keystone jack plate to the supports using a screw and a nut in the retaining cutout.

Print Settings

Printer:

Sovol SV01

Rafts:

Supports:

Yes

Infill:

Filament: Hatchbox PLA Black

Notes:

Category: Organization