Hubbell Premise Wiring HP5E48A Cat5e 48 Port Patch Panel

Product Description

The HUBBELL PREMISE WIRING HP5E48A is a 48-port Cat5e patch panel designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. It accepts both T568A and T568B wiring configurations, making it compatible with a wide range of cabling layouts without requiring specialized tooling for each port type. Installed at the patch panel position in a standard equipment rack or wall-mount enclosure, it serves as the termination and cross-connect point between horizontal cable runs and active networking equipment. Licensed low-voltage contractors and network infrastructure technicians are the primary installers of this panel.

The HP5E48A is suited for data closets, telecommunications rooms, and structured wiring enclosures in office buildings, schools, and multi-unit residential deployments. Its 48-port density allows consolidation of a full floor or zone of horizontal Cat5e runs into a single rack unit or compact mounting footprint. It is used wherever Cat5e performance up to 100 MHz is required for Ethernet, VoIP, and similar low-voltage data applications.

Key Features

• 48 ports provide high-density termination in a single panel
• Cat5e rated cabling infrastructure supports 100 MHz performance
• Universal wiring configuration accepts T568A and T568B punchdown layouts
• Designed for standard rack or enclosure mounting in structured cabling systems
• Single-unit quantity per package for straightforward procurement and staging

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-fit component for Cat5e structured cabling patch panel applications in rack-mount or wall-mount enclosures.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed low-voltage contractor or qualified network cabling technician in accordance with applicable TIA-568 structured cabling standards. De-energize any active equipment in the rack before terminating or re-patching cables at the panel. A 110-style punchdown tool is typically required to seat conductors at each port. Avoid over-bending cable runs behind the panel, as maintaining proper bend radius protects Cat5e signal integrity.