Why do we use patch panels? I have been asked a question that why do we want to use patch panels to interconnect network devices even if we have switches to connect
![Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT](https://www.bridgeheadit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Patch-Panel-Installation-11-Key-Steps-to-Installing-a-Network-Patch-Panel-and-Switch-800x600-1.jpg)
Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT
![Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail](https://external-preview.redd.it/9OTvqo-UNEjM0Mo6zTVKhnzKMRGyqVfvOOzutcRWyf0.jpg?auto=webp&s=0ced8596300be142815c2a8d6f588dac4f8e0721)
Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail
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