Panduit CP24WSBLY 24-Port All-Metal Flush-Mount Modular Patch Panel
Overview
The Panduit CP24WSBLY is a 24-port, 1U all-metal modular patch panel from the Pan-Net® line, built to house up to 24 Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules in a single rack unit. The flat stainless steel chassis mounts in standard 19-inch and 23-inch racks and cabinets, making it a straightforward fit for structured cabling deployments in enterprise network closets, security headend rooms, and data distribution frames. If you're consolidating copper runs — camera feeds, access control drops, workstation connections — into a single organized termination point, the CP24WSBLY gives you a dense, clean solution without sacrificing shielding integrity.
The panel accepts Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules exclusively, so this isn't a universal-insert panel — plan your module procurement accordingly. The payoff for that constraint is a purpose-built shielded system with integrated grounding hardware, which matters in electrically noisy environments like industrial floors, mechanical rooms, or anywhere you're running shielded Cat6A or Cat6 alongside power conduit.
Key Features
- 24-Port Capacity in 1U: Fits 24 Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules in a single 1.72-inch (43.68mm) rack unit — high port density that keeps your cable management tight and leaves vertical space for switches, fiber panels, or patch organizers in the same rack.
- Stainless Steel All-Metal Construction: The full-metal chassis is not decorative — it provides a continuous ground plane across all 24 ports when properly bonded, which is the point of deploying shielded cabling in the first place. Plastic-bodied panels break the shield continuity at the panel; this one doesn't.
- Integrated Cable Management Bar: The built-in strain relief bar keeps patch cables dressed and reduces pull-force on module terminations. In high-density installs, this prevents the slow connector loosening that causes intermittent links months after commissioning.
- Grounding Lugs Included: Dedicated grounding terminals let you bond the panel directly to your rack's ground bar. This is a non-negotiable step in shielded deployments — without it, the shield becomes an antenna rather than a noise barrier.
- 19-Inch and 23-Inch Rack Compatibility: The 19-inch (482.6mm) width fits standard EIA-310 racks. The panel also mounts in 23-inch (584mm) open-frame or legacy telco-style racks, which is useful when deploying into older IDF closets that haven't been upgraded to modern 19-inch infrastructure.
- Labeling and Identification: Integrated labelable fields plus adhesive label strip support let you document port assignments directly on the panel face. For large deployments with multiple panels, this is the difference between a 30-second trace and a 30-minute one.
- RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS environmental standards, which is a baseline procurement requirement for most enterprise, government, and international projects. Keeps your hardware stack compliant without an exception process.
- Black Finish: Standard black anodized appearance blends with most rack environments and reduces glare in low-light IDF rooms.
Integration & Compatibility
The CP24WSBLY is designed exclusively for Panduit Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules — it will not accept standard unshielded keystone inserts or third-party modules. This keeps the panel within a fully validated shielded system, but it means your module inventory needs to match. If you're building out a new structured cabling installation, pair this panel with Mini-Com™ shielded Cat6A or Cat6 modules and Panduit shielded patch cables to maintain end-to-end shield continuity from jack to switch.
For network patch panel planning in security environments — especially where IP cameras, access controllers, and intercoms share cabling infrastructure — shielded termination at the panel is a meaningful upgrade over unshielded equivalents when runs pass near power distribution equipment or HVAC systems. The integrated grounding lugs mean you can bond this panel to your rack ground bus in under five minutes, completing the shield path properly.
The CP24WSBLY occupies exactly 1U, so factor rack unit availability in your cabinet layout. A 24-port panel at 1U is efficient, but if you're running 24 shielded patch cables into a switch below it, budget an additional 1U patch organizer above or below to keep the front face manageable. Review your structured cabling layout before specifying panel count — a single CP24WSBLY handles 24 horizontal runs, so a 48-drop IDF closet needs two panels plus associated switch ports.
Competitors cross-reference this panel against the PSJ24BK. The CP24WSBLY is the genuine Panduit unit — factory-new, sourced direct, no grey-market substitutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of modules does the CP24WSBLY accept?
A: The CP24WSBLY accepts only Panduit Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules — up to 24 ports in a single 1U panel. It is not compatible with standard unshielded keystone inserts or third-party module formats.
Q: Does the CP24WSBLY fit in a standard 19-inch rack?
A: Yes. The panel is 19 inches (482.6mm) wide and 1.72 inches (43.68mm) tall (1U), and it also mounts in 23-inch open-frame or legacy telco racks.
Q: Is the CP24WSBLY RoHS compliant?
A: Yes, the CP24WSBLY meets RoHS environmental compliance standards, making it suitable for enterprise, government, and international projects with environmental procurement requirements.
Q: Does the CP24WSBLY include grounding hardware?
A: Yes. The panel includes integrated grounding lugs that allow you to bond the panel directly to your rack's ground bar — an essential step for maintaining shield continuity in shielded cabling installations.
Q: How many rack units does the CP24WSBLY require?
A: The CP24WSBLY occupies exactly 1 rack unit (1U / 1.72 inches). It provides 24 ports within that single U, making it one of the more space-efficient shielded panel options available.
Q: What does the panel ship with, and how many are in a carton?
A: Each CP24WSBLY ships as a single panel (package quantity: 1). Cartons contain 10 panels each, which is relevant for large-scale structured cabling projects specifying panels by the carton.
The CP24WSBLY is the panel I specify when a project calls for shielded copper termination and the integrator actually needs the grounding to work — not just look compliant on paper. The full stainless steel chassis with integrated grounding lugs means you can bond the panel to your rack ground bus and close the shield path end-to-end; that's the whole reason you paid for shielded cable and shielded modules. Skimping on the panel is where I've seen shielded installations deliver unshielded performance.
Technical Highlights:
- 1U / 24-Port Density: At 1.72 inches tall, this panel puts 24 shielded termination points in a single rack unit — efficient for closets where switch and panel real estate is genuinely constrained.
- Integrated Strain Relief Bar: The built-in cable management bar isn't cosmetic; it takes mechanical stress off the module-to-cable termination point, which is the most common source of intermittent failures in dense patch environments six to twelve months post-commission.
- Dual Rack Width Support: The 19-inch width fits EIA-310 standard racks, and the panel also accommodates 23-inch legacy open-frame racks — useful in mixed-vintage IDF environments where not every closet has been standardized.
Deployment Considerations:
- This panel is Mini-Com™ module-specific — confirm your module order before specifying. Mixing with generic keystone inserts is not supported, and the panel won't hold non-Panduit modules securely.
- Grounding lugs are present but bonding to the rack ground bar is an installation step that is frequently skipped in the field. The shielding benefit is entirely dependent on completing that bond — plan the grounding run into your installation sequence explicitly, not as an afterthought.
For enterprise security headend rooms, camera IDF closets, or access control distribution frames where shielded Cat6A is specified to suppress EMI from power infrastructure running in the same pathway, the CP24WSBLY is the correct termination point — the all-metal build and grounding hardware are there for a reason, and the 1U footprint keeps the rack layout manageable even in tight closets.
