Panduit CP48BLY 48-Port 2RU All-Metal Modular Patch Panel
The Panduit CP48BLY is a 48-port, 2-rack-unit patch panel from the Pan-Net® line, built entirely from stainless steel and designed to accept up to 48 Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules. If you're terminating a shielded structured-cabling run — whether copper Cat6A, shielded Cat5e, or specialty media — this panel gives you a clean, grounded, rack-native termination point without the flex and rattle you get from cheaper plastic-chassis alternatives.
Overview
Structured-cabling termination panels look simple on spec sheets, but the details determine whether a rack stays organized and maintainable for a decade or turns into a re-punch nightmare at year two. The CP48BLY addresses that with a flat, low-profile stainless steel chassis that occupies exactly 2RU (88.13 mm / 3.47 in) in a standard 19-inch rack — and also mounts in 23-inch racks, which matters in older telco-style enclosures and some industrial control cabinets where 23-inch rails are still common.
Capacity is 48 ports in a 2RU footprint, which keeps density reasonable without jamming cables into an unworkable bundle. Each port position accepts any Mini-Com™ shielded module, so the panel itself is media-agnostic — copper Cat6A, fiber, coax, or specialty inserts all drop in without swapping the panel. That modularity is the real operational advantage: when a single port type changes in a zone, you swap a module, not the panel.
Key Features
- 48 Mini-Com™ Module Positions in 2RU: Fitting 48 termination points into 88.13 mm of rack height keeps cable density high without sacrificing access. Each position is modular — swap individual inserts when port types change without disturbing adjacent connections or removing the panel.
- All-Metal Stainless Steel Construction: The flat stainless steel chassis eliminates the flex and creak of plastic-bodied panels. In high-density racks where cable weight bears on the panel edge, the rigid chassis maintains port alignment over time — important for shielded terminations where connector seating affects shield continuity.
- Accepts Shielded Mini-Com™ Modules: Designed specifically for shielded keystone modules, the panel is the right backbone for Cat6A shielded (S/FTP or F/UTP) runs where maintaining the shield path all the way through the termination point is required. Open-frame panels that accept unshielded-only inserts would break that continuity.
- 19-Inch and 23-Inch Rack Compatibility: Mounts in both standard 19-inch EIA racks and 23-inch telco/industrial frames. If your environment mixes rack formats — typical in campus IDF closets that were built before 19-inch standardization — this panel works across both without adapters.
- Integrated Grounding Terminals: Built-in grounding lug connections let you bond the panel directly to rack ground, completing the shield drain path from cable → module → panel → rack ground. In a properly grounded shielded installation, this eliminates the improvised grounding straps that are otherwise common and often inconsistently torqued.
- Labelable Ports with Adhesive Strip Compatibility: The panel includes label-ready areas and accepts adhesive labeling strips. In a 48-port panel serving multiple IDFs or zones, legible port labeling is the difference between a 2-minute trace and a 20-minute one. Plan your labeling scheme before first punch-down — relabeling a live panel is disruptive.
- Pan-Net® Sub-Brand Lineage: The CP48BLY is part of Panduit's Pan-Net® structured cabling catalog, which means it's designed and tested to interoperate with the full range of Mini-Com™ modules, patch cords, and cable management accessories in the same ecosystem. Mixing patch panel brands with modules from another manufacturer may void system-level performance warranties on end-to-end channel certification.
- Low-Profile Flat Design: The flush-mount form factor keeps the panel face-plane even with adjacent 1U equipment in the same rack section, which simplifies horizontal cable manager placement immediately above or below the panel.
Integration & Compatibility
The CP48BLY integrates directly into any standard modular patch panel infrastructure using Mini-Com™ shielded keystone inserts. Port count and 2RU height make it a natural fit alongside managed PoE switches in IDF closets — 48 ports matches a common 48-port switch chassis, keeping patch-to-switch runs clean and one-to-one. The 19-inch mounting width (482.6 mm) fits all standard four-post and two-post EIA racks; the 23-inch compatibility extends reach to legacy telco frames.
For cable management, pair this panel with a 1U or 2U horizontal cable manager above and below to keep patch cord routing orderly at full 48-port density. Without dedicated cable management on a fully-loaded panel, cord weight and routing friction will eventually stress individual module terminations. Review a structured cabling planning guide if you're sizing cable managers and patch cord lengths for a new IDF build-out.
Competitor cross-references for this panel include: 1933079-1, 1933322-2, AX103115, CPP-SDDM-SL-1U-48, CPP-SDDM-SL-2U-48, and HFTP-HD6B-2U-48. If you're replacing one of those models, verify that your existing keystone modules are Mini-Com™ compatible before ordering — the panel accepts Panduit Mini-Com™ modules specifically.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit CP48BLY 48-port 2RU all-metal modular patch panel
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of modules does the CP48BLY accept?
A: The CP48BLY accepts up to 48 Panduit Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules. The panel itself does not include modules — they are purchased separately based on your port type (copper Cat6A, fiber, coax, etc.).
Q: Does the CP48BLY fit in a 23-inch rack?
A: Yes. The CP48BLY mounts in both standard 19-inch (482.6 mm) EIA racks and 23-inch telco-style frames, making it compatible with legacy IDF enclosures that predate 19-inch standardization.
Q: Does the CP48BLY support shielded cabling installations?
A: Yes. The panel is specifically designed to accept Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules and includes integrated grounding terminals to complete the shield drain path from cable through the panel to rack ground — a requirement for properly terminated shielded (S/FTP or F/UTP) runs.
Q: How much rack space does the CP48BLY occupy?
A: The CP48BLY occupies 2 rack units (2RU), with an overall height of 88.13 mm (3.47 in). Plan for at least one additional 1U slot above and below for horizontal cable management when running at full 48-port density.
Q: Are modules or patch cords included with the CP48BLY?
A: No. The package contains the patch panel chassis only (quantity 1). Mini-Com™ keystone modules and patch cords are sold separately. Verify module compatibility with your cabling category and shielding type before ordering.
Q: What are the cross-reference part numbers for the CP48BLY?
A: Verified competitor cross-references include: 1933079-1, 1933322-2, AX103115, CPP-SDDM-SL-1U-48, CPP-SDDM-SL-2U-48, and HFTP-HD6B-2U-48. Confirm dimensional and module compatibility before substituting.
The CP48BLY is the panel I reach for when a shielded copper run needs a proper rack-native home. The stainless steel chassis and built-in grounding terminals are the two specs that separate it from budget plastic panels — in a shielded Cat6A installation, a panel without a real ground path is a liability, not just a gap in the spec sheet.
Technical Highlights:
- 48 Mini-Com™ Positions, 2RU: 88.13 mm of rack height for 48 modular ports keeps density high without stacking cable so tightly that you can't re-terminate a port without pulling an adjacent one.
- Stainless Steel Chassis: Rigid all-metal construction maintains port alignment under cable load — important when 48 fully-loaded shielded patch cords are bearing on the front face, where a flex-prone chassis shifts module seating over time.
- Integrated Grounding Terminals: Eliminates field-improvised grounding solutions. Bond direct to rack ground and the shield drain path is complete from cable → insert → panel → rack — no afterthought straps, no floating shields.
Deployment Considerations:
- The panel ships without modules. Budget Mini-Com™ shielded inserts separately — at 48 positions, that's a line item worth confirming before the panel arrives on site.
- At full 48-port density, cable weight and cord management become real considerations. Install a 1U horizontal cable manager above and below before loading the panel — retrofitting cable management into a live rack is exactly as unpleasant as it sounds.
This panel fits best in IDF closets running shielded Cat6A to high-interference environments — manufacturing floors, hospital wings with dense RF, or any zone where unshielded copper performance is unreliable and the shield path needs to be airtight all the way to the panel face.
