Panduit CPPA48HDEWWH Mini-Com 48-Port High-Density Angled Patch Panel
The Panduit CPPA48HDEWWH is a 48-port, 1U angled modular patch panel from the Panduit Pan-Net® copper infrastructure line — built for network closets and data centers where port density, cable management, and long-term patching ease matter more than entry-level price. It accepts any 48 Mini-Com™ modules in a single rack unit, supports both 19-inch and 23-inch rack/cabinet standards, and ships unloaded (modules ordered separately), so you specify exactly the port types your project requires.
Overview
Dense patching environments create two recurring problems: cable congestion at the panel face and technician errors during moves-adds-changes. The CPPA48HDEWWH addresses both with an angled port face design and a modular socket format. The angled face tilts patch cord connections away from the rack face, reducing the bend radius stress on cords and making it visually easier to trace individual connections at a glance — a real operational benefit when you're managing 48 connections in 1.75 inches of rack space. The modular Mini-Com™ format means you're not locked into a fixed connector type at purchase time; populate with Cat6A, Cat6, or any other modular patch panel module family as your cabling standard dictates.
Key Features
- 48 ports in 1U (1.72" / 43.7mm height): Packing 48 connections into a single rack unit is the core value proposition here. In a standard 42U cabinet, that's theoretically 2,016 copper ports — relevant when you're designing a high-density IDF or MDF and every rack unit counts toward total port capacity.
- Angled port face: The angled design reduces the horizontal reach required to seat and unseat patch cords, which lowers strain on RJ-45 connectors during repeated moves-adds-changes. In high-turnover environments like call centers or open-plan offices, this translates to fewer damaged ports over the panel's service life.
- Mini-Com™ modular socket format: Each of the 48 positions accepts a standard Panduit Mini-Com™ module. This means you can mix connector types across the panel — combine Cat6A, Cat6, fiber, or specialty modules in a single panel face — and replace individual failed ports without swapping the entire panel. For structured cabling contractors, this also simplifies change orders mid-project.
- 19-inch and 23-inch rack compatibility (482.6mm width): The 19-inch form factor is the data center standard, but the panel also mounts in 23-inch telecom-style cabinets common in older facilities and campus environments. One panel SKU covers both rack widths, which simplifies procurement for multi-site projects with mixed infrastructure.
- Unshielded design: This panel is specified for unshielded (UTP) cabling runs — the correct choice for standard commercial LAN and structured cabling installations where shielded (STP/FTP) infrastructure is not required. If your project includes shielded cabling for EMI-sensitive environments (industrial floors, medical imaging suites), you'll need a shielded panel variant.
- Self-adhesive labeling strips: The panel accepts self-adhesive labels for port identification without requiring specialized labeling tools. In a 48-port panel, clear port labeling directly affects MAC time during incidents — unlabeled panels in dense racks are a well-known operational liability.
- White finish: The white color finish aids visual contrast in rack environments, making it easier to distinguish individual patch cords under typical data center lighting conditions compared to black panels.
- Pan-Net® sub-brand: The CPPA48HDEWWH is part of Panduit's Pan-Net® copper systems family, meaning it's designed to interoperate with other Pan-Net® components — patch cords, cable managers, and enclosures — as a coordinated structured cabling infrastructure system rather than a standalone component.
Integration & Compatibility
This panel is designed as a component within a Panduit Mini-Com™ modular system. It ships without modules — you populate it with the Mini-Com™ modules appropriate for your cabling category (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, etc.) and connector type. Confirm module compatibility against the Panduit Mini-Com™ module catalog before ordering if you're integrating into an existing installation. The panel mounts in standard EIA-310 19-inch rack enclosures and 23-inch telecom frames; standard rack hardware (cage nuts, screws) is used for mounting. Because the panel is unshielded, it should not be used as the termination point for shielded cabling runs — doing so would break the shielding continuity of the channel and defeat the EMI protection the shielded cabling is intended to provide.
What's in the Box
- 1x Panduit CPPA48HDEWWH 48-port angled patch panel (modules not included)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the CPPA48HDEWWH come with Mini-Com™ modules included?
A: No. The CPPA48HDEWWH ships as an empty panel chassis. Mini-Com™ modules (Cat6A, Cat6, Cat5e, fiber, etc.) are ordered separately based on your cabling category and connector requirements.
Q: What rack sizes does the CPPA48HDEWWH fit?
A: It mounts in both standard 19-inch (482.6mm) and 23-inch rack enclosures and cabinets, covering the two most common rack widths in commercial and enterprise environments.
Q: How much rack space does the CPPA48HDEWWH consume?
A: It occupies 1U (1.72 inches / 43.7mm) of rack height, delivering 48 ports in a single rack unit — one of the highest port densities available in a 1U copper patch panel.
Q: Is the CPPA48HDEWWH suitable for shielded (STP/FTP) cabling systems?
A: No. This panel is designed for unshielded (UTP) cabling applications. Using it as a termination point for shielded cabling runs would break shielding continuity across the channel. Panduit offers shielded panel variants for shielded infrastructure projects.
Q: What is the port face orientation on the CPPA48HDEWWH?
A: The port face is angled (rather than flat/flush), which reduces patch cord bend stress and makes individual connections easier to trace and manage during moves-adds-changes in dense patching environments.
Q: Can I mix different Mini-Com™ module types in the same panel?
A: Yes. Each of the 48 positions independently accepts any standard Panduit Mini-Com™ module, so you can mix connector categories or types across a single panel face as your project requires.
The CPPA48HDEWWH earns its place in structured cabling designs primarily because of one dimension: 1.72 inches of rack height for 48 live ports. That's a spec that matters immediately when you're planning an IDF closet with a fixed cabinet footprint and a growing port count — 48 ports per U means a 12U panel zone handles 576 connections, which covers most mid-size floor distributions with room left for active gear. The angled face is the secondary differentiator; it's not cosmetic — angled ports reduce the lateral force on RJ-45 housings during frequent re-patching, which extends the mechanical life of both the modules and the cords.
Technical Highlights:
- 48 ports in 1U (43.7mm): Maximum copper density per rack unit in the Mini-Com™ format — critical for high-density IDF and MDF builds where rack space is the binding constraint.
- Modular Mini-Com™ sockets: Individual module replacement without panel swap means a single port failure doesn't force a 48-port outage window. Field-swappable in minutes with standard modules already in your spares inventory.
- Dual 19"/23" rack support: One SKU covers both rack standards — useful on multi-site contracts where you can't always predict the cabinet spec on site until you're on the floor.
Deployment Considerations:
- This panel ships empty — budget separately for 48 Mini-Com™ modules per panel. On large deployments, modules typically represent the majority of the per-panel BOM cost, so don't price the panel chassis alone.
- The unshielded construction is a hard constraint: do not use this panel as the patch termination point for shielded horizontal runs. If even a portion of your cabling infrastructure is shielded (common in labs, industrial spaces, or healthcare imaging areas), specify the appropriate shielded Panduit panel variant for those circuits to maintain channel shielding continuity.
The CPPA48HDEWWH fits best in commercial office buildouts, enterprise IDF closets, and campus distribution frames where UTP Cat6/Cat6A is the horizontal cabling standard, port counts are high, and the structured cabling contractor needs a modular, field-serviceable panel that works within a coordinated Panduit Pan-Net® system.
