Panduit CP48HDWH 48-Port Flat Modular Patch Panel, 1U, White

Overview

The Panduit CP48HDWH is a 48-port high-density flat modular patch panel from the Pan-Net® copper systems line, designed to terminate up to 48 Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules in a single rack unit. At 1.72 inches tall (43.68 mm), it delivers maximum port density without consuming extra rack space — useful in data closets and IDF enclosures where U-count is a genuine constraint. The panel ships in white and mounts in both 19-inch and 23-inch racks and cabinets, so it integrates cleanly into mixed-format infrastructure without adapters.

Key Features

• 48 Mini-Com™ Module Ports in 1U: Packing 48 termination points into a single rack unit means you can consolidate an entire 48-drop floor zone into one panel position — freeing adjacent U-space for patch cord management or future expansion.
• Shielded Module Compatibility: Built to accept Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules, making it the right choice for environments with elevated EMI exposure — manufacturing floors, broadcast facilities, or any space running shielded cabling infrastructure.
• Stainless Steel Construction with Metal Bonding Strips: The panel body and stamped faceplates are stainless steel, with pre-formed module blanks connected via metal bonding strips. This provides a continuous shield ground path across the panel face when shielded modules are installed — critical for shielded system continuity rather than just physical durability.
• Flat / Flush-Mount Profile: The low-profile flat design keeps the panel face close to the rack rail plane, which matters in shallow-depth wall cabinets or tight closets where angled panels create cable management conflicts.
• Dual Rack Compatibility (19" and 23"): Mounts in both 19-inch and 23-inch rack formats without modification. If your site mixes older 23-inch telecom cabinets with standard 19-inch IT racks, you can deploy a single SKU across both — no separate part numbers for each rack type.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS requirements, which matters for installations in the EU or for projects with environmental materials restrictions in their specifications.
• Pan-Net® Product Family: Part of Panduit's Pan-Net copper cabling line, meaning modules, patch cords, and cable management from the same ecosystem are tested and rated together — reduces compatibility risk when specifying a complete structured cabling system.

Integration & Compatibility

The CP48HDWH is a passive patch panel that accepts any Mini-Com™ shielded keystone module — the panel itself is category-agnostic; the inserted module determines the cable category supported (Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, etc.). When paired with shielded Mini-Com™ modules and shielded patch cords, the panel participates in a fully shielded channel from jack to jack. Pair with a rack cable manager above or below the panel to maintain bend radius on patch cords at high port density. For complete structured cabling planning, consult a cabling design guide to confirm channel length and component mix for the target category rating. The panel ships as a single unit (package quantity: 1); carton quantity is 10 for bulk ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What modules does the CP48HDWH accept?

A: It accepts Mini-Com™ shielded keystone modules. The panel is module-agnostic for category — the inserted Mini-Com module determines whether the port supports Cat 5e, Cat 6, Cat 6A, or other ratings.

Q: Does the CP48HDWH fit a standard 19-inch rack?

A: Yes. It mounts in both 19-inch and 23-inch racks and cabinets and occupies exactly 1U (1.72 inches / 43.68 mm) of rack height.

Q: Is the CP48HDWH shielded?

A: The panel is designed for shielded deployments — it includes stainless steel stamped faceplates with metal bonding strips to maintain shield continuity when shielded Mini-Com modules are installed. The shielding performance depends on using compatible shielded modules and patch cords throughout the channel.

Q: Is the CP48HDWH RoHS compliant?

A: Yes, the CP48HDWH meets RoHS compliance requirements.

Q: How many panels come in a carton?

A: Each unit is sold individually (package quantity: 1). Carton quantity is 10 for bulk procurement.

Marty Allison

The CP48HDWH earns its place in high-density IDF builds specifically because of that stainless steel bonding strip construction — when you're running a fully shielded Cat 6A plant and you need panel-level ground continuity, the metal faceplate-to-bonding-strip path is what separates a compliant shielded channel from one that just looks shielded on the BOM.

Technical Highlights:

• 48 Ports / 1U: Maximum density for a passive panel — 48 terminations in 1.72 inches of rack height means a full 48-drop zone fits in a single panel position, leaving adjacent slots available for cable managers or active equipment.
• Stainless Steel with Metal Bonding Strips: Pre-formed stainless faceplates and integrated metal bonding strips provide the continuous shield ground path required for S/FTP or F/UTP channel compliance — not just a metal-look panel.
• 19" and 23" Rack Compatibility: Single SKU works across both rack formats, which simplifies procurement on campus upgrades where older 23-inch telecom cabinets coexist with standard 19-inch IT racks.

Deployment Considerations:

• Port density at 48 ports/1U means patch cord management is critical — plan for a dedicated 1U horizontal cable manager for every panel, or you'll create a congestion point that defeats the density advantage.
• The panel body is passive and category-neutral; the Mini-Com module you insert sets the channel rating. Confirm your module selection (Cat 6A, Cat 6, etc.) matches the cable plant before ordering — the panel itself won't limit you, but a category mismatch in the module will.

The CP48HDWH is the right call for new-construction or retrofit IDF closets running shielded structured cabling in space-constrained enclosures — particularly in industrial, healthcare, or broadcast environments where EMI control and RoHS compliance are both in the project spec.