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Panduit PSL-DCPLE-BU-C Standard Port Security Lock

Physical layer security starts at the port. The Panduit PSL-DCPLE-BU-C port security lock prevents unauthorized patch cord removal and accidental disconnections in data centers, telecom rooms, and critical infrastructure deployments. This standard-profile device secures RJ45 connections where jacks are surface-mounted, with an extended cover that shields the locking mechanism from tampering. Each package includes 100 blue polycarbonate locks and five removal tools, providing complete physical access control for 100 network drops with color-coded identification.

Key Features

  • 100-pack of blue polycarbonate port locks with 5 removal tools included
  • Standard profile for surface-mounted jack installations
  • Extended cover protects locking mechanism from physical tampering
  • Blue color coding for visual cable management and security zoning
  • Compact 0.74" × 0.55" (18.8mm × 13.9mm) footprint
  • Polycarbonate construction for durability in telecom and data center environments

In environments where network uptime is non-negotiable—financial data centers, healthcare IT closets, industrial control networks—accidental disconnections cost minutes to hours of troubleshooting. The PSL-DCPLE-BU-C eliminates that risk by physically locking patch cords into their jacks. The standard profile is engineered for surface-mount installations where the jack sits proud of the panel or wall plate; the extended cover provides 0.74" of vertical protection, shielding the tab-release mechanism from accidental bumps during adjacent cable work or rack maintenance. Installation requires no tools: snap the lock over the RJ45 connector's latch, and removal requires one of the five included extraction tools, ensuring only authorized personnel can reconfigure connections.

Blue color coding serves dual purposes in structured cabling environments. First, it provides instant visual identification of secured ports—critical when auditing physical security controls or ensuring HIPAA/PCI-DSS compliance requirements for network segmentation. Second, it integrates with TIA-606-C color standards for administrative labeling, allowing you to designate blue locks for specific security zones, VLANs, or application types (e.g., surveillance backhaul, building automation, guest networks). Polycarbonate construction withstands the temperature swings and handling common in telecom rooms without cracking or discoloring, and the compact 13.9mm width allows dense port deployments without blocking adjacent jacks on 24- or 48-port panels.

Each 100-pack ships with five removal tools, supporting a realistic ratio for technician access in multi-person IT teams. The locks install in seconds per port and require no panel modifications, making them retrofit-compatible with existing structured cabling infrastructure. Deploying port security locks satisfies physical access control requirements in frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 (PE-3, Physical Access Control) and ISO 27001 Annex A.11.1.2, providing an auditable control point for network perimeter defense at the lowest layer of the OSI stack.

Specifications
Product Type: Port Security Lock
MPN: PSL-DCPLE-BU-C
Color: Blue
Material: Polycarbonate
Profile Type: Standard (Surface-Mount)
Cover Type: Extended
Overall Height: 0.74" (18.8mm)
Overall Width: 0.55" (13.9mm)
Package Quantity: 100 locks
Removal Tools Included: 5
Compatible Jack Mounting: Surface-Mount
Application: RJ45 Patch Cord Security
Color Coding Standard: TIA-606-C Compatible
UPC: 061305675909
Carton Quantity: 10 packages
Type: Port Lock
Connectivity: RJ45
Height In: 0.74
Height Mm: 18.8
Width In: 0.55
Width Mm: 13.9
Carton Qty: 10
Package Qty: 1
Upc: 61305675909
Cable Category: copper-systems
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