Apparatus for interconnecting multiple nodes
US6561827B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/13
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention describes a patch panel unit including an interface for connecting the patch panel with an electrical node and first and second ports for receiving patch cord connectors. A switch interconnects the first interface with the first and second ports such than when a connector is placed only within the first port, an active connection is provided between the interface and the first port. When a connection is placed within the second port, an active connection is provided between the second port and the first interface despite whether a connection is provided with the first port.
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