Why do we use patch panels? I have been asked a question that why do we want to use patch panels to interconnect network devices even if we have switches to connect
![Connect a fiber cable to two different ports in a patch panel · Issue #3442 · netbox-community/netbox · GitHub Connect a fiber cable to two different ports in a patch panel · Issue #3442 · netbox-community/netbox · GitHub](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2214054/63442232-a789b080-c42a-11e9-9243-a65179855978.png)
Connect a fiber cable to two different ports in a patch panel · Issue #3442 · netbox-community/netbox · GitHub
![Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT](https://www.bridgeheadit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Patch-Panel-Installation-11-Key-Steps-to-Installing-a-Network-Patch-Panel-and-Switch-800x600-1.jpg)
Patch Panel Installation: 11 Key Steps to Installing a Network Patch Panel and Switch - Bridgehead IT
![24 Way Switch & 24 Port Cat 5e Patch Panel - 19” Rack Mount Kit RJ45 Network Ethernet : Amazon.co.uk 24 Way Switch & 24 Port Cat 5e Patch Panel - 19” Rack Mount Kit RJ45 Network Ethernet : Amazon.co.uk](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bbtQuhOLL._AC_SX450_.jpg)
24 Way Switch & 24 Port Cat 5e Patch Panel - 19” Rack Mount Kit RJ45 Network Ethernet : Amazon.co.uk
![Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/networking Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/networking](http://i.imgur.com/tKRABeg.jpg)