THE ULTIMATE COMPARISON

PATCHBOX vs. Patch Cable

The biggest differences between PATCHBOX and the classic Patch Cable

Cable length

The cables from the patchbox.one are just the right length - they are neither too short nor too long. You don't need elaborate cable routing plans, which usually fail in practice and are thrown out the window at the latest when the first change is made in the network cabinet.

Time saving

Wiring a complete network cabinet doesn't have to take forever. With the patchbox.one, it's 8 times faster than with conventional patch cables.

Structure that lasts

Order instead of chaos: Even after the umpteenth change, your rack remains clear, structured and tidy thanks to patchbox.one.

Shorter downtimes

A properly wired network cabinet is less prone to errors and more secure - both against tampering and against failures. This is how we reduce expensive downtimes.

Did you know that ...

… patchbox.one is significantly more durable than conventional patch cables? These are less flexible and are subject to greater stress due to constant plugging and unplugging. In addition, the tensile force on the bushings is many times higher with patch cables, which makes the entire hardware more prone to faults.

The decisive difference

Feature
patchbox.one
Patch Cable
Various brands
Cable length
Space requirement
Air circulation
Clarity
Installation
Security risk (NIS2)
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Fact check
One minute of IT downtime costs € 5,600 (according to Gartner). The longer it takes, the more expensive it becomes. The cluttered cabinet and tangled cables make troubleshooting even more difficult.

Still have questions?

Would you like to find out more about the benefits of patchbox.one or do you have specific questions about integration into your IT infrastructure? Our team will be happy to help – competently, personally and without obligation.

Further resources

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The consequences of poor cable management. Why structure in the network cabinet pays off - including concrete savings potential.

Video

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Product brochure

PATCHBOX systems at a glance. Technical details, product variants and application examples at a glance.

THE ULTIMATE COMPARISON

PATCHBOX vs. FS Cable Manager

The biggest differences between patchbox.one and the FS cable manager

Space-saving

cable managers block valuable height units in the network cabinet and become an expensive "cable parking lot" with no function. The patchbox.one, on the other hand, only takes up half the space and makes the cables available - always at the right length, clearly arranged and organized.

Flexibility

With the patchbox.one's retraction function, the cable is safely stowed away in a second after reconnection, whereas conventional solutions require manual re-routing and re-wrapping.

Hardly used

With regular changes, the well-intentioned cable managers very quickly lose their original function and, in the worst case, hinder daily work.

Availability

Vertical cable managers are not available for all enclosure types and their use is often limited. The patchbox.one always fits.

Did you know that ...

… cable managers can even increase the tensile force of patch cables on sockets? Cables are subject to greater strain, break more quickly and damage valuable IT infrastructure.

The decisive difference

Feature
patchbox.one
FS Cable Manager
Requires 1RU
Space requirement​
Flexibility
Compatibility
Permanent order
Installation
Security risk (NIS2)
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Fact check
Using patchbox.one saves 50% space compared to patch panels and cable managers. Make better use of valuable space instead of constantly investing in additional network cabinets.

Still have questions?

Would you like to find out more about the benefits of patchbox.one or do you have specific questions about integration into your IT infrastructure? Our team will be happy to help – competently, personally and without obligation.

Further resources

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The consequences of poor cable management Find out why traditional solutions cannot keep up in the long run.

Video

Network cabinet transformation. How to eliminate chaos and bring structure to your network cabinet with patchbox.one.

Product brochure

PATCHBOX systems at a glance. All products, application examples, and technical details summarized.

THE ULTIMATE COMPARISON

PATCHBOX vs. Neat-Patch

The biggest differences between patchbox.one and cable organization tools like Neat Patch

Real cable management

While NEATPATCH “parks” cables and, at best, hides them, PATCHBOX stands for real cable management. Cables are integrated into the patchbox.one and can be retracted to the ideal length using the retraction mechanism, ensuring they are safely stowed away.

Order

Cables can be reconnected with patchbox.one without having to pull everything out or rearrange it. The existing order remains unchanged.

Space savings

patchbox.one saves up to 50% space in the network cabinet because no cable managers are required. NEATPATCH, on the other hand, usually takes up two height units without adding any technical value.

Flexibility

Cable organization tools such as NEATPATCH are static additions with a purely visual focus. PATCHBOX is more versatile, offers greater flexibility, and really comes into its own when changes are required.

Did you know that ...

… short patch cables can have a negative effect on transmission quality? Cheaper cables in particular have poorer shielding, which increases the error rate and reduces the transmission speed.

The decisive difference

Feature
patchbox.one
Neat-Patch
Requires 1RU
Real cable management
Permanent order
Flexibility
Space requirement
Performance
Security risk (NIS2)
Get started
Fact check
Two out of three failures and network problems are caused by messy cabling. Clutter in the network cabinet also makes troubleshooting more difficult, thereby prolonging downtime.

Still have questions?

Interested in real cable management instead of yet another product that doesn’t solve the problems of network cabinet organization? We would be happy to show you the advantages and possible applications of patchbox.one.

Further resources

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The consequences of poor cable management Why tidiness is not only visually appealing, but also economically relevant.

Video

Chaos as a business risk. How to eliminate chaos and prevent long IT outages in good time. See how to bring structure to your network cabinet!

Product brochure

PATCHBOX systems at a glance. Our patented solutions for the cable management of the future and much more.