- punch blocks separately terminate each wire
- advantages:
- takes less space, because you won't use all the jacks all the time
- scares away the novices
- disadvantages:
- hard to troubleshoot
- requires special tools, training
- tracing cables can loosen other connections
- standard network jacks
- advantages:
- everything gets tested at initial install
- more durable than punch blocks
- only the patch cables see wear & tear
- can be permanently labeled at install time
- no special training required
- disadvantages:
- novices may feel comfortable moving cables
- connecting unused jacks can waste money & capacity
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