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
![Network Closets with Network Cabinets, Switches & Patch Panels – Support for Tyler, Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, TX Network Closets with Network Cabinets, Switches & Patch Panels – Support for Tyler, Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, TX](https://www.nacspace.com/wp-content/uploads/network-closet-iStock-1198319664_900x500-min.jpg)
Network Closets with Network Cabinets, Switches & Patch Panels – Support for Tyler, Longview, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, TX
![Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail](https://external-preview.redd.it/9OTvqo-UNEjM0Mo6zTVKhnzKMRGyqVfvOOzutcRWyf0.jpg?auto=webp&s=0ced8596300be142815c2a8d6f588dac4f8e0721)
Why doesn't everyone put patch panels interleaved with switches? So much neater, much shorter cables. : r/cablefail
![Network Switch on Rack Cabinet with Yellow Utp Patch Cord Cables Connected Stock Photo - Image of communication, cabling: 136288288 Network Switch on Rack Cabinet with Yellow Utp Patch Cord Cables Connected Stock Photo - Image of communication, cabling: 136288288](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/network-switch-rack-cabinet-yellow-utp-patch-cord-cables-connected-to-panel-136288288.jpg)
Network Switch on Rack Cabinet with Yellow Utp Patch Cord Cables Connected Stock Photo - Image of communication, cabling: 136288288
![networking - What is the proper way to connect cables from a patch panel to a switch when you have more ports on the patch panel than on the switch? - Server Fault networking - What is the proper way to connect cables from a patch panel to a switch when you have more ports on the patch panel than on the switch? - Server Fault](https://i.stack.imgur.com/hTulk.jpg)