Intelligent distribution frame and network rack

Intelligent patch panels solve the problem of difficult cable management in network racks by automatically acquiring and displaying port mapping relationships, and achieve efficient network device port management and maintenance.

CN122069446APending Publication Date: 2026-05-19TP-LINK INT SHENZHEN CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202610230698.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2026-02-26
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

Existing network racks and patch panels often have dense, crisscrossing cables with unclear labeling when multiple devices are involved. This results in poor visibility of physical connections, making management and maintenance difficult. They rely on manual verification and on-site inspections, which can easily lead to maintenance accidents.

Method used

A smart patch panel is provided that automatically acquires and displays port mapping relationships through a communication unit, including the correspondence between the first port and network device ports, thereby reducing maintenance costs and improving management convenience.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic acquisition and visual presentation of port mapping relationships, reducing the need for paper labels and manual updates, improving the convenience and accuracy of network management, and reducing maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent distribution frame and a network rack. The intelligent distribution frame is applied to a network rack and comprises one or more first ports which are connected with one or more second ports of network equipment installed in the network rack through cables in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and the one or more first ports are used for being connected with opposite-end equipment outside the network rack through cables; the communication unit is configured to obtain a port mapping relationship between the one or more first ports of the intelligent distribution frame and the one or more second ports of the network equipment; and the display unit is configured to display the port mapping relation.
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