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Instead of 66 blocks and punch down tools how about something like this: https://www.showmecables.com/icc-telco-male-patch-panel-rj11... I know we ripped out similar, a plastic panel/wall mount version, at an old job when we went VoIP. The Centronics came out of the PBX. Probably find on eBay or surplus. Maybe talk to IT and they have one hanging around in a junk pile. > The name varies regionally Micro Ribbon connec…
Sure. One end of the 25-pair cable can be cut down on a patch panel. There doesn't need to be a 66 block. Or a person can buy a patch panel pre-assembled with an Amphenol connector, and just plug in a 25-pair cable between that and their gear. Here's one from Leviton: https://leviton.com/products/49012-j24 Or, there's unholy creations like this octopus breakout cable, which can be used to connect existing patch panel…
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#41I've worked in industrial automation and with computers for a long time and have come across a LOT of connectors. It helps to know the exact nomenclature when specking parts or finding replacements. My recent search was for Russian RP10-11's on Vacma motorized vacuum valves (the look like big D-sub connectors.) Not an easy search and luckily found a guy on eBay.