The fiber optic patch panel Telegärtner BASIS V Fiber Optic Patch Panel with Adapters and Pigtails, 12x E2000, OS2 APC Green is compared against several alternative models within the Telegärtner BASIS V product line. All products belong to the same brand and are designed for professional network infrastructure, structured cable management, and data centers. Common traits across all options include high build quality, secure cable organization, and reliable signal transmission. The main differences lie in the optical adapter type (E2000 or LC Duplex), port density (12 or 24), and the fiber and polish type (single-mode OS2 with APC or PC polish, or multi-mode OM4 and OM5), which directly dictate compatibility with specific network equipment.
⚙️ The specifications table below compares the enclosure type, port count and type, optical fiber type, and connector polish characteristics for each device to highlight their technical differences.
| Comparison parameter | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x E2000, OS2 APC Green) | Telegärtner BASIS V (24x E2000 OS2) | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OS2 APC) | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OS2 PC) | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OM5) | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OM4) | Practical significance |
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| Series and form factor | Telegärtner BASIS V | Telegärtner BASIS V | Telegärtner BASIS V | Telegärtner BASIS V | Telegärtner BASIS V | Telegärtner BASIS V | All panels share the same BASIS V housing design for standard server rack installation. |
| Port count | 12 ports | 24 ports | 12 ports | 12 ports | 12 ports | 12 ports | The 24-port model doubles the connection density within the same rack space. |
| Adapter type | E2000 | E2000 | LC Duplex | LC Duplex | LC Duplex | LC Duplex | E2000 connectors feature an integrated protective shutter, whereas LC Duplex offers a compact footprint common in standard setups. |
| Fiber type | Single-mode (OS2) | Single-mode (OS2) | Single-mode (OS2) | Single-mode (OS2) | Multi-mode (OM5) | Multi-mode (OM4) | Single-mode (OS2) suits backbone and long-distance runs, while multi-mode (OM4, OM5) suits high-speed local links over short to medium distances. |
| Polish type | APC (green) | APC (green) | APC (green) | PC (blue) | Not applicable | Not applicable | APC polish provides minimal optical return loss, which is essential for critical transmission lines. |
◎ The suitability table below evaluates the usage scenarios, port density requirements, and network infrastructure types for which each panel is best suited.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Single-mode lines with high connection security demands and 12-port density | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x E2000, OS2 APC Green) | Provides 12 E2000 ports with OS2 single-mode fiber and APC polish to guarantee low signal loss in professional links. |
| Backbone networks requiring doubled E2000 port density | Telegärtner BASIS V (24x E2000 OS2) | Delivers 24 E2000 ports, allowing twice as many connections within a single panel footprint. |
| Single-mode networks utilizing compact LC Duplex connectors and APC polish | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OS2 APC) | Uses standard LC Duplex connectors instead of E2000 while retaining OS2 single-mode fiber and APC polish advantages. |
| Standard server racks using single-mode fiber with PC polish | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex, Blue, OS2 PC) | Best suited for infrastructures utilizing blue PC-polished connectors and LC Duplex interfaces. |
| High-speed next-generation multi-mode local area networks | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OM5) | Designed for OM5 multi-mode fiber networks, ensuring high bandwidth capacity in data centers. |
| Structured cabling systems built on OM4 multi-mode fiber | Telegärtner BASIS V (12x LC Duplex OM4 Violet) | Engineered to handle OM4 multi-mode cables for efficient optical signal distribution over medium distances. |
The Telegärtner BASIS V Fiber Optic Patch Panel with Adapters and Pigtails, 12x E2000, OS2 APC Green is recommended for projects that require exactly 12 single-mode connections with E2000 connectors and high signal integrity provided by APC polishing. If you need higher port density, the 24-port variant is a better fit, whereas standard LC Duplex requirements or multi-mode setups are best served by the respective LC-equipped OM4 or OM5 alternatives.
