Patch panel
（重定向自Patch bay）
![A remote broadcast trailer's jackfield](/Images/godic/202502/01/Patchpanel23857.JPG")
![A couple of managed Gigabit Ethernet rackmount switches, connected to the Ethernet ports on a few Panduit patch panels using Category 6 patch cables (all equipment is installed in a standard 19-inch rack)](/Images/godic/202502/01/19-inch_rackmount_Ethernet_switches_and_patch_panels3858.jpg")
![A patch bay for patching circuits to stage lighting instruments](/Images/godic/202502/01/Theatpatchbay3858.JPG")
![Rear view of a patch panel with dual coax patch jacks.[1]](/Images/godic/202502/01/Trompeter_JSI-52_Patch_Panel3858.jpeg")
A patch panel, patch bay, patch field or jack field is a device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner. Patch panels are commonly used in computer networking, recording studios, radio and television.