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Do I need a punchdown tool to wire this patch panel?

Yes. Use a proper punchdown tool.

The rear of the panel is IDC, and trying to seat all those conductors with whatever happens to be in the toolbox is asking for a bad termination.

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Dave
Practical Support · Data Cabinets Direct
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