"Throwing the existing patch panel up in the ceiling, some kind of little splice blocks, 25 pair that really isn't CAT5- knock yourself out if you want but it's still a hack job."


Why "little" splice blocks? Why not Cat5e 66 blocks in a discretely installed cabinet? You'll need 16 blocks. Not a happy time for the guy who has to punch them down, but time is money.

You don't say if the MDF is voice only, or data only, or a combination of the two. I believe that one splice, on an approved and rated block, will pass certification.


Arthur P. Bloom
"30 years of faithful service...15 years on hold"