Category 5 cable is a twisted pair high signal integrity cable type often referred to as Cat5. Most cables are unshielded, relying on the twisted pair design for noise rejection, and some are shielded.

A patch panel or patch bay is a panel, typically rackmounted, that houses cable connections. One typically shorter patch cable will plug into the front side, whereas the back holds the connection of a much longer and more permanent cable.

A patch cable or patch cord (sometimes patchcable or patchcord) is an electrical or optical cable, used to connect ("patch-in") one electronic or optical device to another for signal routing.

A keystone jack is a female connector used in data communications, particularly local area networks (LANs). The jack is usually mounted in a wall plate or patch panel.

Any type of metal or plastic plate designed to fit over a device or computer component to enhance the device's functionality or its looks