Server --> Patch panel port 25-48 in server rack --> Patch panel in switch 2 rack --> Switch2 We're using a pair of Cisco 6513 switches with 10GbE trunks between them and 10GbE runs back to the core.
It's a very good practice to put patch panels in the cabinets and to have structured cabling back to central points where the switches are located. It prevents needing to pull a patch cord under the ...