How Does the SQ-iD™ System Work?

The SQ-iD™ is a rack-mountable patch panel with an LED circuit board integrated into the back of the panel. The bright, flashing green LEDs are used for fast and easy identification. This universal language approach utilizes the light to intuitively show the user the outlet plate they are looking for.

The SQ-iD™ patch panel works with the SQ-iD™ Outlet. This outlet has an auxiliary input that the SQ-iD Signal Injector device plugs into. This device will then communicate with the patch panel and indicate the correct jack by flashing a bright green LED above the jack on the patch panel.

Meet the Components of the SQ-iD™ System

SQ-iD™ Panel

This patch panel has a futureproof, light-based labeling system that saves money and provides quicker installation and repair times compared to typical labeling solutions.

  • Completely suitable for PoE, 10G, and Fiber
  • Thin 2U rack mountable configuration
  • Ability to accurately mimic the workstation faceplate
  • Bright green LEDs make jack identification fast and easy
  • Futureproofed interface that accommodates multiple media choices

The SQ-iD Signal Injector

This device simply plugs into the Aux jack or 3.5 mm jack. It will indicate what the correct jack is on the patch panel quickly and seamlessly.

  • Even when the labels on the faceplate are painted over, the jack is clearly indicated with the SQ-iD™ system
  • Tracking down the correct jack is faster and easier than ever

Who is the SQ-iD™ System for?

The SQ-iD™ System has been designed to cater to the needs of professionals who require a reliable and efficient patch panel system. This highly innovative system is a perfect fit for data centers, telecommunication companies, and various enterprises that need to manage extensive cabling systems.

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Network Administrators

Your job is hard enough, so why make it worse by having to deal with labeling mistakes? You put a paper label on everything. The faceplate, the cable, the patch panel, the blueprint, and the spreadsheet and yet you still have mistakes. The SQ-iD™ System will put an end to these mistakes!

Cable Installers

With SQ-iD™, there’s no more repetition. Removing repetitive tasks like labeling data cables reduces the room for error. The SQ-iD™ fixes labeling mistakes at the root cause by allowing you to never mark a box or cable! No labeling and no marking means no mistakes with SQ-iD™.

Why Invest in The SQ-iD™ System?

Saves You Money and Makes for Quick Installs

SQ-iD™ is the innovative light-based labeling system that guarantees future-proofing and cost-saving benefits. Compared to typical labeling solutions, SQ-iD™ boasts quicker installation and repair times, providing your business with maximum efficiency and productivity.

Eliminates the Headache of Labeling Mistakes

Inefficient processes can drag your productivity down. Navigating mislabeled outlets, repeatedly disconnecting and reconnecting users, or traveling to remote locations for simple issues are all time-consuming. Fortunately, our products offer a solution to these common predicaments.

Backed By 44 Years of Experience in the Field

With over 44 years of invaluable experience, Jim Kraft’s industry expertise has enabled Squidlite™ to create highly efficient and user-friendly data networking products that perfectly address the unique needs of modern businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cabling are suitable for the SQ-iD™?

SQ-iD™ offers flexible configuration choices that allow multiple media choices such as, CAT 3, 5, 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 8 – Fiber – HDMI – COAX. You don’t need to worry about the SQ-iD negatively impacting the performance of your networks such as PoE or 10gig because our system works independently of the data network over a separate 22/2 signal cable unlike other solutions on the market today.

How does Squidlite™'s identification lighting work?

Bright, flashing green LEDs make identification fast and easy even in the most congested, messy, and darkest of closets. This simplified, straightforward design makes outlet identification intuitive resulting in a successful identification process for even non-technical personnel. The universal language approach utilizes the light to intuitively show the user the outlet plate they are looking for.

The signal injector plugs directly into the AUX outlet, which sends a signal to the SQ-iD™ panel identifying the correct jacks.

How does the outlet communicate with the patch panel?

The connections from SQ-iD™ outlets to SQ-iD™ panels are made using industry standard 22 gauge wire. The 22/2 not only illuminates the LED on the patch panel but also is integral in eliminating the mistakes associated with the rough in installation. It is what allows the installer to stop labeling the cables and cable boxes thus eliminating the labeling mistakes associated with that task. The 22/2 becomes the cable label that is always right

Is the SQ-iD™ difficult to install compared to other patch panels?

Not at all! It’s the same as any standard keystone patch panel with the exception of The additional wire for the LED circuit board that is simple to hook up. On the back of the panel is an LED circuit board housing 24 bright green LED’s and 24 screw set connectors for simplified connection of The SQ-iD™ signal cable. Don’t worry about hooking up the wires wrong. We ‘ve designed everything so that no matter what polarity you connect the wires, it always works!

Is the SQ-iD™ rack-mountable?

The SQ-iD™ comes in both a 1U 24 port and a 2U 48 port. Both rack mountable in industry standard 19 inch cabinets, racks and wall mount brackets.

What is Squidlite™?

Squidlite™ is a company that offers innovative and imaginative data cabling products. Our products are easy to use, understand, and drive down the daily cost of managing your data networks. We provide a different perspective in solving your data networking challenges and facilitate change for IT without any hassle.

What industries does Squidlite™ serve?

Squidlite™ serves a wide range of industries, including finance, manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, education, government, retail and more. The company’s products are designed to be adaptable and flexible, making them ideal for any business that needs to be able to quickly adapt to this ever changing world. A trait of our products is how easy they are to use after the experts have left and the user is left to figure it out on their own.

Can Squidlite™ products be customized to fit specific needs?

Yes, Squidlite™ products can be customized to fit specific needs. They work with customers to create tailored solutions for their unique data networking challenges. Be it  mobile solutions for Esports, law enforcement, military or the entertainment industry we have the ability and expertise to make sure you have the flexibility you need without compromising the performance of the network.

None of your patch panels are numbered like other manufactured patch panels. Why is that?

When you install a pre-numbered patch panel you immediately start to head down the path of labeling mistakes. 3 pre-numbered patch panels in the same rack means you have 3 number 8's. We looked hard into why labeling mistakes occur and pre-numbered patch panels were a major contributor.

What Everyone is Saying About the SQ-iD

It (SQ-iD) just makes sense. Why wouldn’t you use it?

“This is so easy my dog could probably figure it out, but my 8 year old, no problem. We have 3 buildings with this system installed, and this will be in our 4th. ”

This is awesome!

“Anyone who has spent half a day looking for a patch panel port in the closet will immediately know the value of the SQ-iD.”

A big time saver!

“No more climbing into my car for a 3 hour drive that my terminal manager can now do in 5 minutes (successfully I might add).”

Simply genius!

“I can stand 10 feet away at the door of my server closet and know exactly the outlet I’m looking for. Even with the lights out. Out of curiosity, I asked 2 plumbers clearing a drain line if they could figure out which outlet it was. They did and went back to clearing the drain line. ”

Highly recommended!

“We probably spend monthly on service calls, lost time and lost productivity not to mention the frustration associated with trying to manage our data cabling for what the SQ-iD costs.”

We now have a consistent labeling scheme.

“With 14 locations across 5 states and a different installation company at every location we end up with 14 different labeling schemes. The SQ-iD will mean 14 labeling schemes that are all exactly the same that any of our employees can figure out.”

This will save a lot of time!

"No more unplugging the computer and trying to figure out which link light went out on the switch. That ought to save a lot of time."

We use the SQ-iD system in multiple locations.

"We put our first SQ-iD system at our distribution center. We now have it in 2 of our stores. If it didn’t work, we wouldn’t keep putting it in."

Doesn't get any easier than this!

"The best thing is the extensive user manual. Just plug it in and look for the flashing green light. Doesn’t get any easier than this."