TP-link SG2210P patch cable holder

TP-Link has created a great gigabit POE smart switch (TL-)SG2210P, but unlike the regular ones, it has connectors on the back and LEDs on the front.

I will have this switch in the back of my office on my desk. It will be connected to the network from the back and a PC and NAS will be connected to it. But when I want to connect some other device for a while - a camera, Raspberry PI and so on, I would normally have to take a cable, move the switch, hit the cable with the connector and then connect the device.

But I will connect a few cables, let them hang down behind the desk along the wall and hook the other - free end of the cable with the connector to this holder. When I need to connect something, I just pull the cable forward.

For printing:

• There are 2 models in the profile, with ventilation holes on the side and without holes.
• I recommend printing about a millimeter in height and checking that my and your printer are calibrated the same and the model will fit perfectly, like mine.
• I finally added mouse ears to the model so that the edges do not stick out of the bed. Cut them off after printing.
• The holder can hold cables up to 7mm in diameter.
• I printed it with Bambulab black PLA, but dark grey PLA might look even better.
• It may be necessary to peel the rubber feet on the switch from the dimples and move them a little further away if the switch slides on the table.

Pro tip:

• as patch cables buy colored ones from PremiumCord. They are 100% copper and don't cost much.
• beware of Vention cables (not only) from Aliexpress: they are colored, with a cap, but they are not 100% copper, but CCA - copper-clad aluminum - worse properties and for the price they are sold at, they are expensive.

Design by PedroKV on MakerWorld (license: BY-SA).