The punchdown tool is designed to insert and secure wire terminations firmly within a patch panel or keystone jack while trimming off any excess wire. It is commonly used during the installation of cable (for example, Cat5e or Cat6) in network components that require fixed placement of wires. Tools such as wire cutters or crimpers do not perform the same function, as they are used for cutting wire or affixing connectors respectively, not seating wire within a terminal block.
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