The present invention relates to an electronic signal switching module
with connectors on a first side for connecting with a variety of devices
and sources and with jacks for receiving patch cords on a second side.
The switching modules include two position switches in the circuitry
connecting the jacks with the connectors which allow the module to be
configured as a straight-through patching module, a fully normal module
with paired jacks or a half normal module with paired jacks. One
alternative of the invention utilizes card edge connectors on the first
side. Another aspect of the invention involves a chassis for holding a
plurality of switching modules adjacent to and electronically connected
with a plurality of connecting modules. The switching modules may also
include designation lenses adjacent to the jacks for holding indicia.