Patch Cords
Factory-terminated LAN patch cords from CAT5E to CAT8, straight and LSZH.
10 items in this family · ordered by part number
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Every row is a part number. Columns show only the differences the specification states — the full specification is on each product page.
| Item | Part number | Category | Shield | Jacket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT5E Patch Cord | NPU612C015 | CAT5E | UTP | PVC |
| CAT8 Patch Cord | NP8T718A015 | CAT8 | UTP | PVC |
| CAT6 Patch Cord | NP6U712A015 | CAT6 | UTP | PVC |
| CAT6 Patch Cord, Colour Variant | NP6U712C015 | CAT6 | UTP | PVC |
| CAT6 Patch Cord, Short Length | NP6UF08A015 | CAT6 | UTP | PVC |
| CAT6 FTP Patch Cord | NP6F712A015 | CAT6 | FTP | PVC |
| CAT7 Patch Cord, Short Length | NP7F08A015 | CAT7 | FTP | PVC |
| CAT6A Patch Cord, LSZH | NP6A716A015-LSZH | CAT6A | UTP | LSZH |
| CAT7 Patch Cord | NP7ST716A015 | CAT7 | SSTP | PVC |
| CAT7 Patch Cord, LSZH | NP7ST716A015-LSZH | CAT7 | SSTP | LSZH |
How a patch cord is made
A patch cord is a short length of the same cable construction as the horizontal run, terminated with plugs at both ends and tested before packing. The plug, the strain relief and the termination quality decide whether the cord meets the channel specification — which is why the electrical limits printed above apply to the finished assembly, not only to the bulk cable.
Colour is a documentation tool as much as a cosmetic choice: it is how a rack records which VLAN, service or customer a link belongs to.
Where patch cords are specified
Patch panels, switches, patch-by-exception racks, server cabinets and desk outlets. The category should match the channel: a CAT6 cord in a CAT6A channel caps the channel, and the resulting test failure is usually blamed on the permanent link rather than on the cord.
Where these cables are specified
- Office and campus LAN — horizontal cabling for commercial buildings
- Data centre and rack builds — patch cords, high category copper and cable management
Questions buyers ask about patch cords
Which patch cord categories do you manufacture?
CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, CAT7 and CAT8 assemblies, in unshielded and shielded constructions, with PVC or LSZH jackets. Each cord is factory terminated and tested before packing.
What lengths are available?
Lengths are made to order. The specification does not fix a length list, so send the lengths you need with the quantity and we quote them together.
Do the cords match the electrical specification of the bulk cable?
The shared specification is 100 ± 15 ohm impedance, maximum conductor resistance of 9.38 ohm per 100 m at 20 °C, insulation resistance of at least 5000 Mohm.km and mutual capacitance of at most 5.6 nF per 100 m, over an operating range of -20 to 75 °C.
Can patch cords be supplied in our colours and with our labels?
Yes. Jacket colour, boot colour and printed labels are part of the OEM options. Send the colour list and label artwork with the enquiry.
Need this family quoted?
Send the part numbers and quantities — we reply with price and lead time.