Ortronics 576A-RD15-001 Cat6a Slim Utp Patch Cord 1 Foot

Product Description

The ORTRONICS 576A-RD15-001 is a 1-foot Cat6A slim snagless UTP copper patch cord from the Quiktron product line. Built with a reduced-diameter PVC jacket, this patch cord is designed for high-density patching environments where standard-diameter cables create airflow and cable management problems. The slim profile makes routing cleaner in tightly packed patch panels and switch ports. It carries Cat6A performance, supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications at the cabling distances and frequencies required by current structured cabling standards. Licensed electricians and low-voltage cabling technicians are the typical installers for this type of patch cord in commercial and industrial environments.

This patch cord is suited for commercial and industrial structured cabling installations where Cat6A horizontal cabling is terminated at patch panels and active equipment. The 1-foot length is commonly used for short panel-to-panel or panel-to-switch connections in telecommunications rooms and data centers. The yellow jacket color supports color-coded patching schemes for network zone identification or circuit management. The snagless boot design protects the RJ45 latch from snagging during routing and removal, reducing connector damage in high-activity patch fields.

Key Features

• Reduced-diameter slim PVC jacket for high-density patch panel environments
• Cat6A UTP construction supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet structured cabling
• Snagless boot protects RJ45 latch during installation and removal
• Yellow jacket supports color-coded circuit identification
• 1-foot length suited for short patch field connections
• 5-year warranty from ORTRONICS

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style Cat6A UTP patch cord for use with standard RJ45-terminated Cat6A patch panels and network switch ports in commercial and industrial structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians typically install Cat6A patch cords as part of structured cabling system commissioning or moves, adds, and changes. Power down or follow site lock-out procedures for active switching equipment before patching in live environments where accidental disconnection is a concern. Avoid sharp bends below the minimum bend radius of the cable to maintain Cat6A channel performance. Follow TIA-568 and applicable local codes for structured cabling installations.