Ortronics KS5EA-13 Cat5e Keystone Jack Ivory

Product Description

The ORTRONICS KS5EA-13 is a Cat5e keystone jack designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network infrastructure. This individual jack insert terminates twisted-pair ethernet cable at wall plates, patch panels, and surface-mount boxes, providing a reliable connection point for Category 5e data networks. The ivory finish suits standard decora-style faceplates commonly found in office and light commercial environments. It is sold as a single unit, making it suitable for targeted replacement or small-scale adds to an existing cabling plant. Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians and network infrastructure contractors.

This keystone jack is used wherever a Cat5e network termination point is needed, including offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-unit residential buildings. It fits standard keystone-style wall plates, surface-mount boxes, and patch panel keystone inserts. The individual unit format allows technicians to install or replace a single jack without purchasing a bulk pack, which is useful during moves, adds, and changes on an established structured cabling system.

Key Features

• Category 5e rated for 10/100/1000BASE-T ethernet applications
• Standard keystone form factor fits universal wall plates and patch panels
• Ivory finish for use with matching decora-style faceplate hardware
• Individual unit packaging allows single-jack replacement or targeted installation
• Designed for use in structured cabling systems per TIA-568 installation standards

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement for Cat5e keystone jack applications in standard keystone-compatible wall plates, patch panels, and surface-mount enclosures.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians should de-energize any PoE switch ports supplying power to the circuit before terminating or replacing keystone jacks. Termination is typically performed with a 110-style punch-down tool following TIA-568-B or TIA-568-A wiring standards as required by the project. Verify faceplate and wall box compatibility before installation to confirm the keystone slot accepts a standard keystone insert footprint. Do not exceed the minimum bend radius of the cable during dressing and termination.