Ortronics MC18B609-06 Cat6 Patch Cord 9 Feet

Product Description

The ORTRONICS MC18B609-06 is a Category 6 patch cord terminated with a 110-style connector on one end and an RJ-45 (Mod8) plug on the other, wired to the TIA/EIA 568B standard. At 9 feet in length, it is used to connect structured cabling components within a telecommunications closet or data room. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use this cord to bridge 110 punch-down blocks to patch panels, switches, or wall jacks where a pre-terminated, ready-to-run cable run is needed. The 568B wiring scheme keeps pinout consistent with the majority of commercial and residential structured cabling installations.

This patch cord is suited for horizontal or cross-connect applications in commercial data closets, server rooms, and structured cabling systems built to Cat6 performance standards. It fits neatly into patch panel environments where 110-style terminations are used alongside standard RJ-45 equipment ports. The 9-foot length gives enough slack for typical rack-to-panel or block-to-switch runs without excess cable management burden.

Key Features

• Cat6 performance rating supports Gigabit Ethernet and high-bandwidth data applications
• 110-style to Mod8 (RJ-45) configuration connects punch-down blocks directly to network equipment
• 568B wiring standard ensures compatibility with the predominant commercial cabling scheme
• 9-foot length provides practical reach for intra-rack and closet cross-connect runs
• Pre-terminated and ready to install with no field crimping required

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6 cross-connect patch cord for use with 110-style punch-down blocks and RJ-45 ports wired to TIA/EIA 568B in commercial and residential structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and network installers typically handle this type of patch cord in structured cabling environments governed by TIA-568 standards. Before connecting or rerouting cables in an active panel, identify and avoid disrupting live circuits. Route the cord through patch panel cable management rings to prevent strain on the connectors. Verify that the destination port is also terminated to the 568B standard to maintain pinout consistency across the link.