Ortronics MC5E20-06 Cat5e Patch Cord 20 Feet Blue

Product Description

The ORTRONICS MC5E20-06 is a Category 5e patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. Measuring 20 feet in length and finished in blue for easy visual identification, this patch cord delivers reliable copper Ethernet connectivity for data and voice applications. Cat5e cabling supports Gigabit Ethernet and reduces crosstalk compared to standard Cat5, making it a dependable choice for network closets, server rooms, and workstation drops. Network technicians and low-voltage installers reach for patch cords like this during moves, adds, and changes at patch panels and network switches.

This patch cord is suited for horizontal distribution and equipment room patching in structured cabling systems built to TIA-568 standards. The 20-foot length gives installers flexibility when bridging patch panels to switches or connecting equipment within a rack or across a small equipment room. The blue jacket color is commonly used to designate standard data connections, supporting color-coded port management practices on high-density patch panels.

Key Features

• Category 5e performance supporting Gigabit Ethernet data transmission
• 20-foot length provides flexibility for equipment room and rack patching
• Blue jacket color supports visual port management and cable tracing
• Standard RJ45 connectors compatible with Cat5e and Cat6 patch panels and switch ports
• Sold individually for precise quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord compatible with standard RJ45 Category 5e and Category 6 patch panels, wall jacks, and network switches in TIA-568 compliant structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage technicians or network cabling professionals familiar with structured cabling standards such as TIA-568. No tools are required for patch cord termination — simply seat the RJ45 plug firmly into the port until the locking tab clicks. Avoid sharp bends or crimps along the cable run, as exceeding the minimum bend radius can degrade signal performance. Do not route patch cords alongside high-voltage electrical conductors without appropriate separation per applicable codes.