Ortronics MCS6A15-04 Cat6a Ftp Patch Cord 15 Ft 26 Awg

Product Description

The ORTRONICS MCS6A15-04 is a Category 6A FTP (Foiled Twisted Pair) patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise network environments. At 15 feet in length and built with 26 AWG conductors, this cord delivers reliable high-speed data transmission with the foil shielding needed to reduce alien crosstalk and electromagnetic interference. It is suited for data centers, server rooms, and horizontal runs where Cat6A performance is required. Network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors are the primary installers.

This patch cord is used in 10 Gigabit Ethernet applications where shielded cabling infrastructure is already in place. The 15-foot length covers typical equipment-rack to patch-panel or switch-to-server connections. The yellow jacket aids in cable identification and color-coded management schemes commonly used in structured cabling systems. It ships as a single unit and is appropriate for both new installations and moves, adds, and changes in existing Cat6A plant.

Key Features

• Category 6A FTP construction with foil shielding for alien crosstalk reduction
• 26 AWG conductor gauge for flexibility in congested cable trays and patch fields
• 15-foot length suitable for equipment-room and data-center connections
• Yellow jacket for easy visual identification in color-coded cabling schemes
• Sold individually for precise quantity purchasing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord for use with Cat6A shielded keystone jacks, patch panels, and network switches that accept standard RJ45 connections in structured cabling systems built to TIA-568 Cat6A specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians or network infrastructure professionals. Ensure all patch panels and switch ports are Cat6A shielded before deploying FTP cords, as mixing shielded cords with unshielded panels can degrade system performance. Follow TIA-568 standards for proper bend radius and cable management to maintain transmission performance. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management hardware.