Ortronics MCS6A20-06 Cat6a Ftp Patch Cord 20 Ft 26 Awg

Product Description

The ORTRONICS MCS6A20-06 is a Cat6A foil-shielded twisted pair (FTP) patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise network environments. Constructed with 26 AWG conductors, this 20-foot cord delivers the bandwidth and alien crosstalk performance required by TIA-568-C.2-1 and ISO/IEC 11801 Category 6A standards. The shielded construction reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), making it suitable for data centers, server rooms, and high-density horizontal cabling runs where signal integrity is critical. Network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors are the primary installers of this type of patch cord.

This patch cord is well suited for horizontal and equipment-room connections in commercial buildings, data centers, and campus network installations. The 20-foot length accommodates typical rack-to-rack or patch-panel-to-switch runs without excess slack. The FTP shielding is particularly valuable in environments with high EMI or where 10GBase-T performance must be maintained over the full 100-meter channel. It ships as a single unit and is ready to install without field termination.

Key Features

• Cat6A FTP construction supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBase-T) applications
• Foil shielding reduces EMI and alien near-end crosstalk (ANEXT)
• 26 AWG conductors provide a flexible, manageable cable body for dense installations
• 20-foot length suits equipment-room and intermediate patch runs
• Factory-terminated ends require no field crimping or termination

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard patch cord for Cat6A shielded structured cabling systems using RJ45 interface ports.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians or network professionals familiar with TIA-568 structured cabling standards. Ensure that shielded patch cords are used end-to-end in a shielded cabling channel and that shield continuity is maintained through all connecting hardware. Route cables away from power conductors where possible to preserve signal integrity. Inspect connectors for damage before installation and avoid sharp bend radii that could compromise the foil shield.