Ortronics PW5EP40DB-07 Plenum Patch Cord 40ft Purple

Product Description

The ORTRONICS PW5EP40DB-07 is a Category 5e plenum-rated solid conductor patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in air-handling spaces. At 40 feet in length and finished in purple for easy visual identification, this cord meets plenum (CMP) flame and smoke requirements, making it suitable for runs through HVAC plenums, drop ceilings, and raised-floor environments where fire code mandates low-smoke, low-flame cable. It is typically installed by low-voltage cabling technicians and IT infrastructure contractors working on horizontal or backbone data runs.

This patch cord is well suited for commercial and institutional structured cabling projects where NEC Article 800 requires CMP-rated cable in air-handling spaces. The purple jacket aids circuit identification in dense patch environments such as telecommunications rooms, data closets, and server rooms. Its solid conductor construction makes it appropriate for permanent or semi-permanent horizontal runs rather than frequent move-add-change applications.

Key Features

• Plenum (CMP) rated jacket meets NEC requirements for air-handling space installations
• 40-foot length suits longer horizontal runs within a single zone
• Purple jacket provides clear visual circuit identification in high-density environments
• Solid conductor construction optimized for fixed, permanent cabling runs
• Category 5e performance supports standard data and voice network applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or addition for Category 5e structured cabling systems requiring plenum-rated patch cords in commercial and institutional environments.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified low-voltage cabling technician in accordance with NEC Article 800 and applicable local codes. De-energize or power down active equipment ports before connecting or disconnecting patch cords. Avoid sharp bends below the cable minimum bend radius and do not cinch cable ties tightly, as both can degrade signal performance. Solid conductor patch cords are not recommended for desktop or frequent-flex applications.