Panduit NK5EPC14Y Category 5e Copper Patch Cord

Product Description

The PANDUIT NK5EPC14Y is a Category 5e copper patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. This patch cord provides reliable copper connectivity between network equipment, patch panels, and wall outlets. Category 5e cabling supports data transmission up to 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet and meets the performance requirements for voice, data, and video applications. Network technicians and low-voltage cabling contractors install this cord as part of a complete structured cabling system. Its design follows standard TIA/EIA-568 Category 5e specifications for signal integrity and crosstalk performance.

This patch cord is suited for use in telecommunications rooms, data centers, and horizontal cabling runs connecting end-user equipment to patch panels or active network hardware. Typical installations include office environments, school networks, and light commercial facilities where Category 5e performance is specified. The cord connects switches, routers, patch panels, and networked workstations in structured cabling systems built to industry standards.

Key Features

• Category 5e performance for Gigabit Ethernet and standard LAN applications
• Copper conductor construction for reliable signal transmission
• Sold individually as a single unit for flexible ordering quantities
• Designed for use within structured cabling systems meeting TIA/EIA-568 Category 5e requirements
• Compatible with standard RJ45 patch panel ports and keystone jacks

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord for use in Category 5e structured cabling systems with standard RJ45 interface ports.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage cabling technicians install Category 5e patch cords as part of structured cabling systems governed by TIA/EIA-568 standards. No special tools are required beyond standard cable management practices. Avoid sharp bends that exceed the minimum bend radius of the cable, and do not run patch cords alongside high-voltage electrical conductors in a way that introduces electromagnetic interference. Follow local building and low-voltage wiring codes when routing cables through plenum or riser spaces.