Tripp Lite N201-003-OR Cat6 Patch Cable 3 Ft Orange

Product Description

The TRIPP LITE N201-003-OR is a Cat6 Ethernet patch cable designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. Measuring 3 feet in length, this male-to-male cable connects network devices to switches, patch panels, routers, or wall jacks. The orange jacket provides visual identification by circuit or zone, a common practice in data centers and server rooms. Licensed electricians, low-voltage technicians, and IT infrastructure installers use this cable for both initial runs and replacement work in organized cabling systems.

This patch cable suits horizontal runs, equipment connections, and short cross-connect links in Cat6 or backward-compatible Cat5e installations. The 3-foot length is well suited for rack-mounted equipment, patch panel-to-switch links, and desktop drops where cable management requires a short, tidy run. The orange color coding is standard in many facilities for designating specific VLANs, departments, or service tiers.

Key Features

• Cat6 rated for Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications at appropriate distances
• Male RJ45 connectors on both ends for direct device-to-device or device-to-panel connections
• Orange jacket for easy visual identification in high-density cabling environments
• 3-foot length minimizes cable clutter in rack and panel installations
• Sold as a single unit for flexible deployment

Compatibility

Designed as a standard Cat6 RJ45 patch cable compatible with Cat6, Cat5e, and Cat5 network ports and patch panels in typical structured cabling systems.

Installation Notes

Low-voltage technicians and network installers typically deploy patch cables as part of a structured cabling system following ANSI/TIA-568 standards. No special tools are required for plug-in installation, but ensure the locking tab seats fully in the port before securing cable management. Avoid sharp bends or excessive tension that can degrade signal performance. In data centers, follow facility color-coding policies before deploying orange-jacketed cables to prevent misidentification of circuits.