How to Recognize a Quality Patch Cord

• Each Component is 100% made to the Standard • All Modular Plug Standards are not only met, but exceeded:

- Contacts phosphor bronze, 100 μin (50 μin standard) of Nickel, 50 μin 24K Gold

- Plastic housing is made using 94V.O material

High-performance Bulk Patch Cable - Bulk Patch Cord built in compliance to the ANSI/TIA 568 C.2 - UL File number • Look for: - Strong Latch on the Plug - Strain Relief - How it is Packaged

- Brand Awareness

• Know who you are Buying from

• Notice how the cable “Feels”

• Testing:

- Calibrated Fluke DTX 1800 and correct patch cord test adaptors

- Every cable is 100% performance tested and must pass before shipping

- Test results available upon request

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What to Avoid

- Too Tight of a coil

- Messy Conductors in the Plug

- “Cheap Patch Cords” - No Strain Relief

- Cracked Plugs - Messy Conductors in the Plug - Does the Clip on the Connector BURN? - Bad Pin Depth - “Channel Tested” - Un-Tested Products - Molded Plugs

Why Quality Patch Cords Matter

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