Color Code Patch Cables

Question:

BLUE - - in IDF and MDF to connect Patch Panel to the Switches of Data Devices as Computer and Miscellaneous

RED - Servers/Uplink/Down Links to other switches of cabinets

GREEN - - Printers/Copiers

ORANGE - - IP Phone

YELLOW - - IP Video Cameras

PURPLE - - Wifi AP's

WHITE - - Building Controls/Time Clocks

From AmComm:

DATA COPPER HORIZONTAL CABLING

1. Data: blue (Cat 6)

2. Wireless Access Point: white (Cat 6A)

3. Surveillance Camera: green (Cat 6A)

Cat6e = blue cable

Cat6A = 50% white cable, 50% green cable

WORK AREA OUTLET CONNECTORS

a. Data: blue (Cat 6)

b. Wireless Access Point: white (Cat 6A)

c. Surveillance Camera: green (Cat 6A)

Cat6e = blue jacks

Cat6A = 50% white jacks, 50% green jacks

PATCH CORDS AND STATION CORDS

a. Data: blue (Cat 6)

b. Wireless Access Point: white (Cat 6A)

c. Surveillance Camera: green (Cat 6A)

Cat6e = blue patch cables

Cat6A = 50% white patch cables, 50% green patch cables

Creation date: 10/23/2019 8:29 AM Updated: 8/27/2022 9:14 AM