Color Code Patch Cables

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