Patch Cord Adapters

Introduction

The new test paradigm Modular Link Terminated Link (MPTL) requires the use of one Patch Cord Adapter wich is not included in any Versiv test kit.

Please contact your Fluke Networks reseller to get a quote.

 

Solution

Be aware that - contrary to Channel adapters and Permanent Link adapters - Patch Cord adapters are category specific. 

Patch Cord Adapters that are available and suitable for both DSX-5000 and DSX-8000 modules:

Model	Desription
DSX-PC5E	Single Cat 5e Adapter with Shielded Cat 5e Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6	Single Cat 6 Adapter with Shielded Cat 6 Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6A	Single Cat 6A Adapter with Shielded Cat 6A Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC5ES	Set of two Cat 5e Adapters with Shielded Cat 5e Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6S	Set of two Cat 6 Adapters with Shielded Cat 6 Patch Cord Jack Installed
DSX-PC6AS	Set of two Cat 6A Adapters with Shielded Cat 6A Patch Cord Jack Installed

 

Just like the tip of a PLA004 or PLA804 adapter, the jack of a Patch Cord adapter may need replacement when damaged or worn out.  These are the corresponding spare parts:

Model	Description
DSX-PCTAC5EKS	Set of two Shielded Cat 5e Replacement Patch Cord Jacks
DSX-PCTAC6KS	Set of two Shielded Cat 6 Replacement Patch Cord Jacks
DSX-PCTAC6AKS	Set of two Shielded Cat 6A Replacement Patch Cord Jacks