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unshielded and basic unshielded. Each interconnect copper cord type is available in
various lengths and colors.
The PViQ™ Connectivity Basic Interconnect Patch Cord (see figure below), also called
the “I-Cord,” consists of a standard PViQ™ 9-wire patch cord plug on one side, and a
special shielded housing on the far end to allow the system to sense double ended
connections and provide visual verification in the PViQ™ Connectivity System.
Figure 13: Basic Interconnect Patch Cord (Copper)
The PViQ™ Connectivity Enhanced Interconnect Patch Cord (see figure below), also
called the “Enhanced I-Cord”, builds on the functionality of the Basic I-Cord by
integrating LEDs directly into the patch cord plug, providing visual verification of
accurate patching and tracing activities. It is available in shielded and unshielded.
The integrated LEDs also make it easy to identify the far end of I-Cords that have been
bunched together and groomed in advance by the installer. The Enhanced I-Cord has a
10-wire plug with separate contacts on each side of an insulation layer.
The Enhanced I-Cord indicates and verifies insertion at the switch port, ensuring that
the correct networking capabilities are provided for this connection. It also guides
removal of interconnect patch cords from both the switch and corresponding PViQ
Connectivity Patch Panel.
The Enhanced I-Cord has a standard PViQ™ 10-wire patch cord plug on one side and a
standard RJ45 plug with a plunger on the far end to allow the system to sense double
ended connections and provide visual verification in the PViQ™ Connectivity System.
The plunger side of the cord also has a green/red visual indicator to enable port tracing
between PViQ™ Connectivity System and network switches via local access or remote
management. This capability allows for direct mapping and verification of end-to-end
patch field connection points.
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