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Permanent Link

The fixed portion of a cabling run from the patch panel to the wall outlet, excluding patch cords.

Definition

The permanent link is the installed cable and its terminations, tested and certified after installation. The channel includes the permanent link plus equipment and work area patch cords (up to 100 m total). Certifications typically test permanent links.

Example

Certify each permanent link with a cable certifier after termination.

Exam tip

Permanent link max 90 m; channel max 100 m.

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