Permanent Link (definition): A test configuration for a link excluding test and patch cords.
The CAT 6 permanent link test configuration is to be used by installers and users of data telecommunications systems to verify the performance of permanently installed cabling. The permanent link consists of up to 90 m (295 ft.) of CAT 6 horizontal cabling and one CAT 6 connection at each end, and may also include an optional transition/consolidation point connection. The CAT 6 permanent link excludes both the cable portion of the field test instrument cord, and the connection to the field test instrument. (see Figure 1.)
