A patch cable or patch cord is an electrical or optical cable used to connect (“patch-in”) one electronic or optical device to another for signal routing. Devices of different types (e.g., a switch connected to a computer, or a switch to a router) are connected with patch cords. Patch cords are usually produced in many different colors so their easily distinguishable. A patch cable is required to connect your networking equipment to station and your station to the PC. Patch Cables can be molded, standard (non-booted or molded snagless. Many people prefer a non-booted cable over a booted because it takes up less room in a high density environment and is easier to plug in and out of equipment, however a molded cable provides great strain relief and is also easy to plug in and out. A molded assembly has great strain relief properties. The molded snagless style has a snag-free tab for easy removal from a bundle but is not as easy to plug in and out.