Status of qualifications are indicated by colours. The following colours are applied for validity of full production line qualifications of cables, connecting hardware and patch cords (colour índications are different for capability approvals of connecting hardware and permanent links & channels):

Green: Performance is continuously verified. Maintenance activities include both product testing at 3P and factory inspection every 6 months.

Blue: Performance is continuously verified. Maintenance activities include regular product testing at 3P, but factory inspection is not presently carried out.

Yellow: Cable is 3P qualified, but has not passed a scheduled maintenance activity.

Red: Cable is not 3P qualified. 3P does not offer market support in case of cable performance problems.

Both green, blue and yellow marked cable qualifications are having full 3P market support in case of queries. For yellow marked qualifications actions are being taken by 3P to upgrade to green as soon as possible.