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Panduit UTP28SP15RD Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Patch Cord, 15 ft, Red
The Panduit TX6-28™ UTP28SP15RD addresses high-density cabinet congestion with a 0.150-inch (3.8 mm) diameter—roughly 40% thinner than standard 24 AWG patch cords. Built on 28 AWG stranded copper, this 15-foot Cat 6 UTP cable delivers full Gigabit Ethernet and PoE/PoE+/PoE++ performance (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3/4) while simplifying airflow and cable management in racks where every cubic inch matters. The tangle-free latch prevents snags during moves, adds, and changes, and RapidID pre-installed barcodes enable one-scan port mapping in RapidID software—critical for maintaining accurate as-built documentation in datacenters, AV installations, and IP security NVR/camera deployments.
Key Features
- 28 AWG stranded copper construction—0.150" (3.8 mm) diameter for high-density cabinet routing and improved airflow
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat 6 and ISO 11801 Class E specifications from 1-250 MHz
- Supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet), and 10GBASE-T over limited distances per IEEE standards
- Full PoE/PoE+/PoE++ compliance (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3 & Type 4) for IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags and enables fast release during MAC work
- RapidID barcode pre-installed for automated port mapping and asset tracking
- CM/LSZH jacket meets fire/smoke requirements for plenum-adjacent and international installations
- Wired to be compatible with both T568A and T568B termination schemes
- UL 1863, CSA C22.2, and RoHS compliant
Standard 24 AWG patch cords consume roughly 40% more cabinet volume than 28 AWG designs, forcing installers to oversize cable managers or accept airflow blockage. The UTP28SP15RD's slim profile allows more circuits per U-space and cleaner bend radii around vertical managers and horizontal cross-connects. Stranded conductors provide flexibility for repeated plugging and unplugging—essential for test benches, temporary event deployments, and any environment where cables are moved frequently. The tangle-free latch uses a reinforced polycarbonate boot that prevents the release tab from catching on adjacent cords during extraction, eliminating the broken-latch failures common in high-density patch fields.
RapidID enables infrastructure teams to scan the pre-printed barcode at each port and auto-populate switch/patch-panel spreadsheets, eliminating manual data entry errors and maintaining accurate records for MACs and audits. For IP security integrators, this translates to faster commissioning of NVR uplinks and camera PoE drops, with traceable as-built documentation for O&M handoff. The CM/LSZH jacket meets both North American plenum-adjacent and international low-smoke zero-halogen requirements, making it suitable for raised-floor datacenters, AV equipment rooms, and projects with LEED or Green Globes environmental mandates.
The UTP28SP15RD exceeds all ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 requirements across the full 1-250 MHz bandwidth, ensuring headroom for Gigabit Ethernet and future 10GBASE-T links within the IEEE-specified distance limits. PoE++ Type 4 support delivers up to 90W (71.3W at PD) over the pair, sufficient for PTZ cameras with integrated IR illuminators, high-power Wi-Fi 6E access points, and multi-radio DAS remotes. Panduit ships this cord in a 10-pack carton for bulk deployments, with each cable individually bagged to prevent tangles and contamination during storage and staging.
Panduit UTP28SP15RD 28AWG Cat 6 15ft Patch Cord
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