Panduit UTPSP4BLY Cat 6 UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTPSP4BLY is a 4-foot Category 6 UTP patch cord built for high-density commercial network installations where cable management, port-mapping efficiency, and PoE reliability matter. Part of the TX6 PLUS Pan-Net family, this black 24 AWG stranded copper cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance over short runs and supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 PoE++ (up to 100W) for IP cameras, access points, and VoIP phones. The tangle-free latch prevents snags during MACs in congested rack environments, and factory-installed RapidID barcodes streamline documentation workflows on large deployments.

Key Features

• Category 6 UTP, 24 AWG stranded copper construction for flexibility and bend tolerance
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags on adjacent cables during installation and removal
• RapidID barcode labels pre-installed for automated port mapping and asset tracking
• Supports PoE/PoE+/PoE++ (IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3 and Type 4) up to 100W
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E performance from 1–250 MHz
• Centered de-embedded plug geometry and integral pair manager minimize NEXT and return loss
• Slender strain relief boot allows high port-density in 1U patch panels and switch faceplates
• CM (Communications) flammability rating for commercial and light industrial spaces
• Compatible with T568A and T568B wiring schemes
• 100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss

Stranded 24 AWG conductors provide the flexibility needed for repeated handling in service loops and equipment moves, while maintaining the electrical performance required for 10GBASE-T over distances up to 37–55 meters (depending on alien crosstalk environment). The modular plug's centered de-embedded design and integral pair manager preserve pair geometry through the termination point, critical for minimizing return loss and near-end crosstalk at frequencies above 200 MHz. The tangle-free latch sits flush with the plug body and releases cleanly from adjacent cables, eliminating the common frustration of cable bundles snagging on neighboring latches during MACs in densely populated IDFs and server racks. The slender strain relief boot tapers to a minimal profile, allowing full population of 48-port patch panels without interference or port-blockage.

For integrators deploying IP surveillance or converged voice/data networks, the cord's IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 compliance ensures reliable delivery of up to 100W PoE++ to high-power devices like PTZ cameras with heaters, 802.11ax access points, and multi-line IP phones without voltage drop or heat-related failures. The factory-installed RapidID barcode labels integrate with Panduit's RapidID software for automated port mapping and "as-built" documentation—scan the cord at both ends during installation, and the software populates your cable management database with physical layer connectivity, eliminating manual spreadsheet entry and reducing documentation errors on 500+ drop deployments. Black jacket color simplifies visual identification in mixed-use environments where power, voice, and data circuits occupy the same pathways.

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E channel requirements across the full 1–250 MHz spectrum, with every cord individually tested at the factory for wire map continuity, NEXT performance, and return loss before leaving the facility. UL 1863 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 listed (File E129886), RoHS compliant, and backed by Panduit's standard manufacturer warranty. For integrators managing NEC Chapter 8 compliance on commercial tenant-improvement projects, the CM flammability rating meets code for use in non-plenum horizontal pathways, equipment rooms, and telecommunications closets without requiring costly plenum-rated (CMP) alternatives on short patch connections between active equipment and structured cabling terminations.