Panduit UTPCH5BUY Cat 5e UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTPCH5BUY delivers field-proven Cat 5e connectivity for IP cameras, access controllers, VoIP endpoints, and network infrastructure where reliable 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet matters. This 5-foot blue TX5e™ patch cord features stranded 24 AWG conductors, Pan-Plug™ modular terminations, and a patented tangle-free latch that prevents snagging during moves, adds, and changes — eliminating the cable-management headaches that slow rack work and patch-panel documentation.

Key Features

Cat 5e UTP, 24 AWG stranded copper, 5 ft (1.52 m) blue cable

Patented tangle-free latch prevents snags, streamlines MACs

RapidID pre-installed barcodes for software-driven port mapping

Supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE (Type 3 and Type 4, up to 100W)

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 5e and ISO 11801 Class D

100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss

Compatible with T568A and T568B wiring schemes

CM flammability rating, UL 1863 and CAN/CSA listed, RoHS compliant

Panduit's TX5e patch cords address two persistent field issues: latch breakage and port-tracing inefficiency. The tangle-free latch design replaces the fragile boot-and-tab assemblies that snap off in dense patch fields, while the factory-applied RapidID barcode on each plug enables one-scan port documentation when paired with Panduit's RapidID software — a workflow advantage during commissioning, tenant moves, or compliance audits where every link must be verified and logged.

The UTPCH5BUY supports full IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) Power over Ethernet, making it suitable for today's PoE-hungry endpoints: PTZ cameras with heaters, multi-sensor panoramic units, 802.11ax access points, and LED lighting controllers. Stranded 24 AWG conductors provide the flexibility needed for tight-radius bends in congested rack environments and behind wall-mount enclosures, while the centered de-embedded plug geometry and integral pair manager maintain pair balance through the termination — both critical for return-loss performance above 250 MHz even though Cat 5e is only spec'd to 100 MHz. This over-spec margin protects against near-end crosstalk when patch cords share conduit with PoE-injected links.

Applications span 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T Fast Ethernet, and 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet, along with 155/622 Mb/s ATM, Token Ring 4/16, and VoIP systems. The cable meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and IEC 60603-7 interface standards, ensuring interoperability with enterprise switches, PoE midspans, IP camera NVRs, and access-control panels from any vendor. Each cord ships with a UL File E129886 listing and full RoHS compliance, satisfying both NEC Article 800 and procurement green-compliance requirements.

The 5-foot length fits rack-to-switch, patch-panel-to-switch, and camera-to-wall-outlet scenarios where cable management demands known, consistent lengths rather than field-cut bulk cable. Blue jacket color supports TIA-606-B administration standards for horizontal cabling or custom site color-coding schemes. Packaged individually with a carton quantity of 10, the UTPCH5BUY suits both single-drop service calls and multi-site deployments where standardized patch cords reduce inventory complexity and eliminate the variability introduced by field-terminated plugs.