Panduit UTP28SP5YL Cat 6 28 AWG UTP Copper Patch Cord
The Panduit UTP28SP5YL is a 5-foot Category 6 UTP patch cord engineered for high-density installations where cable management, airflow, and pathway capacity drive design. Built with 28 AWG stranded copper in a 0.150-inch (3.8 mm) diameter jacket, this TX6-28 series cord delivers full Cat 6 performance to 250 MHz while occupying roughly half the cross-sectional area of standard 24 AWG patch cords. Yellow CM/LSZH-rated jacket provides dual compliance for North American and international deployments. Factory-installed RapidID barcodes streamline port mapping during moves, adds, and changes.
Key Features
- 28 AWG stranded copper — 0.150 in diameter for 50% smaller bundle vs. 24 AWG
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E (1-250 MHz)
- Supports 10GBASE-T over limited distances, Gigabit, and Fast Ethernet per IEEE 802.3
- IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE++ compatible (Type 3 & 4) up to 90W
- Tangle-free latch prevents snags and enables one-handed release
- RapidID pre-installed barcodes for automated port mapping and asset tracking
- CM/LSZH dual-rated for riser and horizontal applications
- 100% factory tested: wire map, NEXT, return loss verified before shipping
- Centered de-embedded plug with integral pair manager preserves twist geometry
- T568A/T568B wiring scheme compatible
The 28 AWG conductor gauge addresses pathway fill and airflow constraints in densely populated racks. A bundle of 28 AWG cords occupies approximately 50% less volume than 24 AWG equivalents, improving air circulation around active equipment and reducing heat-related failure risk. The slimmer profile simplifies routing in crowded patch-panel trays and reduces bend-radius force requirements. Stranded copper provides flexibility for repetitive flexing in patch-to-switch runs, while the centered de-embedded plug and integral pair manager maintain twist rates to the termination point, preserving NEXT and return-loss margins required for 10GBASE-T operation over distances up to 37-55 meters depending on alien crosstalk environment per IEEE 802.3an.
Designed for high-density IP camera NVR uplink banks (24-48 PoE ports), enterprise IDF/MDF consolidation points, and installations requiring verified channel performance. The RapidID barcode enables one-scan port mapping with Panduit's mobile app or third-party DCIM platforms, eliminating manual documentation errors. The tangle-free latch prevents the common failure mode where standard latches snag on adjacent cables during extraction, bending tabs until they no longer retain—a failure requiring truck rolls to diagnose "dead ports" rather than switch issues. CM/LSZH dual rating handles mixed-use buildings where some pathways require LSZH per local code without stocking separate SKUs. Yellow jacket provides high-visibility color-coding for voice, camera uplink, or dedicated PoE VLANs.
Manufactured under ISO 9001 quality systems with UL 1863 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 listings, meeting NEC Article 800 requirements for communications riser cables. Every cord ships with 100% factory verification of wire map, NEXT, and return loss at 1-250 MHz, providing documented headroom above TIA-568.2-D minimums and isolating any link failures to horizontal cabling, panels, or termination workmanship rather than factory patch cords. The 5-foot length is optimized for rack-to-rack connections, patch-panel-to-switch uplinks, and short horizontal drops in open-office environments.
