Panduit UTPSP5BLY Cat 6 UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTPSP5BLY is a 5-foot Cat 6 UTP patch cord built for high-density network installations where cable management and consistent performance matter. Constructed with 24 AWG stranded copper and terminated with high-performance modular plugs featuring centered de-embedded contacts, this cord delivers verified headroom across all 250 MHz—exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E requirements. Every cord is 100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss. Part of the TX6 PLUS line and enabled with RapidID pre-installed barcodes, it streamlines documentation in enterprise campus, datacenter, and access layer deployments.

Key Features

• 5 ft (1.52 m) length in black for rack-to-switch and patch panel interconnects
• 24 AWG stranded U/UTP construction with CM flame rating
• Patented tangle-free latch prevents snags and ensures fast release in crowded patch fields
• Slender strain relief boot fits high-density 1U/2U switches without blocking adjacent ports
• RapidID enabled with pre-installed barcodes for automated port mapping
• 100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss
• Supports 10BASE-T through 10GBASE-T, ATM, VoIP, and IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE (Type 3 & 4)
• Centered de-embedded plug minimizes alien crosstalk
• Compatible with T568A and T568B wiring schemes
• RoHS compliant, UL 1863 listed (UL File E129886)

The UTPSP5BLY addresses three installer pain points: latch breakage, documentation lag, and marginal link performance. The tangle-free latch uses a recessed, flexible tab that deflects snags instead of breaking—critical in vertical patch fields or crowded horizontal managers. The slender boot tapers to 0.281" diameter at the plug body, maintaining 1U density on 48-port switches. The centered plug contact geometry delivers consistent NEXT margin even when mating with slightly out-of-spec jacks.

RapidID integration solves documentation. Each cord ships with a factory-applied barcode on the boot. Scan it with the RapidID mobile app during installation, map it to your port schedule, and your as-built documentation is done. For contractors managing MACs across multi-floor campuses or datacenter operators running incremental adds, this cuts port-mapping time by 60-80% versus manual workflows.

Factory testing verifies wire map continuity, NEXT below -54.1 dB at 100 MHz, and return loss within ±15 dB across 1-250 MHz. The stranded 24 AWG copper offers 35% more flex cycles than solid-conductor patch cords, extending service life in moves-heavy environments. IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) PoE compatibility makes it suitable for high-power devices—PTZ cameras, 802.11ax APs, and PoE lighting. The U/UTP construction is cost-effective where external EMI is minimal.

The TX6 PLUS family is engineered as a system: plugs, jacks, panels, and cords share the same insertion loss budgets, so mixing components doesn't cost channel margin. This matters when building 10GBASE-T backbones or upgrading Cat 5e plants—every 2 dB of recovered margin translates to longer reach or compatibility with older in-wall cabling. Carton quantity is 10 cords; package quantity is 1 per sealed bag for clean inventory management.