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Description

Panduit UTP28X5RD Cat 6A 28AWG 5ft Patch Cord

Overview

The Panduit UTP28X5RD is a 5-foot Category 6A unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) patch cord designed for high-density data center environments. Its 28 AWG solid copper construction and compact 0.185-inch diameter facilitate easier cable management and airflow, particularly beneficial for server virtualization and backbone aggregation. The integrated tangle-free latch ensures secure connections and simplifies moves, adds, and changes (MACs) without snagging.

Compatibility

This patch cord supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet and operates at frequencies up to 500 MHz, exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards. It is compatible with both T568A and T568B wiring schemes. The UTP28X5RD is designed for IEEE 802.3af/at and 802.3bt Type 3 & Type 4 Power over Ethernet (PoE++) applications, delivering the necessary power for connected devices without requiring separate power supplies.

Installation Notes

The cable features a CM/LSZH (Plenum/Low Smoke Zero Halogen) flammability rating, suitable for installation in plenum spaces or where low-smoke and zero-halogen requirements apply. Each cord is 100% performance tested at the factory for wire map, Near End Crosstalk (NEXT), and Return Loss, ensuring reliable data transmission. The pre-installed RapidID barcodes simplify port mapping and network documentation when used with compatible scanning software.

Specifications
Product Type: Patch Cord
Category: Cat 6A
Conductor Gauge: 28 AWG
Conductor Type: Solid Copper
Cable Construction: U/UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)
Overall Diameter: 0.185 in (4.7 mm)
Length: 5 ft (1.52 m)
Color: Red
Connector 1: RJ45 Modular Plug
Connector 2: RJ45 Modular Plug
Flammability Rating: CM/LSZH
Performance Testing: 100% Factory Tested (Wire Map, NEXT, Return Loss)
Standards Compliance: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A, ISO/IEC 11801 Class EA, IEC 60603-7
PoE Support: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3 & Type 4
Frequency Range: 1-500 MHz
Wiring Compatibility: T568A and T568B
Special Features: RapidID Pre-Installed Barcodes, Tangle-Free Latch, Centered De-Embedded Plug
Package Quantity: 1
Carton Quantity: 10
UPC: 074983999844
Type: Patch Cord
Connectivity: Cat 6A
Power: PoE 802.3bt
Poe Power: PoE++ (802.3bt)
Sub Brand: Pan-Net®
Application: (1) 10GBASE-T Ethernet (2) Data center I/O Consolidation (3) Data center server virtualization (4) Backbone aggregation (5) Parallel processing and high speed computing.
Length Ft: 5
Length M: 1.52
Carton Qty: 10
Package Qty: 1
Upc: 07498399984
Cable Category: copper-systems
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