Panduit UTP28X16GR Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord
The Panduit UTP28X16GR TX6A-28™ patch cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a compact 28 AWG form factor designed for high-density data center and enterprise network deployments. At 0.185 inches (4.7mm) diameter, this 16-foot Cat 6A UTP cable reduces pathway fill and simplifies cable management in congested racks and overhead tray runs. The green jacket provides visual circuit identification, while integrated RapidID barcoding enables scan-based port mapping and documentation workflows. Installers gain tangle-free latch operation that eliminates snags during MACs and a centered plug geometry that maintains pair balance through the termination.
Key Features
- 28 AWG solid conductor construction reduces diameter 40% vs. standard Cat 6A patch cords
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags in bundle extraction and speeds moves/adds/changes
- RapidID pre-installed barcodes support Panduit port-mapping software for automated documentation
- Centered de-embedded plug with integral pair manager maintains channel performance to 500 MHz
- CM/LSZH dual flammability rating supports plenum-equivalent installations and international fire codes
- 100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss per ANSI/TIA-568.2-D
The TX6A-28 platform uses unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) construction with solid 28 AWG conductors terminated to high-performance modular plugs. Each cord ships with test results verifying compliance with Category 6A electrical specifications including alien crosstalk (PSANEXT) margins required for 10GBASE-T operation. The slim profile delivers measurable installation advantages in high-density environments: a 42U rack populated with 28 AWG patch cords achieves 30-50% better airflow compared to equivalent 24 AWG deployments, reducing the risk of thermal hotspots in virtualized server clusters. The centered plug design maintains consistent pair geometry through the RJ45 interface, preventing the impedance discontinuities that cause return loss failures in field-terminated assemblies.
This 16-foot length suits top-of-rack to aggregation switch connections, cross-connect field jumpers, and equipment-to-patch-panel runs in mid-sized installations. The green jacket integrates into color-coded circuit identification schemes common in multi-tenant data centers and enterprise MACs. RapidID barcoding supports scan-based workflow: technicians use Panduit's mobile app to capture cable serial numbers during installation, auto-populating as-built documentation and eliminating manual spreadsheet entry. The tangle-free latch uses a low-profile boot geometry that releases cleanly from bundle ties and cable managers without the boot-to-latch interference that causes broken clips in high-churn environments.
The UTP28X16GR meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA channel requirements for frequencies up to 500 MHz. It carries cULus listing under UL 1863 and supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ (48 cables bundled) and 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 PoE++ (24 cables bundled) power delivery per the tested bundle de-rating. CM/LSZH dual rating provides plenum-equivalent performance under NEC Article 800 and low-smoke-zero-halogen compliance for installations governed by IEC 60332 or international building codes. The combination of slim-diameter construction, tool-free latch operation, and factory test certification makes this patch cord the right choice for integrators managing pathway congestion, MAC velocity, and channel performance margins in 10G Ethernet and converged IP infrastructure.
