Panduit UTPSP20YLY Cat 6 UTP Patch Cord

High-density rack environments demand patch cords that won't snag during moves, adds, and changes—yet traditional latch designs catch on adjacent cables, forcing you to disconnect multiple ports just to trace one link. The Panduit UTPSP20YLY TX6 PLUS patch cord eliminates that friction with a patented tangle-free latch that releases cleanly every time, while pre-installed RapidID barcodes let you map every port without manually labeling hundreds of cables. At 20 feet, this yellow Cat 6 cord bridges typical cross-rack or floor-to-ceiling runs in telecom rooms where PoE cameras, access points, and VoIP phones cluster around core switches.

Key Features

Patented tangle-free latch prevents snags on adjacent cables during MACs

RapidID barcodes pre-installed for asset tracking and port mapping via RapidID software

24 AWG stranded copper construction for flexibility in tight bends and repeated reconnects

Centered de-embedded plug design and integral pair manager maintain signal integrity to 250 MHz

Supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ type 3 (60W) and type 4 (100W) for high-power devices

Slender strain relief boot fits into densely populated patch panels without blocking adjacent ports

100% factory tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss—no field verification required

The UTPSP20YLY uses 24 AWG stranded conductors rather than solid core, trading a few dB of insertion loss for the flexibility installers need when dressing cables through vertical managers or around tight radius bends in 1U patch panels. Panduit's centered de-embedded plug geometry and integral pair manager preserve twisted-pair spacing all the way to the contact, which matters when you're pushing 10GBASE-T over the full 55-meter horizontal link budget or running PoE++ at 100 watts—both scenarios where return loss and alien crosstalk margins are slim. The CM flammability rating meets general-purpose commercial building codes for riser-free horizontal runs; if you're pulling through plenums, specify the CMP-rated equivalent instead.

In IP surveillance deployments, 20-foot patch cords typically connect PoE midspans or injector switches to wall-mounted equipment racks one floor above, or bridge the gap between a main distribution frame and an intermediate cross-connect in multi-tenant office buildings. The yellow jacket provides instant visual identification for voice VLANs or dedicated camera networks, reducing troubleshooting time when a single rack carries six different service types. RapidID software reads the pre-printed barcode during installation, auto-populating your DCIM or asset database with port assignments and cable serial numbers—eliminating the label-printer step and the illegible handwriting that turns into a documentation nightmare eighteen months later. Both ends are wired identically, so the cord works with T568A and T568B terminations interchangeably.

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 and ISO 11801 Class E performance requirements across all frequencies from 1 to 250 MHz. UL listed under UL 1863 and CSA C22.2 (file E129886). Explicitly tested to support IEEE 802.3af (15.4W PoE), 802.3at (30W PoE+), and 802.3bt type 3 (60W) and type 4 (100W PoE++) applications, so you can budget full wattage to PTZ cameras or 802.11ax access points without derating for cable resistance. RoHS compliant for European and California installations. Ships in cartons of 10 for bulk installs; each cord is individually bagged and factory-coiled to prevent kinks during storage.