Panduit CJ5E88TGRD-24 Cat 5e RJ45 Jack Module Red 24-Pack

Panduit CJ5E88TGRD-24 Mini-Com Cat 5e UTP RJ45 TG Jack Module (Red, 24-Pack)

The Panduit CJ5E88TGRD-24 delivers TG-style (telecommunications grade) Cat 5e termination in a color-coded, bulk-pack format designed for structured cabling installers managing multi-drop voice, data, and IP endpoint deployments. Each red jack module terminates 4-pair, 22-26 AWG solid or stranded UTP cable with 50-microinch gold-plated contacts, 100% factory continuity testing, and standards-compliant performance that exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Category 5e channel and component requirements. The 24-pack configuration supports high-density punch-down workflows in enterprise office build-outs, hospitality retrofits, and campus voice/data installations where consistent red color coding helps distinguish voice circuits, emergency phone lines, or segmented VLANs at a glance.

Key Features

• TG-style (telecommunications grade) termination for 4-pair, 22-26 AWG solid or stranded UTP cable
• Cat 5e performance exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Category 5e channel and component specs
• 50-microinch gold-plated contacts for low insertion loss and corrosion resistance over 2,500 mating cycles
• Full IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and 802.3bt Type 3 (PoE++) and Type 4 (Hi-PoE) power delivery support — 60W and 100W capable
• 100% factory continuity testing — every module ships verified for pin-to-pin connectivity
• Red housing for rapid visual identification of circuit types (voice, emergency, or VLAN segmentation)
• Compatible with all Panduit Mini-Com modular patch panels, surface-mount boxes, faceplates, and furniture-mount frames
• Tool-less latch retention in Mini-Com apertures — no screws, clips, or secondary fasteners required
• UL 1863 (Communications Circuit Accessories) and UL 2043 (plenum fire rating for accessories) listed
• IEC 60603-7 compliant 8P8C modular jack interface
• 24-pack carton (240-unit master carton) for bulk punch-down and inventory staging
• RoHS compliant — lead-free contacts and housing materials

The CJ5E88TGRD-24 uses Panduit's proven 110-style IDC termination geometry, accepting 22-26 AWG conductors in a staggered contact arrangement that maintains pair twist close to the termination point — critical for minimizing near-end crosstalk (NEXT) and return loss at frequencies up to 100 MHz. The 50-microinch gold plating on each contact delivers 20-50 milliohm contact resistance and resists tarnish in telecom closets with fluctuating humidity, while the thermoplastic housing is rated for 2,500 mating cycles under IEEE 802.3af/at/bt power-under-load conditions — meaning you can hot-swap IP phones, PoE-powered access points, and 802.3bt surveillance cameras without degrading the jack's mechanical or electrical performance. Each module ships with factory-applied dust covers and passes 100% automated continuity testing, so you're never terminating a dead jack in a ceiling grid or furniture raceway. The TG-style form factor fits any Mini-Com aperture (patch panel, faceplate, surface box, or furniture insert), and the latch mechanism holds the module in place without screws — you can populate a 48-port angled panel in under 15 minutes once cables are dressed and labeled.

The red housing is injection-molded polycarbonate with a matte finish that resists scuffing during rough handling in open ceilings and wire-management troughs. In multi-circuit installations, red is the industry-standard color code for analog voice lines, emergency phone systems (elevator recall, area-of-rescue, blue-light stations), or VLAN-segregated data drops (guest Wi-Fi, building-management systems, or isolated lab networks). Installers use color coding to reduce troubleshooting time during MAC (move/add/change) work — a red jack on a faceplate immediately signals "voice" or "emergency" without requiring a toner trace or documentation lookup. The 24-pack ships in a compact carton that fits inside a tool bag or rolling installer case, and the 240-unit master carton is bar-coded for inventory systems in warehouses serving property-management firms, low-voltage contractors, and telco service providers. Because the CJ5E88TGRD-24 is part of Panduit's Mini-Com family, it shares aperture dimensions and latch geometry with all other Mini-Com modules — Cat 6/6A/8 jacks, fiber adapters, HDMI/USB/coax inserts, and blanks — so you can build mixed-media faceplates and patch panels from a single hardware ecosystem with consistent mounting hardware, labeling templates, and color-coding schemes.

This module meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D performance requirements for Category 5e channels and components, including insertion loss, NEXT, PSNEXT, ACR, return loss, and propagation delay across the 1-100 MHz bandwidth. It is UL 1863 listed for communications circuit accessories and UL 2043 listed for use in air-handling spaces (plenum ceilings, HVAC plenums, and raised-floor data centers). IEC 60603-7 compliance ensures international interoperability with 8P8C modular plugs from any manufacturer. The jack supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (PoE++, 60W, four-pair) and Type 4 (Hi-PoE, 100W, four-pair) power delivery, making it suitable for high-wattage endpoints like PTZ cameras, Wi-Fi 6E access points with integrated BLE and Zigbee radios, and VoIP conference phones with built-in videoconferencing displays. RoHS compliance eliminates lead and other restricted substances, meeting EU and California environmental procurement requirements for federal, state, and municipal projects. The 24-pack format is the practical choice for office TI (tenant improvement) contractors, university residence-hall retrofits, and hospitality voice-drop installations where red-coded jacks distinguish analog phone lines from data drops across hundreds of rooms on a consistent floor plan.