Panduit UTP28CH20YL Cat 5e Copper Patch Cord 20 Ft

Product Description

The PANDUIT UTP28CH20YL is a Cat 5e unshielded twisted-pair copper patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and residential network environments. At 20 feet in length, it provides reliable channel connectivity between patch panels, switches, and networked devices. The cord supports data transmission at Cat 5e performance standards, making it suitable for 100BASE-TX and Gigabit Ethernet applications. Licensed low-voltage technicians and structured cabling installers are the primary tradespeople who specify and terminate this type of patch cord during infrastructure builds or moves, adds, and changes.

This patch cord is used in horizontal or equipment-room cabling runs where a pre-terminated, factory-tested cable assembly reduces labor time and ensures consistent performance. It is suited to data center patching, office LAN deployments, and light commercial telecom room installations. The yellow jacket provides visual identification for zone or circuit management in high-density patch environments. Where color-coded cable management practices are in place, the yellow jacket helps differentiate this cord from other service categories or traffic types on the same patch field.

Key Features

• Cat 5e performance rating supports 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet applications
• 20-foot length provides reach flexibility in equipment rooms and horizontal runs
• Yellow jacket supports color-coded cable management and quick visual identification
• Factory-terminated construction delivers consistent, tested connectivity out of the box
• Copper UTP construction compatible with standard 8P8C RJ45 patch panel ports and switch ports

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard-use patch cord for Cat 5e structured cabling systems using 8P8C RJ45 interface ports on patch panels, network switches, and Ethernet-capable devices.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage technicians or structured cabling installers in accordance with ANSI/TIA-568 standards for commercial building telecommunications cabling. No field termination is required for this pre-terminated assembly. Avoid sharp bends, kinking, or exceeding the minimum bend radius during routing, as doing so can degrade signal performance. Always verify patch panel and port labeling before insertion to prevent cross-connects in active network environments.