Panduit UTP28X18VL Cat 6A 28 Awg Utp Patch Cord

Product Description

The PANDUIT UTP28X18VL is a Cat 6A 28 AWG unshielded twisted pair (UTP) patch cord designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise environments. Built to Category 6A performance standards, it supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet applications and delivers reliable signal transmission across the full 500 MHz bandwidth. The 28 AWG conductor gauge makes this cord thinner and more flexible than standard 23 AWG patch cables, reducing bend radius concerns and simplifying cable management in dense patch panels and switch environments. Network technicians and low-voltage installers use this cord to terminate structured cabling systems at patch panels, switches, and wall jacks.

This patch cord is suited for horizontal and equipment-room cabling in commercial office builds, data centers, and server rooms where port density is high and cable routing flexibility is a priority. The slim profile of a 28 AWG UTP cord is particularly valuable in high-density patch panels where airflow and cable dressing are critical concerns. It is sold and installed as a single unit.

Key Features

• Cat 6A performance rating supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet and 500 MHz bandwidth
• 28 AWG conductor gauge provides a thinner, more flexible form factor than standard patch cords
• UTP construction eliminates the bulk of shielded designs while meeting Cat 6A specs
• Flexible jacket simplifies routing in high-density patching environments
• Single-unit packaging allows precise quantity procurement

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and standard patch cord for use with Cat 6A-rated patch panels, keystone jacks, and network switches in structured cabling systems meeting TIA-568-C.2-1 or ISO/IEC 11801 standards.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage technicians or network cabling professionals. Patch cords should not be bent beyond their minimum bend radius, and cable ties should not be cinched tightly enough to deform the jacket or alter pair geometry. Follow TIA-568 guidelines for patch cord length limits relative to the overall channel length. Avoid running patch cords alongside high-voltage conductors to prevent interference.