Panduit UTP28X7YL-Q Cat6a 28 Awg Patch Cord

Product Description

The PANDUIT UTP28X7YL-Q is a Category 6A performance patch cord built with 28 AWG conductors, designed for structured cabling installations in commercial and enterprise network environments. This patch cord delivers 10-Gigabit Ethernet performance in compliance with TIA-568 Category 6A channel requirements. Its slim-profile 28 AWG construction reduces bulk in high-density patch panels and switch ports, improving airflow and cable management in crowded equipment racks. Licensed BICSI technicians, low-voltage cabling contractors, and network infrastructure installers are the primary professionals handling this type of component.

This patch cord is suited for horizontal cabling termination points, patch panel connections, and equipment-side connections in data centers, server rooms, and structured cabling closets. The yellow jacket aids in visual identification and color-coded cable management schemes. Its Category 6A rating supports applications requiring 500 MHz bandwidth and 10GBase-T transmission up to standard channel lengths.

Key Features

• Category 6A performance rated to 500 MHz for 10-Gigabit Ethernet support
• 28 AWG slim conductor profile reduces cable bulk in high-density environments
• Yellow jacket color supports color-coded patch field organization
• UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) construction for standard structured cabling deployments
• Sold as an individual unit for flexible quantity ordering

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style patch cord for use with Category 6A-rated patch panels, keystone jacks, and RJ45 ports in structured cabling systems compliant with TIA-568 Category 6A channel specifications.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by low-voltage cabling technicians or network infrastructure contractors. Patch cords should be routed through dedicated cable management hardware to prevent bend radius violations that can degrade signal performance. Avoid sharp bends, kinks, or bundling with high-voltage cables per NEC Article 800 separation guidelines. Verify that all connected patch panel ports and switch ports are rated for Category 6A to maintain channel compliance.