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Black 28-AWG Cat6 Ethernet cable, 15 ft, slim .161-inch diameter

Black Box Corporation

Black Box Corporation C6PC28-BK-15 network ethernet cable 15 ft 28 AWG 250 MHz

SKU CH-X5T5-P2JFB MPN C6PC28-BK-15

A slim 28-AWG Cat6 patch cable measuring 15 ft with a .161-inch diameter that saves over 50 percent space in high-density racks while delivering 250 MHz performance

  • TypeOthers
  • ColorBlack
  • Slim 28-AWG design saves over 50% space versus standard 24-AWG cables
  • Low-profile .161-inch diameter frees valuable rack units in high-density patch panels
  • Snagless boot protects connector tabs during frequent moves and maintenance
  • CAT6 250-MHz rating supports Gigabit networking performance
  • Flexible stranded construction eases routing without extra cable managers

Space-Saving Patch Cable

Black Box Slim-Net CAT6 patch cable in a 15 ft length uses 28 AWG stranded conductors for Gigabit Ethernet runs. The .161 inch diameter is roughly half the size of standard 24 AWG cables, saving more than 50 percent space in bundles and patch panels. Unshielded UTP construction with a CM-rated PVC jacket suits typical indoor installations.

High-Density Installers and General Users

This cable suits network engineers fitting many links into 1U or 2U patch panels where airflow and finger access are tight. Builders who need shielded cable for noisy environments or outdoor-rated jackets should look at a different product.

250 MHz Category 6 Rating

The cable is tested to 250 MHz, meeting CAT6 performance requirements for Gigabit speeds. Verify that your switches and patch panels are also rated for CAT6 or higher to obtain the full bandwidth.

Highlights

  • Slim 28-AWG design saves over 50% space versus standard 24-AWG cables
  • Low-profile .161-inch diameter frees valuable rack units in high-density patch panels
  • Snagless boot protects connector tabs during frequent moves and maintenance
  • CAT6 250-MHz rating supports Gigabit networking performance
  • Flexible stranded construction eases routing without extra cable managers

Specifications

BrandBlack Box
TypeOthers
ColorBlack
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size178 × 102 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 28 AWG conductors fatigue faster than standard 24 AWG cables when I reroute them?

The stranded 28 AWG construction is designed for flexibility during moves, adds, and changes; its smaller diameter reduces bend radius stress compared with thicker 24 AWG patch cords.

What is the bandwidth ceiling I hit first on a 15 ft run at 250 MHz?

The cable is rated to 250 MHz per CAT6 specification, so the 250 MHz limit is the first bandwidth ceiling on this 15 ft link.

Does the .161 inch diameter and unshielded CM jacket run hotter or louder in a packed 1U patch panel?

The slim .161 inch UTP design improves airflow between cables in dense panels, and passive copper produces no noise or measurable heat rise under continuous Gigabit traffic.

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