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Panduit

Panduit UTP28X1YL Category 6a network ethernet cable 1 ft 28 AWG yellow

SKU CH-3VTK-A5PRA MPN UTP28X1YL

A 28 AWG Category 6a patch cable with RJ-45 connectors on both ends, supporting PoE and PoE+ in a halogen-free, booted design

  • TypeCategory 6a
  • CatCategory 6a
  • Connector A1 x RJ-45 Male Network RJ-45 Male Network
  • Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network RJ-45 Male Network
  • Length1 ft.
  • ColorClear
  • Supports PoE and PoE+ for powered devices
  • 28 AWG stranded conductors keep the cable flexible
  • Halogen-free jacket reduces toxic smoke risk
  • Yellow colour and clear boots simplify cable tracing
  • One-foot length suits tight patch-panel spacing

Patch cable for tight runs

The Panduit UTP28X1YL is a Category 6a patch cable built for short connections between network devices. Its 28 AWG conductors keep the cable thin and flexible, making it suited to crowded patch panels or desk-side links where space is limited.

Passive thermals and PoE support

With no active components the cable adds no noise and draws no power of its own. It is rated for PoE and PoE+, so it can carry both data and power to compatible endpoints without a separate supply.

Fits dense installs, frees up space

The booted RJ-45 plugs protect the latch during repeated changes, while the halogen-free jacket meets low-smoke requirements. At one foot long it eliminates slack in rack trays or under-floor runs, leaving room for airflow and cable management.

Highlights

  • Supports PoE and PoE+ for powered devices
  • 28 AWG stranded conductors keep the cable flexible
  • Halogen-free jacket reduces toxic smoke risk
  • Yellow colour and clear boots simplify cable tracing
  • One-foot length suits tight patch-panel spacing

Specifications

BrandPanduit
TypeCategory 6a
CatCategory 6a
Connector A1 x RJ-45 Male Network RJ-45 Male Network
Connector B1 x RJ-45 Male Network RJ-45 Male Network
Length1 ft.
ColorClear
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size160 × 95 × 2 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 28 AWG cable without damaging the connectors?

Align each RJ-45 Male plug with the port, push straight in until the tab clicks, and avoid bending the thin 28 AWG conductors sharply behind the boot.

What maintenance or replacement will the cable need later?

Inspect the booted RJ-45 ends for cracked tabs or worn contacts; replace the patch cord if PoE+ negotiation fails or the clear boots show stress fractures.

What limit appears first under sustained PoE+ load?

The 28 AWG conductors reach their thermal and voltage-drop ceiling before the Category 6a bandwidth rating becomes a factor.

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