High-density 28AWG slim connectivity engineered for optimized cabinet airflow and tight rack pathways.

Cable Master’s 28AWG Slim Patch Cords deliver high-density physical-layer connectivity engineered to maximize cabinet ventilation and eliminate pathway congestion across enterprise server racks and telecommunications rooms.

Featuring a substantially reduced outer diameter that decreases bundle volume by up to 50% compared to conventional 24AWG cords, this assembly alleviates mechanical strain on patch panel ports and promotes cleaner cable management.

Fully compliant with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D requirements for 28AWG cordage, it combines high-flexibility stranded pure bare copper conductors with precision modular RJ45 plugs featuring 50µ" gold-plated contacts, ensuring certified transmission headroom, low insertion loss, and dependable PoE performance in depth-restricted enclosures.

• Performance Standards: ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, ISO/IEC 11801, RoHS/REACH Compliant

• Category Options: Category 6 (250 MHz) / Category 6A (500 MHz)

• Conductor & Gauge: 28AWG High-Flexibility Multi-Stranded Pure Bare Copper

• Space Optimization: Up to 50% reduced bundle volume for maximized rack ventilation and lower bundle weight

• Shielding Architectures: U/UTP (Unshielded) / S/FTP (Pair Foil + Tinned Copper Braid)

• Connector & Boot Construction: 50µ" Gold-Plated RJ45 Plugs; Available with Molded Snagless Boots or Modular Assembly Boots

• Jacket Compounds: PVC CM, PVC CMR, PVC CMX-Outdoor, LSZH (CMX-LSHF), TPU, TPE, PE (Outdoor)

• PoE Compatibility: IEEE 802.3af (PoE) and IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) compliant

• Primary Deployments: High-density data center racks, enterprise switch patching, blade server modules, compact structured media panels