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

Cable Master’s 28AWG Ultra-Slim Patch Cords deliver high-density physical-layer connectivity engineered to maximize cabinet airflow and eliminate pathway congestion in mission-critical rack environments.

Available across Cat.6, Cat.6A, and Cat.7 specifications, these patch leads feature an ultra-reduced outer diameter that reduces bundle volume by up to 50% compared to standard 24AWG patch cords.

Fully compliant with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D standards for 28AWG cordage, they combine high-flexibility stranded copper conductors with precision unshielded (U/UTP) and shielded (S/FTP) constructions to ensure certified transmission headroom, low NEXT, and robust PoE support across enterprise server rooms, SAN storage clusters, and high-density patching fields.

• Performance Categories: Category 6 (250 MHz), Category 6A (500 MHz), Category 7 (600 MHz)

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

• Space Optimization: Up to 50% smaller outer diameter (OD) for improved rack ventilation and reduced bundle weight

• Shielding Configurations: U/UTP (Unshielded) / S/FTP (Individual Pair Foil + Overall Braid)

• Connector Specs: Low-profile RJ45 plugs with 50µ" gold-plated contacts and snagless strain-relief boots

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

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

• Primary Deployments: High-density data center racks, enterprise switch patching, blade servers, depth-restricted Audio-Visual enclosures