Extreme-Speed Micro-Patch Leads for Next-Gen Switch-to-Server Links
Features
- • Performance tests to 2000MHz (2GHz).
- • Supports 25G and 40GBASE-T extreme-speed Ethernet.
- • S/FTP double-shielded construction eliminates internal crosstalk and Alien Crosstalk.
- • Designed for short-reach Top-of-Rack direct server-to-switch interconnects.
- • Flame-retardant LSHF jacket available in various colors.
Standard Compliance
• UL Listed: UL 444 Type CM / CMR / CMX-LSHF (LSZH) / TPU
• Complies with ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 8 (2000MHz) Patch Cord Standards
• Complies with ISO/IEC 11801-1 Class I / Class II Standards
• CPR Fire Safety: EU CPR EN 50575 Compliant
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS & REACH Compliant
• Regulatory Approvals: UKCA & TAA Compliant
Environmental Condition & Usage
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +75°C (LSHF)
• Installation Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
• Minimum Bend Radius: 5x Cable Overall Diameter (OD)
• Usage Scope: 25G/40GBASE-T data center switch-to-server interconnects, short-reach Top-of-Rack (ToR) and End-of-Row (EoR) links
• Installation Temperature: 0°C to +50°C
• Minimum Bend Radius: 5x Cable Overall Diameter (OD)
• Usage Scope: 25G/40GBASE-T data center switch-to-server interconnects, short-reach Top-of-Rack (ToR) and End-of-Row (EoR) links
Transmission Requirements
• Maximum Frequency: 2000 MHz (2 GHz, ISO/IEC Class I / TIA Category 8)
• Data Rate Support: 25GBASE-T / 40GBASE-T
• Characteristic Impedance: 100 ± 15 Ω (1 to 2000 MHz)
• Shielding Effectiveness: Heavy-duty S/FTP construction completely eliminates high-frequency Alien Crosstalk
• Delay Skew: ≤ 15 ns/100m
• Testing Standard: Factory Open/Short & Fluke DSX-8000 Tested
• Data Rate Support: 25GBASE-T / 40GBASE-T
• Characteristic Impedance: 100 ± 15 Ω (1 to 2000 MHz)
• Shielding Effectiveness: Heavy-duty S/FTP construction completely eliminates high-frequency Alien Crosstalk
• Delay Skew: ≤ 15 ns/100m
• Testing Standard: Factory Open/Short & Fluke DSX-8000 Tested
Applications
- • Next-generation hyperscale data centers running 25GBASE-T and 40GBASE-T high-speed architectures
- • Short-reach Top-of-Rack (ToR) server-to-switch and leaf-to-spine direct interconnects (up to 30 meters)
- • AI cluster computing, deep-learning server farms, and ultra-high-speed SAN storage arrays
- • High-performance computing (HPC) environments requiring maximum shielding isolation against high-frequency alien noise
Ordering Information
Design your custom 28AWG patch cord part number using the matrix below:
PC - ① R ② 4 ③ - 28 - ④ ⑤ ⑥ - ⑦
| ① | ② | ③ | ④ | ⑤ | ⑥ | ⑦ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHIELDING | CONDUCTOR | CATEGORY | JACKET | JACKET COLOR | BOOT TYPE | LENGTH |
| UTP = U F/UTP = F SF/UTP = SF U/FTP = UF S/FTP = S |
Stranded = T Solid = S |
Cat.8 = 8 Cat.7 = 7 Cat.6A = 6A Cat.6 = 6 |
PVC = 1 LSHF = 2 TPU = 3 *TPU: GN, BK, WH only |
Grey = GY Blue = BU Yellow = YW Red = RD Green = GN* White = WH* Black = BK* Orange = OR Violet = VL |
Slim Molded = M Assembly = A |
0.5M = 0.5 Meter 01M = 1 Meter 02M = 2 Meters 03M = 3 Meters 05M = 5 Meters (Custom Lengths in M or FT available) |
Example 1: Cat.6A UTP 28AWG Stranded, PVC Grey Jacket, Slim Molded, 2 Meters
• Ordering Code: PC-URT46A-28-1GYM-02M
Example 2 (TPU Option): Cat.6A S/FTP 28AWG Stranded, TPU Black Jacket, Slim Molded, 5 Meters
• Ordering Code: PC-SRT46A-28-3BKM-05M
• Ordering Code: PC-URT46A-28-1GYM-02M
Example 2 (TPU Option): Cat.6A S/FTP 28AWG Stranded, TPU Black Jacket, Slim Molded, 5 Meters
• Ordering Code: PC-SRT46A-28-3BKM-05M