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28AWG Cat6 Patch Cords to the Rescue!

The increasing popularity of 28AWG Cat6 Patch cables is undeniable. High density data centers require cabling to leave a smaller footprint in pathways and in the rack and that’s where 28AWG patch cables come in. Unirise 28AWG patch cables can improve airflow and reduce pathway congestion by 45%. They also can achieve a tight bend radius that results in lessoning the dependence on cable managers that take up valuable space within the rack.

Also, keep in mind the most expensive part of a datacom installation project is the labor! ClearFit 28AWG Cat6 Patch cables were designed to reduce installation time resulting in labor cost savings. ClearFit offers a unique Snagless and easy to release RJ45 clip design that makes crowded panel patching a breeze!

Limitations of Cat6 28AWG Patch cords

Nothing is perfect in this life and 28AWG Cat6 patch cords are no exception. Standard 24AWG Cat6 patch cords have a larger OD and thus have less insertion loss that the 28AWG patch cords. Due to this 28AWG patch cords require a de-rating factor of 1.9 as opposed to 24AWG patch cables de-rating factor of 1.2. Horizontal cable has a de-rating factor of 1.

The maximum length of a channel (in meters) is calculated by:
(de-rating of patch * patch length) + (De-rating of horizontal * Horizontal Length)