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Installation Guideline

Panduit 28 AWG Patch Cords

Installation Guideline

Introduction

Panduit is a leading supplier of Structured Cabling Systems. Panduit solutions enable the physical infrastructure to

be scalable, flexible, and easily manageable, while supporting Ethernet communications at ever-increasing data

rates.

Panduit is aware of the many challenges presented by today’s commonly used patch cords. These challenges

include the amount of space required for cable management, restricted airflow, inconsistent performance

characteristics between vendors, and the increasing pressure to find cost-effective solutions.

In 2011, Panduit introduced the first small diameter patch cords using 28 AWG conductors. These reduced

diameter cords can be used in Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e installations to facilitate deployments

with improved wire management and airflow.

Background

Panduit 28 AWG Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e performance patch cords use the standard RJ45 plug

interface and a significantly smaller cable with 28 AWG conductors. Typical Category 6A, 6, and 5e patch cords

use 24 AWG conductors. While 24 AWG patch cabling is sufficient for many applications, it can present challenges

with cable management. For example, cabinets populated with hundreds of patch cords may have issues with

airflow, difficulty accessing certain ports, and trouble finding space for clean cable management.

This can make simple moves, adds, and changes a challenge. Panduit 28 AWG patch cords alleviate many of

these concerns by offering Category 6A, 6, and 5e performance using significantly smaller cable.

The main advantages of these patch cords are:

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Smaller diameter cords occupy less than half the space of traditional patch cords. This enables

simplified wire management and improved airflow, reducing pathway fill and operating costs.

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Smaller wire gauge offers improved flexibility for easier moves, adds, and changes.

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Tighter bend radius provides ultimate flexibility in patch cable routing, dressing, and management.

While providing these benefits, the user should be aware of the following limitations:

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Higher attenuation, which means a higher de-rating factor must be used when designing channels.

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If running PoE, PoE+, or proposed PoE++ Type 3 and 4 applications, bundle size is limited due to

heat dissipation.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Installation Guideline Panduit 28 AWG Patch Cords Installation Guideline Introduction Panduit is a leading supplier of Structured Cabling Systems. Panduit solutions enable the physical infrastructure to be scalable, flexible, and easily manageable, while supporting Ethernet communications at ever-increasing data rates. Panduit is aware of the many challenges presented by today’s commonly used patch cords.
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Installation Guideline Relationship to Standards Performance Standards ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 define performance standards for Ethernet communication systems and their sub-components. Panduit 28 AWG Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e performance patch cords exceed all patch cord electrical performance requirements and are 100% tested to patch cord limits. With ANSI/TIA-568.2-D (replaces ANSI/TIA-568-C.
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Installation Guideline Value Proposition The table below provides a comparison of several important parameters for Panduit 28 AWG and Panduit 24 AWG patch cords. Table 1 - Comparison of Panduit 28 AWG and 24 AWG Patch Cords Panduit 28 AWG Category 6 and 5e Patch Cords Panduit 24 AWG Category 6A, 6, and 5e Patch Cords 0.15 in (3.8mm) 0.215-0.275 in (5.5-7.0mm) 0.027 in2 (17.3 mm2) 0.017 in2 (11.3 mm2) 0.036-0.59 in2 (23.8-38.
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Installation Guideline Space Saving Panduit 28 AWG Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e performance patch cords offer a significant space saving benefit over traditional 24 AWG patch cords. Figure 1 illustrates the difference in bundle size between Panduit 24 AWG and Panduit 28 AWG Category 6 performance patch cords. Figure 2 illustrates the physical differences between a Panduit 28 AWG and traditional 24 AWG patch cords of equal length (7-feet).
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Installation Guideline Length Guidelines The maximum length of a channel depends on the de-rating factor of the cabling components within the channel (patch cords, equipment cords, and horizontal cabling). Panduit horizontal cable has a de-rating factor of 1. Panduit 24 AWG patch cords have a de-rating factor of 1.2. All Panduit 28 AWG patch cords have a de-rating factor of 1.9.
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Installation Guideline Table 2 - Summary of total 28 AWG patch cord length vs. maximum channel length. Total 28 AWG Patch Cord Length Meters Feet Maximum 23 AWG Horizontal Cable Length Meters Feet Maximum Total Channel Length Meters Feet 2 7 98* 321 100 328 3 10 96* 314 99 324 4 13 94* 308 98 321 5 16 92* 301 97 317 6 20 90 295 96 315 7 23 88.5 290 95.5 313 8 26 86.5 283 94.5 309 9 30 84.5 277 93.
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Installation Guideline Summary Panduit 28 AWG Category 6A, Category 6, and Category 5e performance patch cords offer a variety of benefits to the end user such as utilizing less space, improving airflow and the potential for reduced operating costs. The improved flexibility saves time on moves, adds, and changes, while the tight bend radius enables improved cable routing and management in high density applications.