UNC CS6-14F-GRY networking cable 167.7" (4.26 m) Cat6

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. ClearFit Slim 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.nnAlso, 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.nnThe maximum length of a channel (in meters) is calculated by:n(de-rating of patch patch length) + (De-rating of horizontal Horizontal Length) <102mnnAt this time we do not recommend running 28AWG patch cords longer than 30ft