ClearFit™ Slim Cat6A Patch Cable 28AWG Snagless

The increasing popularity of 28AWG Cat6A 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 Cat6A 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!

Nothing is perfect in this life and 28AWG Cat6A patch cables are no exception. Standard 24AWG patch cables have a larger OD and thus have less insertion loss that the 28AWG patch cables. Due to this 28AWG patch cables 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 cables longer than 30ft