Product Overview
The Panduit UTPSP20Y TX6 PLUS is a 20-foot Category 6 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) Ethernet patch cable designed for structured network cabling and device connectivity. Featuring an off-white jacket, stranded copper conductors, and RJ45 plugs at both ends, it provides a practical connection between compatible network devices and structured cabling outlets.
With a length of approximately 6.1 metres, this patch cord is suitable for office networks, communications cabinets, workstations, and equipment racks. Its snagless latch design and slim strain-relief boots support easier handling in installations where multiple network cables are connected close together.
Key Features
- Category 6 performance: Designed for Cat 6 structured Ethernet cabling applications.
- 20-foot cable length: Provides approximately 6.1 metres for flexible network equipment connections.
- 24 AWG copper conductors: Uses stranded copper conductors in an unshielded twisted-pair construction.
- RJ45 plug-to-plug connectivity: Connects compatible Ethernet ports on computers, switches, routers, and patch panels.
- Snagless design: Features tangle-free latches, molded plugs, and slim strain-relief boots.
Technical Information
The UTPSP20Y belongs to Panduit's TX6 PLUS Category 6 UTP patch cord family. It uses a round cable with 24 AWG stranded copper conductors, a PVC jacket, and an unshielded twisted-pair construction.
The cable is designed to exceed applicable Category 6 performance requirements across frequencies from 1 to 250 MHz. It uses the T568B wiring scheme and is enabled for Panduit's RapidID network mapping system to support cable identification and network documentation.
Applications
- Connecting computers and workstations to wired Ethernet networks.
- Connecting network switches, routers, and compatible patch panels.
- Office and commercial structured cabling installations.
- Network equipment racks and communications cabinets.
- Connecting compatible IP phones and other Ethernet-enabled devices.
- Organising network connections using colour-coded patch cables.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Panduit |
| Part Number / MPN | UTPSP20Y |
| Product Type | Ethernet patch cable |
| Product Series | TX6 PLUS |
| Cable Category | Category 6 (Cat 6) |
| Shielding | Unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) |
| Cable Length | 20 ft (approximately 6.1 m) |
| Cable Colour | Off-white |
| Connector Configuration | RJ45 plug to RJ45 plug |
| Connector Format | 8-position, 8-contact (8P8C) |
| Conductor Material | Copper |
| Conductor Type | Stranded |
| Conductor Gauge | 24 AWG |
| Nominal Cable Diameter | Approximately 6.0 mm (0.235 in) |
| Jacket Material | Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) |
| Flammability Rating | CM |
| Wiring Scheme | T568B |
| Latch Design | Tangle-free, snagless latch |
| Plug Construction | Molded plugs with strain relief |
| RapidID Support | RapidID-enabled patch cord |
| Performance Standard | Category 6; ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class E requirements |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 60°C |
Compatibility
The Panduit UTPSP20Y is suitable for equipment with standard RJ45 Ethernet ports and network installations designed for Category 6 patch cabling. It can be used with compatible computers, routers, switches, patch panels, and other Ethernet-enabled devices.
Cat 6 cabling supports Gigabit Ethernet and may support 10 Gigabit Ethernet over suitable channel lengths and installation conditions. Actual network performance depends on the connected equipment and the complete cabling channel.
Power over Ethernet Support
Panduit's TX6 PLUS patch cord range supports compatible Power over Ethernet applications, including IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Types 3 and 4, up to 100 W under supported conditions. The connected equipment, power source, and complete cabling installation must meet the relevant requirements.
DC Supplies Product Note
Before selecting this patch cable, confirm that the 20-foot length is appropriate for the distance between your network devices. The off-white jacket can be incorporated into a consistent cable-identification scheme, while the snagless plugs help reduce latch snags when routing or rearranging connections in equipment racks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cable is the Panduit UTPSP20Y?
It is a Panduit TX6 PLUS Category 6 unshielded twisted-pair Ethernet patch cable.
How long is the UTPSP20Y cable?
The cable is 20 feet long, approximately 6.1 metres.
What colour is this cable?
The UTPSP20Y has an off-white cable jacket.
What connectors are fitted to the cable?
It has RJ45 plugs at both ends for connecting compatible Ethernet ports.
Can this cable be used for Gigabit Ethernet?
Yes. Category 6 patch cabling is suitable for Gigabit Ethernet when the connected equipment and complete network channel meet the relevant requirements.
Does the cable support Power over Ethernet?
The TX6 PLUS range supports compatible PoE applications, including IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt. Confirm that the complete installation and connected devices meet the applicable requirements.
