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.