Panduit STP6X3MRD Cat 6A 26 AWG Shielded Patch Cord
The Panduit STP6X3MRD TX6A™ 10Gig patch cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a 3-meter shielded cable engineered for data center server virtualization, backbone aggregation, and high-density network installations. Built with 26 AWG stranded copper and S/FTP shielding, this red-jacketed cord combines Cat 6A bandwidth with a tangle-free latch and slender strain relief boot to streamline moves, adds, and changes in congested rack environments. RapidID-enabled with pre-installed barcodes for automated port mapping, it addresses the cable-management and documentation challenges integrators face during large-scale deployments.
Key Features
- TX6A™ 10Gig Cat 6A STP construction supports 10GBASE-T Ethernet to 500 MHz
- 3-meter (9.8 ft) length with red CM/LSZH jacket for color-coded infrastructure
- 26 AWG stranded shielded twisted pair (S/FTP) for flexibility and EMI rejection
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during cable routing and removal
- Slender strain relief boot fits high-density patch panels and switch ports
- RapidID-enabled with factory-installed barcodes for automated port documentation
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards
- Supports IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Type 3 & Type 4 PoE applications
- CM/LSZH flammability rating meets plenum-alternative and low-smoke requirements
- Compatible with T568A and T568B wiring schemes for universal deployment
The STP6X3MRD uses 26 AWG stranded copper conductors in an S/FTP (shielded foiled twisted pair) configuration, wrapping each pair in foil and the entire bundle in a braided shield to reject electromagnetic interference in electrically noisy environments. This construction maintains the 100-ohm impedance and alien crosstalk margins required by ANSI/TIA-568.2-D across the full 1–500 MHz spectrum, ensuring 10GBASE-T link integrity even when bundled alongside power feeds or deployed in crowded cable trays. The stranded conductor design provides the flexibility needed for repeated bend cycles during service, while the CM/LSZH jacket combines a CMG flame rating with low-smoke, zero-halogen materials that reduce toxic gas release in fire scenarios—critical for occupied spaces and under-floor routing in data centers.
Panduit's tangle-free latch geometry eliminates the hook-and-snag failures common with traditional RJ45 boots, allowing technicians to insert and remove patch cords without catching on adjacent cables or damaging the release tab. The slender strain relief boot occupies minimal vertical space at the connector, making it possible to populate 48-port switch blocks with full density while maintaining the 0.75-inch bend radius the standard requires. RapidID integration prints a unique barcode directly on each plug during manufacturing, enabling technicians to scan both ends of every cord with Panduit's RapidID mobile app and auto-generate as-built documentation that maps switch ports to endpoint devices. In large-scale data center builds—where a single rack may contain 200+ patch cords—this workflow replaces manual spreadsheet entry and eliminates the port-tracing errors that cause outages during future troubleshooting.
The cord's IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 PoE compliance delivers up to 90 watts per port over all four pairs, supporting the latest generation of high-power IP cameras, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E access points, and LED lighting controllers without requiring midspan injectors or separate power drops. For integrators deploying converged IP systems in commercial security installations, this means a single 3-meter cord can deliver both 10-gigabit backbone connectivity and 90W PoE to a network switch, reducing cable count and simplifying pathways in equipment rooms where every U of rack space and every square inch of cable tray capacity matters.
