Panduit UTPSP5VLY TX6 PLUS Cat 6 UTP Patch Cord, 5-Foot, Violet

The Panduit TX6 PLUS Cat 6 UTP patch cord delivers verifiable performance for datacenter cross-connects, IDF patching, and IP camera PoE links where documentation, durability, and high-density access matter. This 5-foot violet cord combines 24 AWG stranded copper construction with factory-installed RapidID barcodes, a tangle-free latch design, and 100% performance testing for wire map, NEXT, and return loss. Rated for 2,500 insertion cycles with PoE++ (802.3bt Type 4) and exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6 requirements, it addresses the cable-management and asset-tracking demands of commercial security, enterprise network, and converged IP infrastructure installations.

Key Features

• RapidID pre-installed barcodes for asset management and port mapping with RapidID software
• Tangle-free patented latch prevents snags during deployment and simplifies moves/adds/changes in congested patch panels
• Slender strain-relief boot enables easy insertion in high-density 48-port panels and switch environments
• 100% factory performance tested for wire map, NEXT, and return loss to validate end-to-end channel integrity
• 24 AWG stranded U/UTP construction with centered de-embedded plug and integral pair manager for consistent termination geometry
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class E specifications; supports 10GBASE-T over limited distances per IEEE standards
• Rated for 2,500 insertion cycles with IEEE 802.3af/at and 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 PoE++ (up to 90W continuous)
• CM flammability rating for general in-building horizontal and riser applications
• Violet jacket for color-coded network segmentation (security cameras, access control, VoIP, or dedicated VLANs)

The TX6 PLUS series uses a centered de-embedded plug design and an integral pair manager to maintain proper pair geometry through the termination, minimizing return loss and crosstalk at the connector interface—critical for multi-gigabit Ethernet and PoE++ stability. Each cord is tested to ANSI/TIA-1096-A and IEC 60603-7 modular-plug standards, with UL 1863 approval and CE/RoHS compliance. The stranded 24 AWG conductors provide the flexibility needed for repeated reconnections in live environments, while the unshielded twisted-pair (U/UTP) construction keeps costs and bend radius low for rack and cabinet installs. Violet color-coding simplifies VLAN segregation in converged IP camera, access-control, and voice networks—installers can visually trace PoE camera feeds or isolate security segments from general IT traffic at the patch panel.

RapidID barcode integration eliminates manual spreadsheet port mapping: scan the cord during installation, and RapidID software auto-populates device location, switch port, and VLAN assignment in your asset database. This workflow cuts commissioning time on 100+ camera deployments and ensures accurate as-built documentation for future service calls or compliance audits. The tangle-free latch uses a low-profile release tab that resists catching on adjacent cables when you pull a cord from a dense 48-port panel, and the slender boot allows fingertip access even when patching into fully populated Keystone jacks or 1U modular panels. The 5-foot length fits typical rack-to-switch and patch-panel-to-switch runs in half-racks or wall-mount cabinets without excess slack that clutters airflow paths.

Rated for 2,500 mating cycles at full 802.3bt Type 4 PoE++ power (90 W), this cord handles the repeated reconnections common in testing benches, temporary event networks, and maintenance windows where IP cameras or PoE-powered door controllers are swapped or reconfigured. Supports 10BASE-T through 10GBASE-T Ethernet (limited distance per 10GBASE-T standards), 155/622/1200 Mb/s ATM, Token Ring 4/16, VoIP, and analog/digital video transport. Comes in cartons of 10 (package quantity 1 per cord). UPC 074983171112. Manufacturer warranty applies; consult Panduit for specific coverage terms and registration requirements.