Panduit UTP6AX10MVL TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord, 10M, Violet
The Panduit TX6A 10Gig patch cord is a 10-meter Cat 6A UTP cable engineered for high-density 10GBASE-T installations where alien crosstalk suppression and port documentation matter. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors in a 6.4mm diameter jacket, this violet-jacketed cord delivers IEEE 802.3an performance with internal foil shielding that blocks interference without requiring grounded infrastructure. The integrated RapidID barcode system enables touchless port mapping during installs, while the tangle-free modular plug latch reduces snag incidents in congested patch panels.
Key Features
- Cat 6A U/UTP construction with 24 AWG solid copper conductors for 10 Gb/s transmission over 100 meters
- Internal foil tape shield limits alien crosstalk (AXT) without requiring grounded terminations
- RapidID pre-installed barcodes enable automated port mapping and inventory tracking via Panduit software
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during pulls through congested cable management, reduces deployment time
- CM (riser) flammability rating for horizontal runs and IDF-to-equipment connections per NEC Article 800
- High-performance modular plugs rated 2,500 insertion cycles; tested for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 PoE (up to 90W)
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA transmission specs; meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A plug interface requirements
- Violet jacket color for circuit identification in multi-VLAN or security-segregated network architectures
The TX6A cord uses unshielded twisted pair construction with an internal foil barrier that provides alien crosstalk rejection equivalent to F/UTP cable systems, eliminating the need for bonded patch panel grounds while maintaining 10GBASE-T margin. The 24 AWG solid conductor gauge balances flexibility for patch panel routing with lower DC resistance compared to stranded alternatives, reducing voltage drop on PoE circuits—critical when powering 802.3bt Type 4 devices like PTZ cameras or 6-port switches at the full 90W load. Each plug is factory-terminated and tested to 500 MHz bandwidth, with insertion loss and return loss verified per TIA Category 6A permanent link specifications. The cord ships with RapidID barcodes pre-applied to both connectors, readable by smartphone or Panduit's handheld scanner for instant port-to-switch mapping; barcodes link to Panduit's cloud-based cable management platform for automated as-built documentation without manual data entry.
This 10-meter length suits IDF-to-rack equipment connections, cross-aisle server links, or IP camera drops in warehouse or campus environments where standard 3-meter cords fall short. The tangle-free latch uses a molded boot geometry that deflects snags around adjacent connectors while maintaining tactile feedback for blind insertions in dark enclosures; the latch releases with 30% less pull force than legacy designs, reducing strain on keystone jacks during MAC events. Violet jacket color follows TIA-606-C administration standards for security VLAN identification, common in access control and surveillance networks requiring Layer 2 isolation from IT data traffic. The CM rating supports horizontal cable runs and riser pathways per NEC 800.154(A), though plenum spaces require the equivalent CMP-rated variant. All materials are RoHS-compliant for sale in California and EU markets; UL 1863 listing covers both cord and plug assembly as a single tested system, avoiding field-modified cable failures.
Ships as a single cord (carton quantity: 10 units). Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A channel insertion loss and return loss requirements with margin for 10GBASE-T bit error rate compliance across the full 100-meter permanent link when used with TIA-recognized connecting hardware. Rated for installation temperatures from 0°C to 60°C; operational range -20°C to 75°C per IEC 60603-7.
