Panduit UTP6AX11MOR Cat 6A 11M Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX11MOR TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX11MOR delivers true 10GBASE-T performance across 11 meters in a tangle-resistant form factor engineered for high-density datacenter and enterprise installations. Part of the TX6A patch cord family, this Cat 6A UTP cable combines 24 AWG solid copper conductors with internal foil tape shielding to maintain alien crosstalk immunity without the bulk of traditional F/UTP or S/FTP constructions. The 0.250-inch (6.4mm) overall diameter keeps bend radius manageable in congested pathways, while the snag-free modular latch survives 2,500 mating cycles under IEEE 802.3bt type 4 PoE loads. Pre-applied RapidID barcodes integrate with Panduit's port-mapping software to eliminate manual documentation during moves, adds, and changes.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T capable: Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements for sustained 10 Gb/s transmission
• 11-meter reach: Spans extended distances in datacenter rows, telecom rooms, and facility backbone connections
• Internal foil tape: Limits alien crosstalk (AXT) without adding bulk or stiffness of F/UTP shielded patch cords
• Tangle-free latch design: Prevents snags on adjacent cables during installation and removal; reduces service call time
• PoE++ compatible: Rated for IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt type 3/type 4 (up to 100W) powered device installations
• RapidID barcode integration: Pre-installed barcode labels enable automated port mapping and asset tracking via Panduit RapidID software
• 2,500-cycle durability: Meets UL 1863 and IEC 60603-7 mechanical performance standards for high-turnover environments
• CM jacket rating: Suitable for horizontal cable trays, conduit, and open-ceiling installations per NEC Article 800

The TX6A construction uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors in a U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) configuration with an internal separator tape. This tape serves dual purposes: it maintains pair geometry under bend stress and provides a limited shield against alien crosstalk from adjacent cables in densely bundled pathways. Unlike F/UTP designs that require grounded terminations, the UTP6AX11MOR's foil tape floats electrically, simplifying field installations where proper grounding is difficult to verify. The 0.250-inch overall diameter represents a 15–20% reduction versus typical Cat 6A S/FTP patch cords, allowing higher fill ratios in horizontal managers and vertical cable guides without exceeding NEC conduit capacity tables. Modular plugs meet ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) interface standards and include 50-micron gold-plated contacts for corrosion resistance in humid telecom environments.

Datacenter operators deploying 10GBASE-T top-of-rack switches often face a choice between bulky shielded patch cords (which fill horizontal managers quickly) and slim UTP cords that sacrifice crosstalk performance in high-density bundles. The UTP6AX11MOR resolves this by delivering alien crosstalk immunity comparable to F/UTP at a diameter closer to standard Cat 6. The 11-meter length is purpose-built for mid-row spans—long enough to reach from a rack-mounted switch to an end-of-row aggregation cabinet, yet short enough to avoid the signal degradation that can occur in poorly manufactured 15+ meter runs. Orange jacket color follows TIA-606-C network administration standards for demarcation or cross-connect circuits, though integrators commonly use it to visually distinguish isolated VLANs or out-of-band management networks. The tangle-free latch includes a molded strain relief that grips the cable jacket, preventing wire pair separation at the termination point—a common failure mode in high-vibration server racks.

RapidID barcode labels ship pre-applied to both ends of the cord, encoding MPN, serial number, and length data in a format compatible with Panduit's RapidID port-mapping software. During initial buildouts or MACs (moves, adds, changes), technicians scan each end to auto-populate port assignments and cable paths in the documentation database, eliminating the transcription errors that plague manually labeled installations. This integration is particularly valuable in DCIM (data center infrastructure management) environments where accurate port-to-device mapping is required for capacity planning and troubleshooting. The cord ships in 10-packs (carton quantity) with individual packaging to prevent tangling during storage and deployment. For installations requiring fire-rated cable beyond CM, Panduit offers the same TX6A construction in CMR and CMP variants; for shielded links, the FTP6AX series provides full F/UTP construction with grounded terminations. The UTP6AX11MOR represents the optimal balance of performance, diameter, and cost for 10GBASE-T links where shielding is unnecessary but alien crosstalk mitigation remains critical.