Panduit UTP6AX12MBL TX6A 10Gb Cat 6A 12M Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX12MBL TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit TX6A 10Gig UTP6AX12MBL delivers 10Gb/s Ethernet performance in a 12-meter Cat 6A unshielded twisted pair patch cord designed for high-density data center, enterprise network, and PoE++ camera deployments. Built with 24 AWG solid conductors and a 0.250" (6.4mm) diameter profile, this black patch cord uses solid foil tape shielding to suppress alien crosstalk in tightly bundled cable runs, maintaining signal integrity across the full 500 MHz bandwidth. The integrated tangle-free latch streamlines moves, adds, and changes by preventing snags during cable management, while pre-installed RapidID barcodes enable one-scan port documentation using Panduit's RapidID software for faster commissioning and troubleshooting.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T Ethernet support — full 10Gb/s transmission over 12-meter runs for switch-to-switch, switch-to-server, or PoE++ camera backbone links
• Solid foil tape alien crosstalk mitigation — maintains ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA performance in high-density bundles
• Tangle-free modular plug latch — prevents cable snags during installation and provides fast one-hand release for rapid MAC operations
• RapidID barcode system — pre-installed unique identifier integrates with Panduit RapidID software for automated port mapping and asset tracking
• PoE++ Type 3 and Type 4 rated — IEEE 802.3bt compliant for up to 90W PoE delivery to high-power PTZ cameras, multi-sensor devices, and access points
• 2,500-cycle durability rating — exceeds TIA-1096-A requirements for commercial building installations with frequent reconfiguration
• 24 AWG solid conductor construction — optimized for permanent-link performance with lower DC resistance than stranded alternatives

The UTP6AX12MBL uses a U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable construction with 24 AWG solid copper conductors and a CM (Communications) flammability rating for general-purpose horizontal and backbone runs. The solid foil tape layer between the cable jacket and twisted pairs functions as a localized shield against alien crosstalk from adjacent cables in dense bundles, a critical factor when deploying 10GBASE-T in open-air cable trays, ladder racks, or overhead pathways where 50+ cables run in parallel. This design maintains the >35 dB power-sum alien near-end crosstalk (PS-ANEXT) margin required by TIA-568.2-D Category 6A without the cost and bend-radius penalties of fully shielded F/UTP or S/FTP alternatives. Each end terminates in a high-performance RJ45 modular plug with gold-plated contacts rated for IEC 60603-7 insertion/extraction cycles, and the plug's tangle-free latch uses a low-profile boot design that releases cleanly from patch panel ports even when surrounded by neighboring cables.

In surveillance and access control installations, the 12-meter length bridges typical datacenter row spacing or connects PoE++ cameras mounted on building perimeters back to midspan injectors and network switches. The cable's IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 compliance ensures it delivers up to 90W PoE without exceeding temperature rise limits, making it compatible with multi-imager panoramic cameras, high-power PTZ domes with integrated heaters, and PoE-powered door controllers in a single cable run. The pre-installed RapidID barcode on each patch cord integrates with Panduit's RapidID mobile app and PC software: scan the barcode during installation to auto-populate port assignments, cable IDs, and length data into your DCIM or documentation system, eliminating manual spreadsheet entry and reducing human error during commissioning or troubleshooting. The 0.250" diameter and relatively stiff solid-conductor design suit structured horizontal runs and permanent backbone links better than flexible stranded patch cords used for desktop workstation connections.

This patch cord meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A, ISO 11801 Class EA, and ANSI/TIA-1096-A physical layer requirements, and is UL 1863 listed and RoHS compliant. The 12-meter length and solid conductor construction make it ideal for integrators running backbone links between network closets, connecting PoE++ cameras at building perimeters to centralized switch stacks, or pre-terminating patch panel links in new construction before final device placement. Ships in singles with a carton quantity of 10 for project-level purchases.