Panduit UTP6AX13BL Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord, 13 ft, Black
The Panduit UTP6AX13BL delivers certified 10 Gigabit Ethernet performance in a 13-foot unshielded twisted-pair patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter and enterprise network deployments. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors and TX6A modular plugs, this Cat 6A cable supports 10GBASE-T transmission with alien crosstalk mitigation that exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements. The integrated RapidID barcode system and tangle-free latch design address the two most common problems in structured cabling environments: port mapping errors during MACs (moves, adds, changes) and patch cord damage from snag-prone latch tabs.
Key Features
- Cat 6A performance certified to 10 Gb/s transmission over twisted-pair copper
- 24 AWG solid copper conductors for superior signal integrity vs. stranded designs
- U/UTP construction with solid foil tape shielding against alien crosstalk
- Tangle-free snagless latch prevents cable damage during installation and changes
- Pre-installed RapidID barcode enables automated port mapping via Panduit software
- PoE++ compliant: supports 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Type 3/4 up to 90W
- 0.250-inch (6.4 mm) diameter fits high-density patch panels and cable managers
- Rated for 2,500 insertion cycles per IEC 60603-7
The UTP6AX13BL uses unshielded twisted-pair construction with solid foil tape isolation between pairs, delivering the alien crosstalk performance required for 10GBASE-T without the grounding complexity and cost of fully shielded (F/UTP or S/FTP) cable. Solid 24 AWG conductors—rather than stranded wire—provide lower DC resistance and higher structural return loss, which translates to measurably better bit error rates in 10 Gb/s links, particularly over longer patch cord runs or in thermally challenging environments like top-of-rack installations. The TX6A modular plug termination exceeds TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and IEC 60603-7 contact specifications, with gold-plated contacts rated to 2,500 mating cycles—critical for moves-adds-changes workflows in enterprise IT and datacenter operations where cables are regularly unplugged and repositioned.
At 13 feet, this patch cord length suits intermediate runs: patch panel to top-of-rack switch, wall outlet to PoE device, or cross-rack connections in 42U cabinets where 7-foot cords are too short and 25-foot cables create service loop clutter. The tangle-free latch uses a low-profile boot design that releases with a simple squeeze, eliminating the snag-on-adjacent-cable failures common with traditional RJ45 strain reliefs—a small detail that saves minutes per connection during large-scale deployments or emergency troubleshooting. Every UTP6AX13BL ships with a factory-applied RapidID barcode label that integrates with Panduit's RapidID port mapping software, enabling installers to scan both ends of a cable run and auto-populate documentation databases—cutting post-install certification time and reducing the mis-patching errors that account for the majority of "no link" trouble tickets.
The cable meets CM (communications riser) flammability rating per UL 1863, making it code-compliant for horizontal runs and riser pathways in commercial buildings where plenum rating is not required. It supports full PoE++ power delivery (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4, up to 90W) over all four pairs without derating, which is essential for high-power devices like PTZ cameras, 802.11ax access points, and PoE-powered thin clients. This specific cable is RoHS compliant, UL listed, and exceeds both ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Edition 2.2 Class EA specifications—dual-standard compliance that ensures compatibility across North American and international structured cabling installations.
