Panduit UTP6AX13VL 10Gig Cat 6A 13ft Violet Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX13VL TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX13VL delivers 10 Gb/s performance in a 13-foot Cat 6A patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter and access-control installations. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors in a U/UTP construction, this TX6A patch cord pairs the bandwidth headroom required for IP cameras, PoE++ devices, and converged networks with the physical durability integrators expect from Panduit's Pan-Net line. The tangle-free latch design accelerates rack work, while factory-installed RapidID barcodes eliminate manual labeling—critical when you're documenting hundreds of connections across IDF closets or security operations centers.

Key Features

• 10 Gb/s transmission over Cat 6A U/UTP construction with 24 AWG solid copper conductors
• Tangle-free modular plug latch prevents snags during installation and ensures fast release for MACs
• Factory RapidID barcode integration enables automated port mapping via Panduit's RapidID software
• Violet jacket supports visual organization in multi-vendor or segmented network environments
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications
• 2500-cycle connector rating supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 PoE++ applications
• 0.250" (6.4mm) diameter reduces pathway congestion in high-density cable bundles

The UTP6AX13VL's 24 AWG solid copper construction delivers the electrical characteristics required for 10GBASE-T transmission up to 100 meters when deployed as part of a compliant Cat 6A channel. The U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) design eliminates the stiffness and termination challenges of screened alternatives while maintaining alien crosstalk margins through precise pair geometry—Panduit's TX6A system uses differential signal control rather than metallic shielding to meet Class EA limits. Each conductor pair is twisted at a controlled rate to cancel electromagnetic interference, and the cable's 0.250" overall diameter strikes a balance between pathway fill and bend-radius compliance. For integrators pulling dozens of patch cords through vertical managers or horizontal troughs, this diameter translates to easier routing and lower stress on connector boots compared to oversized 23 AWG alternatives.

The modular plugs use Panduit's tangle-free latch geometry—a molded release tab that sits flush with the plug body rather than protruding into snag zones. This design prevents the snagging on adjacent cables that slows rack work and occasionally damages latches during blind insertions behind equipment. The plug housings are rated for 2500 insertion cycles, well above the 750-cycle baseline in IEC 60603-7, which matters when you're troubleshooting, re-patching for VLANs, or swapping devices during phased deployments. Each plug is terminated to meet ANSI/TIA-1096-A requirements (the modern successor to FCC Part 68), ensuring compatibility with both legacy telecom interfaces and modern Ethernet standards.

PoE++ compatibility is verified: the UTP6AX13VL is rated for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (90W) power delivery when deployed in compliant channels. This certification covers the thermal and insertion-loss margins required for high-power IP cameras, PTZ controllers, LED lighting panels, and Wi-Fi 6E access points—devices that commonly exceed the 30W ceiling of older 802.3at PoE+. The violet jacket provides instant visual identification in mixed-protocol environments: use it to designate surveillance VLANs, guest networks, or out-of-band management links. In security installations where a single rack might serve access control, video surveillance, and intercom systems across three VLANs, color-coding eliminates the "trace and pray" routine during after-hours troubleshooting.

The factory-installed RapidID barcode is serialized and machine-readable via Panduit's RapidID software (sold separately), which auto-populates port maps, switch configs, and as-built documentation. Scan the patch cord at the switch port, scan it again at the outlet or device, and the software logs both endpoints with timestamps—eliminating the manual spreadsheet grind and reducing documentation lag from weeks to hours. This workflow is especially valuable during phased deployments where Day 1 infrastructure must be auditable before Day 30 device commissioning, or in environments where compliance audits demand traceable cable records (financial datacenters, healthcare IT closets, government facilities).

The UTP6AX13VL ships with UL 1863 listing and RoHS material compliance, meeting the procurement requirements for municipal bids, LEED-certified builds, and federal installations under the Trade Agreements Act. Its 13-foot length covers the typical run from a 42U rack's top-of-rack switch to mid-rack equipment or from a wall-mount switch to nearby endpoints—long enough to avoid straining connectors, short enough to avoid coiling excess slack that clutters airflow pathways. The CM flammability rating satisfies horizontal pathway requirements in commercial spaces; for plenum applications, pair this with Panduit's CMP-rated backbone cabling and use these patch cords in the non-plenum equipment room segments. When you're specifying patch cords for a 10Gig backbone, a PoE++ access layer, or a converged IP security network, the UTP6AX13VL provides Panduit's field-proven TX6A performance in a length and form factor that integrates cleanly into real-world racks and closets.