Panduit UTP6AX14GR 10Gig Cat 6A 14ft Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX14GR TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A Patch Cord

The Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig patch cord delivers 10 Gb/s Ethernet performance in a Cat 6A U/UTP design engineered for high-density commercial installations. This 14-foot green cord features 24 AWG solid copper conductors with internal foil tape shielding that limits alien crosstalk between adjacent cables—critical in rack and cabinet environments where cable bundles run tight. The tangle-free latch design prevents snags during moves, adds, and changes, and factory-installed RapidID barcodes enable rapid port mapping with Panduit's documentation software. CM-rated for in-wall and plenum-to-IDF runs, it's rated for 2500 mating cycles and supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ (Type 3/4) for high-power devices.

Key Features

• 10 Gb/s transmission over Cat 6A U/UTP construction
• 24 AWG solid copper conductors with foil tape for alien crosstalk suppression
• RapidID factory-installed barcodes for automated port mapping and documentation
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags and enables fast release during MACs
• 14-foot length in green for color-coded network identification
• CM flammability rating for in-building installations
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards
• IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ Type 3/4 compatible for up to 100W power delivery
• 2500 mating cycle durability rating
• 0.250" (6.4mm) diameter for flexible routing in cable managers

The TX6A series uses Panduit's Pan-Net® construction—a balanced U/UTP design where each pair is individually foil-shielded within the cable jacket, then terminated to unshielded RJ45 plugs. This hybrid approach provides the alien crosstalk rejection needed for 10GBASE-T compliance without the grounding complexity of fully shielded F/UTP or S/FTP systems. The 24 AWG solid conductors meet ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) and IEC 60603-7 modular jack interface standards, ensuring compatibility with standard keystone jacks, patch panels, and switch ports. The foil tape runs the full length of the cable, creating a barrier between pairs that maintains the 500 MHz bandwidth required for 10 Gb/s signaling even in high-density bundles where multiple cables are zip-tied together. Panduit rates the plugs for 2500 insertion/removal cycles—2.5× the TIA minimum—making these cords suitable for MACs in dynamic IT environments where ports are frequently re-patched.

The RapidID barcode system addresses a persistent documentation challenge in structured cabling: maintaining accurate port maps as networks evolve. Each cord ships with a scannable barcode label that links to Panduit's RapidID software, allowing installers to capture port assignments with a mobile scanner rather than manual spreadsheet entry. For integrators managing multi-building campuses or colocation cages, this cuts documentation time and eliminates the transcription errors that lead to expensive truck rolls. The tangle-free latch uses a low-profile boot that snags less on adjacent cables during extraction—particularly valuable in 48-port switch environments where fingers can't easily reach recessed latches. The 14-foot length is a standard IDF-to-equipment reach for rack-to-rack connections or wall-jack-to-desk runs in small offices. The green jacket supports color-coding schemes (common conventions: green for VoIP, blue for data, yellow for PoE cameras), helping NOC staff trace circuits visually without toning every cable.

This cord's PoE++ Type 3/4 compliance (IEEE 802.3bt) is a key differentiator for IP security and building automation deployments. Type 3 delivers 60W and Type 4 delivers 100W at the PSE—enough to power PTZ cameras with IR illuminators, multi-radio access points, and VoIP phones with sidecar displays, all without local power supplies. The CM rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for general-purpose horizontal cabling in non-plenum spaces; for air-handling ceilings, specify Panduit's CMP-rated equivalent. UL 1863 listing and RoHS compliance ensure the product clears federal and state procurement standards for government and education projects. The 10-pack carton quantity aligns with typical per-rack or per-closet orders, reducing packaging waste and per-cord handling time on large rollouts.