Panduit UTP6AX17 TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX17 TX6A patch cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a 17-foot form factor built for datacenter and enterprise network infrastructure. This Cat 6A U/UTP cord uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors with modular plugs on both ends, supporting 10 Gb/s transmission rates across the full 100-meter channel. The 6.4mm diameter cable includes factory-installed RapidID barcodes for automated port documentation, while the tangle-free latch design reduces snags during moves, adds, and changes. CM-rated jacket meets commercial building requirements.

Key Features

10 Gb/s performance certified to ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards

24 AWG solid copper conductors in U/UTP construction with 6.4mm overall diameter for high-density routing

RapidID barcode system enables automated port mapping and as-built documentation workflows

Tangle-free modular plug latch prevents snags in high-density patching and accelerates cable swaps

IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 PoE++ rated for 60W/100W powered device support over four-pair delivery

Rated for 2,500 mating cycles under PoE conditions per IEEE test protocols—3.3× TIA minimum

The UTP6AX17 uses unshielded twisted pair construction with solid foil tape shielding that limits alien crosstalk (AXT) to meet Cat 6A channel requirements without the bulk of F/UTP or S/FTP shielded designs. Solid 24 AWG conductors provide lower DC resistance than stranded equivalents (9.38Ω per 100m typical), critical for PoE++ Type 4 deployments pushing 100W over four pairs. The modular plugs meet IEC 60603-7 mechanical specs and are rated for 2,500 insertion cycles under powered conditions—substantially higher than the 750-cycle minimum required by TIA-568.2-D—making them suitable for patch panel environments where frequent re-patching occurs. Factory-terminated construction eliminates field termination variables; each cord ships tested to full Cat 6A channel specs including return loss, insertion loss, NEXT, PS-NEXT, ACR-F, and PS-ACR-F across the 1–500 MHz bandwidth.

RapidID integration addresses the documentation gap in high-density datacenter patching. Each cord includes a pre-printed barcode label that works with Panduit RapidID mobile app and software suite; installers scan the cord, scan the source port, scan the destination port, and the system auto-generates as-built documentation including switch port assignments, VLAN mappings, and cable length. This workflow cuts manual port logging time by 70–80% in typical rack deployments and ensures accurate records for troubleshooting and audits. The tangle-free latch uses a low-profile boot that covers the release tab without interfering with adjacent ports in 1U 48-port switch environments—common in 10GbE top-of-rack architectures. The 17-foot length handles typical rack-to-rack runs in adjacent racks or longer vertical runs in a single 42U cabinet, while the 6.4mm diameter allows higher density in cable management trays compared to 8mm+ shielded Cat 6A alternatives.

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications with full UL 1863 verification testing. RoHS compliant and suitable for projects requiring IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE/PoE+/PoE++ support up to 100W. Ships in cartons of 10 for volume deployments. Manufacturer warranty included.