Panduit UTP6AX17GY 10Gig Cat 6A 17ft Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX17GY Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX17GY delivers 10Gig Ethernet performance in a 17-foot unshielded twisted pair patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter and security infrastructure deployments. Built on Panduit's TX6A platform, this Cat 6A cable features 24 AWG solid copper conductors with internal foil tape shielding to suppress alien crosstalk, ensuring clean 10GBASE-T transmission over the full 100-meter channel. The integrated RapidID barcode system enables instant port mapping via Panduit's RapidID software, cutting cable management time and eliminating documentation errors during moves, adds, and changes. A tangle-free latch design prevents snags in dense patch-panel environments and provides tactile feedback for confident plug seating.

Key Features

• Cat 6A 10Gig transmission: Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class EA specs for 10GBASE-T over 100m
• Solid foil tape shielding: Internal tape layer mitigates alien crosstalk without the grounding complexity of shielded cable
• RapidID barcode integration: Pre-installed barcodes enable automated port mapping and cable tracing with RapidID software
• Tangle-free latch: Low-profile snagless boot protects the latch tab and streamlines cable routing in congested racks
• 24 AWG solid conductor: 0.250-inch diameter balances flexibility for tight-radius bends with mechanical stability
• PoE++ rated: 2500-cycle plug durability with IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 (up to 100W) Power over Ethernet
• 17-foot length: Ideal for top-of-rack to adjacent switch connections or NVR-to-patch-panel runs

The UTP6AX17GY uses a U/UTP construction—unshielded twisted pairs with an internal foil tape layer bonded to the cable jacket. This hybrid approach provides the alien crosstalk rejection needed for 10Gig transmission without the grounding infrastructure required by F/UTP or S/FTP shielded systems. Each of the four pairs is precision-twisted to maintain the 500 MHz bandwidth required by Cat 6A, and the 24 AWG solid copper conductors ensure low DC resistance for reliable PoE++ power delivery. The modular plugs are factory-terminated with 50-microinch gold plating on the contact fingers, meeting the 2500-cycle durability spec when powering 802.3bt Type 4 devices. The 0.250-inch overall diameter keeps the cable flexible enough for tight-radius bends around cable managers while maintaining the pair geometry needed for consistent impedance.

This 17-foot length is optimized for datacenter top-of-rack switch connections, security NVR patch-panel links, and cross-connect jumpers in telecommunications rooms. The gray jacket provides neutral visibility in mixed-vendor environments, and the tangle-free latch design eliminates the snag-and-yank failures common with standard RJ45 boots in high-density 48-port panels. RapidID barcode integration is a force multiplier for large installations: scan the barcode at each port to auto-populate your cable management database, eliminating manual spreadsheet entry and the documentation drift that kills troubleshooting efficiency six months post-install. For PoE++ deployments—IP cameras with heaters, 802.11ax access points, or LED lighting controllers—the 24 AWG solid conductor provides the current-carrying capacity needed for Type 3 and Type 4 power levels without exceeding temperature rise limits over bundled 100-meter channels.

The UTP6AX17GY exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA insertion loss, return loss, and alien crosstalk specs across the full 1–500 MHz range. It meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) for telecom interconnection, IEC 60603-7 for modular plug mechanical performance, and UL 1863 for communications cable safety. The plug assembly is rated for 2500 insertion cycles with IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Type 3/Type 4 PoE, and the cable is RoHS compliant for EU installations. Panduit's TX6A system is backed by a comprehensive applications assurance program when installed per Panduit specs, giving you a single point of accountability for copper infrastructure in mission-critical security and datacenter networks where 10Gig uptime isn't optional.