Panduit UTP6AX17RD 10Gig Cat 6A 17ft Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX17RD Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX17RD delivers 10-Gigabit Ethernet performance in a 17-foot Cat 6A UTP patch cord designed for high-density datacenter and enterprise network environments. Built on 24 AWG solid copper conductors with U/UTP construction, this red patch cord provides full 10GBASE-T bandwidth up to 500 MHz while maintaining alien crosstalk mitigation through internal foil tape shielding. The tangle-free latch design and RapidID pre-installed barcode system address the two most time-consuming aspects of structured cabling deployments: physical cable management during moves, adds, and changes, and logical port documentation for ongoing network operations.

Key Features

• 10-Gigabit Ethernet capable — full 10GBASE-T performance to 500 MHz per ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA
• Tangle-free latch — snag-resistant release mechanism speeds MACs and prevents damage in bundled cable runs
• RapidID enabled — factory-installed barcodes integrate with Panduit RapidID software for automated port mapping and asset tracking
• Alien crosstalk mitigation — internal foil tape limits interference in high-density parallel runs without external shielding bulk
• PoE++ rated — tested to 2,500 mating cycles under IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 power delivery (up to 90W)
• 0.250" diameter — reduced cross-section improves airflow and fill capacity in cable managers and horizontal pathways

The TX6A 10Gig series uses a U/UTP construction that balances alien crosstalk performance with the flexibility and termination simplicity of unshielded patch cords. Internal foil tape wraps each twisted pair to limit AXT coupling when bundled alongside other Cat 6A channels, meeting Class EA limits without the jacket stiffness or grounding requirements of F/UTP or S/FTP constructions. The 24 AWG solid conductor design maintains insertion loss below 35 dB at 500 MHz across the 17-foot length, preserving margin for 10GBASE-T link budgets in permanent link configurations up to 90 meters. Modular plugs on both ends meet IEC 60603-7 dimensional specs and provide 50-microinch gold plating on contact surfaces for long-term reliability in temperature-cycled equipment rooms.

RapidID integration differentiates this patch cord in enterprise and multi-tenant deployments where documentation accuracy directly impacts mean time to repair. Each cord ships with two pre-installed barcode labels — one at each connector boot — that encode a unique serial number tied to the physical cable. Scanning both ends during installation automatically populates the RapidID database with port-to-port connectivity maps, eliminating manual spreadsheet entry and the transcription errors that lead to incorrect circuit isolation during troubleshooting. The tangle-free latch uses a recessed activation lever that requires deliberate pressure to release, preventing accidental disconnects when reaching past bundled patch cords in congested patch panels. The lever geometry routes pulling force through the plug body rather than the retention clip, extending latch life beyond the 2,500-cycle rating typical of standard RJ45 designs. Red jacket color provides rapid visual identification in mixed voice/data/management network cable plants.

This patch cord exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA channel performance requirements, meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A modular jack interface standards, and carries CM (Communications) flammability rating per NEC Article 800. Full IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 PoE++ compatibility supports 60W and 90W powered device installations including PTZ cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones without voltage drop concerns over the 17-foot run. UL 1863 listing and RoHS compliance ensure suitability for commercial and government installations requiring third-party safety certification and hazardous substance restrictions.