Panduit UTP6AX2 TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord
The Panduit UTP6AX2 is a 2-foot Category 6A unshielded twisted pair patch cord engineered for 10GBASE-T Ethernet and high-density data center applications. Built on the TX6A 10Gig platform, this cord uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors and a 0.250-inch diameter profile to deliver consistent 10 Gb/s transmission while simplifying cable management in congested racks. RapidID pre-installed barcodes streamline port mapping and asset tracking during moves, adds, and changes. The tangle-free latch prevents snags during installation and ensures fast release when reconfiguring dense patch panels, reducing labor time and minimizing service disruptions in production environments.
Key Features
- TX6A 10Gig platform with 500 MHz bandwidth for 10GBASE-T and future 25GBASE-T applications
- 24 AWG solid copper conductors provide stable electrical characteristics for consistent performance
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags in high-density patch panel and switch environments
- RapidID pre-installed barcodes enable rapid port mapping with Panduit RapidID asset management software
- Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications across 1-500 MHz
- Supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 PoE++ for up to 100W power delivery over data cable
- 0.250-inch (6.4 mm) slim diameter reduces bundle congestion and improves rack airflow
- T568A and T568B wiring scheme compatibility for mixed infrastructure deployments
The UTP6AX2 uses U/UTP (unshielded/unshielded twisted pair) construction with solid foil tape shielding that limits alien crosstalk between adjacent cables—a critical performance factor in high-port-density environments where dozens of cables run in parallel bundles. This construction ensures the cord exceeds all ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A requirements across the full 1-500 MHz frequency range, maintaining insertion loss and return loss margins that support 10GBASE-T's 10 Gb/s signaling over the full 100-meter channel. The modular plugs are factory-terminated to tight tolerances, eliminating field termination variability and ensuring reliable contact with both shielded and unshielded jacks. Compliance with IEC 60603-7 and UL 1863 (UL File E129886) ensures interoperability with standards-compliant infrastructure from any vendor.
RapidID barcodes are pre-installed on each cord, allowing integrators to scan and log port-to-port connections using Panduit's RapidID software during deployment. This eliminates manual documentation errors and provides a digital map of the physical layer—essential for troubleshooting, auditing, and change management in large data centers or enterprise server rooms. The tangle-free latch uses a molded boot design that prevents the release tab from catching on adjacent cables when pulling cords from dense bundles; this reduces the risk of accidental disconnects and speeds up reconfiguration work during maintenance windows. The cord supports IEEE 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 Power over Ethernet, delivering up to 100 watts over the same four-pair cable used for data—ideal for surveillance cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and other powered devices in converged network architectures.
At 2 feet, the UTP6AX2 is sized for adjacent rack-unit patching, top-of-rack switch uplinks, or zone distribution within a cabinet. The 24 AWG solid conductor construction provides superior mechanical stability and consistent electrical performance compared to stranded patch cords, making it well-suited for semi-permanent connections where flexibility is less critical than long-term reliability. Panduit's TX6A platform is a field-proven choice for integrators deploying 10 Gb/s copper infrastructure in data centers, server virtualization environments, backbone aggregation points, and high-performance computing clusters where copper's lower cost and PoE capability make it preferable to fiber for horizontal and intra-rack links.
