Panduit UTP6AX20BL Pan-Net® Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord
The Panduit UTP6AX20BL delivers 10 Gb/s throughput over 20 feet of 24 AWG solid-conductor U/UTP cable, meeting TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements from 1 to 500 MHz. Designed for data center server-to-switch connections, backbone aggregation points, and high-performance computing clusters where alien crosstalk margins and PoE++ delivery matter. The 0.250-inch diameter black cable includes pre-installed RapidID barcodes for automated port mapping and a tangle-free latch that speeds moves, adds, and changes in dense 1U patch-panel environments. Supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 PoE applications up to 90 watts per port.
Key Features
- 10GBASE-T transmission over 20-foot run, exceeds TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA standards
- 24 AWG solid copper conductors in U/UTP construction with foil tape to limit alien crosstalk
- Supports IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE including Type 3 and Type 4 (up to 90W) for high-power endpoints
- RapidID pre-installed barcodes integrate with Panduit RapidID software for automated port documentation
- Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during installation and removal in crowded racks
- 0.250-inch (6.4 mm) diameter cable with CM flammability rating per UL 1863 and CSA C22.2
- Black jacket for professional appearance in visible horizontal and equipment-area runs
- Wired to be compatible with both T568A and T568B termination schemes
- High-performance modular plugs on both ends exceed IEC 60603-7 contact specifications
The UTP6AX20BL uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors in a U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) configuration with internal foil tape shielding to control alien crosstalk from adjacent cables in bundled runs. This construction meets the full 500 MHz bandwidth requirement for Category 6A while maintaining the 0.250-inch diameter that fits standard cable management hardware and high-density patch panels. Solid conductors—versus stranded—provide lower insertion loss and better high-frequency performance across the entire 1–500 MHz spectrum, critical for sustained 10GBASE-T operation without bit errors. The modular plugs are wired to support both T568A and T568B schemes, ensuring drop-in compatibility with any existing structured cabling installation. The cable jacket carries a CM (Communications) flammability rating suitable for general horizontal runs; use conduit or transition to plenum-rated cable for riser and air-handling spaces.
Deploy the UTP6AX20BL for data center top-of-rack to server connections, SAN fabric aggregation, or any 10GBASE-T link under 20 feet where you need guaranteed 10 Gb/s throughput. The 24 AWG solid construction makes this cord ideal for semi-permanent connections—server to switch, switch to patch panel, backbone aggregation—that won't be re-patched daily. Panduit's tangle-free latch eliminates the boot snags that slow down technicians in dense switch environments; you pull straight back without fighting neighboring cables or breaking plastic release tabs. RapidID barcodes ship pre-applied to each cord; scan with Panduit's RapidID mobile app and port mappings update automatically in your DCIM database—no manual label printing, no spreadsheet reconciliation. This cuts commissioning time on 48-port switch deployments and ensures as-built documentation reflects physical-layer reality after every change.
The UTP6AX20BL supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 Power over Ethernet, delivering up to 90 watts per port for high-power devices like PTZ cameras with integrated heaters, Wi-Fi 6E access points, and LED lighting controllers that exceed the 30-watt ceiling of older 802.3at standards. The 24 AWG solid conductors minimize DC resistance, ensuring full power delivery across the 20-foot run without voltage drop that can reset endpoints or trigger low-power warnings. Panduit's Pan-Net line exceeds TIA-568.2-D alien crosstalk margins, giving you measurable headroom in installations near AC power cables or in crowded horizontal trays where electromagnetic interference is present. The cord ships RoHS-compliant and carries UL/CSA third-party safety listing (File E129886), meeting procurement requirements for federal, state, and municipal projects that mandate independent certification.
