Panduit UTP6AX20VL Cat 6A 10Gig Patch Cord 20ft Violet

Panduit UTP6AX20VL Cat 6A 10Gig UTP Patch Cord, 20 ft, Violet

The Panduit UTP6AX20VL is a TX6A™ 10Gig Cat 6A UTP patch cord engineered for high-density enterprise networks, data centers, and IP surveillance installations requiring 10 Gb/s transmission over copper infrastructure. This 20-foot violet cord ships with pre-installed RapidID barcodes for asset tracking and port mapping, reducing installation time and documentation errors on large-scale deployments. Built with 24 AWG solid conductor U/UTP cable and high-performance modular plugs rated for 2500 mating cycles, it supports IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 POE++ (up to 90W) for powering demanding IP cameras, wireless access points, and edge computing devices without separate power runs.

Key Features

• Cat 6A performance exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D and ISO 11801 Class EA for 10GBASE-T Ethernet
• RapidID pre-installed barcodes enable instant port mapping via Panduit RapidID software
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during MACs (moves, adds, changes) and cable management
• 24 AWG solid conductor construction with 0.250" (6.4mm) diameter for permanent links
• POE++ compliant: IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3 and Type 4 (up to 90W delivery)
• 2500 cycle durability rating with UL 1863 certification
• Violet jacket for color-coded network segmentation (security, AV, guest VLANs)
• U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) with solid foil tape shielding to limit alien crosstalk

The TX6A solid conductor design addresses the permanent-link requirements of structured cabling standards while providing field-terminable flexibility. Unlike stranded patch cords used for equipment connections, this 24 AWG solid construction maintains lower attenuation over the 20-foot span—critical when aggregating channel loss budgets across horizontal runs, consolidation points, and patch panels in 10GBASE-T installations. The U/UTP architecture uses individual pair shielding to meet Cat 6A alien crosstalk (ANEXT) limits without requiring overall braid shields that complicate grounding in multi-vendor environments. Installers working on Axis Q-line PTZ cameras, Hanwha multi-sensor domes, or Verkada security appliances benefit from the 802.3bt Type 3/4 compliance—90W POE++ delivery eliminates the need for midspan injectors or local AC drops on devices pulling 60–71W under full computational loads (AI analytics, on-board storage, heater/blower assemblies).

The integrated RapidID barcode system transforms post-installation documentation from a manual liability into an automated asset. Scanning the cord at each termination point populates the RapidID database with physical-layer topology: rack position, patch panel port, switch port, endpoint MAC address, and VLAN assignment. This becomes critical during after-hours troubleshooting when a single failed link in a 400-camera system needs isolation within a 10-minute SLA window, or when auditors demand a port-to-endpoint chain-of-custody report for PCI-DSS or HIPAA compliance. The tangle-free latch uses a recessed lever that clears standard 1U patch-panel finger ducts and keystone jack bodies without snagging adjacent cords—a small detail that saves hours on dense 48-port panels where every cord removal requires navigating a bundle of 47 neighbors. The violet jacket follows TIA-606-B color conventions for security or surveillance VLANs, allowing field techs to trace a single purple strand through a trunk of gray infrastructure cabling without a toner.

This patch cord meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) insertion loss and return loss limits, IEC 60603-7 modular connector mechanical specs, and carries UL 1863 recognition for communications cable assemblies. CM (Communications) flammability rating qualifies it for plenum-adjacent pathways and riserduct installations under NEC Article 800. The 2500-cycle plug durability rating exceeds TIA-568.2-D's 750-cycle minimum by 3.3×, addressing the reality of enterprise networks where misconfigured ports, VLAN changes, and hardware swaps generate constant plug/unplug events. Integrators spec'ing this cord for IP camera home-runs to IDF switches, NVR uplinks to SAN storage, or workgroup switch interconnects gain a field-proven component that ships in cartons of 10 for volume deployments, backed by Panduit's manufacturer warranty and RoHS compliance for equipment disposal audits.