Panduit UTP6AX23GR 23ft Cat 6A Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX23GR Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord, 23 ft, Green

The Panduit TX6A 10Gig UTP6AX23GR delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a 23-foot unshielded patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter, enterprise network, and AV infrastructure deployments. Built with solid 24 AWG conductors and RapidID-enabled barcoding, this Cat 6A cord addresses the dual challenge of maintaining link performance under stress while simplifying post-deployment documentation. The tangle-free modular latch and green jacket support fast installations in high-port-count environments where cable management and visual segmentation are critical.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T performance to 100 meters, exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications
• 23-foot (7.01 m) length bridges cross-rack runs, server-to-switch connections, and extended patch panel reaches
• Solid 24 AWG conductors provide superior return loss and insertion loss stability vs. stranded alternatives
• RapidID pre-installed barcodes enable scan-based port mapping with Panduit RapidID software for streamlined MAC audits
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during high-density patch panel work and ensures tool-free release
• PoE++ compliant: rated for IEEE 802.3af (15.4W), 802.3at (30W), and 802.3bt Type 3/4 (60W+) power delivery
• 2,500-cycle connector durability rating meets IEC 60603-7 and ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) requirements
• CM (Communications) flammability rating for general commercial and riser applications per UL 1863

10Gig Performance in Unshielded Construction: This U/UTP (unshielded/unshielded twisted pair) cord achieves 10GBASE-T throughput across the full 500 MHz frequency range without relying on foil or braid shielding. Panduit's twisted-pair geometry and conductor spacing control alien crosstalk (AXT) to levels well below TIA-568.2-D Category 6A limits, ensuring margin for link degradation over the cable's service life. Solid 24 AWG conductors—rather than stranded—deliver tighter impedance tolerance and lower return loss, critical when you're pushing 10 Gb/s over copper in environments with electromagnetic interference from adjacent power feeds or high-current PoE++ loads. The cord exceeds Category 6A insertion loss and NEXT (near-end crosstalk) specifications, giving integrators headroom when the link includes multiple patch cords, keystone jacks, or consolidation points. For compliance-driven projects, the cord meets ISO 11801 Class EA (international structured cabling), IEC 60603-7 (8P8C modular connector interface), and ANSI/TIA-1096-A (telecommunications transmission performance), covering both North American and European installation standards. This makes UTP6AX23GR suitable for datacenter builds requiring BICSI DCDC or EN 50173 adherence, as well as enterprise campus networks where TIA-568 is the baseline.

23-Foot Reach and Deployment Context: At 23 feet, this cord fills the gap between standard 6-foot patch cables and permanent horizontal cabling. Common use cases include server-to-top-of-rack switch connections in adjacent cabinets (typical cold-aisle spacing is 4–6 feet, plus vertical rise), patch panel to wall outlet runs in IT closets where the panel and outlet are on opposite walls, and AV staging area interconnects for videowall processors or matrix switches located across equipment racks. The green jacket supports VLAN or service-type color coding—integrators often assign green to guest networks, voice trunks, or backup replication links to visually distinguish them from primary data (blue/gray) or management (yellow/red) paths. Panduit's tangle-free latch uses a strain-relief boot geometry that prevents the latch from hooking adjacent cords during insertion or removal in high-density 48-port patch panels; this reduces the fingernail-breaking frustration and accidental disconnects that plague traditional snagless designs. RapidID takes the documentation burden off manual spreadsheet entry: each cord ships with a pre-printed barcode containing a unique serial number. When you terminate the cord, scan both ends with the RapidID mobile app (iOS/Android) or handheld scanner, assign logical labels (e.g., "SVR-12-ETH0" to "SW-A-P17"), and the software generates as-built port maps, DCIM import files, and change-audit logs. This is transformative for MAC (moves, adds, changes) workflows—three years post-install, when you need to trace a failing link or repurpose a port, you scan the cord instead of tracing it through a rat's nest or hoping the label hasn't peeled off. The CM flammability rating qualifies the cord for general-purpose commercial spaces (offices, retail, light industrial) and riser pathways between floors; it is not plenum-rated (CMP), so it cannot be installed in environmental air-handling spaces without conduit. For most datacenter hot-aisle/cold-aisle or IT closet scenarios, CM is adequate since those areas typically have dedicated HVAC return paths rather than plenum ceilings.

PoE++ and Future-Proofed Infrastructure: This cord is validated for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) Power over Ethernet, making it compatible with the latest generation of WiFi 6E access points, 4K PTZ cameras, and multi-radio small-cell base stations that draw 40–70 watts. The solid conductor construction and 0.250-inch overall diameter ensure low DC loop resistance (under 12.5 ohms per 100m pair), minimizing voltage drop and heat buildup when pushing high-current PoE loads over the full 23-foot length. The 2,500-cycle connector durability rating—tested per IEC 60603-7—means the modular plugs will survive repeated connect/disconnect cycles during troubleshooting, equipment swaps, or seasonal reconfiguration without contact degradation. For integrators managing mixed 1G/10G environments transitioning to 10GBASE-T, UTP6AX23GR provides a consistent patch cord platform: deploy it today for 1000BASE-T links, and it will transparently support 10G when you upgrade switch ports or server NICs, eliminating the need for a second cabling pass. The RapidID barcode layer adds an operational safety net—when you're balancing 200+ patch cords across a datacenter build, automated documentation is the difference between a clean turnover and a post-go-live scramble to reverse-engineer the physical layer.