Panduit UTP6AX24GY Cat 6A Patch Cord 24 ft Gray

Panduit UTP6AX24GY Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord, 24 ft., Gray

The Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig UTP6AX24GY delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a 24-foot unshielded patch cord built for high-density datacenter and enterprise installations. Constructed with 24 AWG solid copper conductors in a U/UTP configuration, this Cat 6A cord supports full 10 Gb/s throughput to 100 meters while maintaining alien crosstalk margins that meet ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements. The 0.250-inch (6.4mm) cable diameter and tangle-free latch design streamline moves, adds, and changes in crowded patch panels and switch racks. Factory-installed RapidID barcodes enable automated port mapping and documentation via Panduit's RapidID software, eliminating manual cable labeling and reducing provisioning errors in large-scale deployments.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T certified Cat 6A UTP construction for 10 Gb/s Ethernet to 100 meters
• 24 AWG solid copper conductors with U/UTP shielding deliver consistent 500 MHz bandwidth
• Tangle-free latch mechanism prevents snags during installation and provides fast, tool-free release
• Pre-installed RapidID barcodes support automated cable management and port mapping workflows
• PoE++ capable: rated for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (90W) Power over Ethernet
• Slim 6.4mm diameter optimizes airflow and cable density in 1U and 2U patch panel environments
• CM-rated jacket meets NEC Article 725 requirements for commercial horizontal distribution
• Exceeds 2500-cycle plug durability specification per IEC 60603-7

The UTP6AX24GY uses Panduit's TX6A modular plug terminations on both ends, with solid foil tape shielding inside the plug body to suppress alien crosstalk from adjacent cables in bundled runs. This internal shielding architecture allows unshielded twisted-pair cable construction while maintaining the alien NEXT and FEXT margins required for 10GBASE-T operation in high-density environments—critical when running 40+ cables in a single vertical manager or horizontal trough. The 24 AWG solid conductor gauge provides lower DC resistance than stranded equivalents (5.9 ohms per 100 ft. vs. 7.5 ohms), improving PoE voltage drop performance on longer runs and enabling full 90W PoE++ delivery at the 24-foot distance without auxiliary power injection. The modular plug contacts are gold-plated 50 microinches per ANSI/TIA-1096-A and rated for 2500 insertion cycles—roughly 4× the lifespan of standard RJ45 plugs—making this cord suitable for lab environments and frequently reconfigured access-layer switches where plug wear is a concern.

RapidID barcode integration addresses the cable documentation gap that typically emerges 6-12 months after initial installation, when undocumented MAC (moves, adds, changes) operations leave port mappings out of sync with the DCIM or CMDB. Each cord ships with a unique barcode printed on both plug boots; scanning the barcode during installation automatically logs the connection in Panduit's RapidID software, capturing switch port, patch panel port, VLAN assignment, and timestamp without manual data entry. The tangle-free latch design uses a molded boot that covers the release tab, preventing the tab from catching on adjacent cables during extraction—a common failure mode in fully populated 48-port panels where technicians often break latch tabs trying to remove a single cord from the middle of a bundle. The 24-foot length suits typical datacenter row installations: 6 feet vertical from switch to overhead ladder rack, 12 feet horizontal run to the far end of the row, 6 feet vertical drop to the destination device, matching the 7.32-meter total span.

This cord meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A channel requirements when used with Panduit TX6A™ keystone jacks and patch panels, and exceeds ISO 11801 Class EA permanent link specifications across the full 1-500 MHz range. It is UL 1863-listed for communications cable assemblies and RoHS compliant per EU Directive 2011/65/EU (lead-free, halogen-free jacket available as alternate SKU). IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (90W) PoE compliance makes this cord suitable for high-power edge devices including PTZ cameras with heaters, 802.11ax access points, and IP phones with video displays, eliminating the need for local AC adapters or midspan injectors in retrofit installations where existing Cat 6A cable plant is being reused for 90W PoE delivery.