Panduit UTP6AX2MYL Cat 6A 2m UTP Patch Cord - Yellow

Panduit UTP6AX2MYL Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX2MYL is a 2-meter Cat 6A UTP patch cord engineered for 10GBASE-T Ethernet deployments where alien crosstalk mitigation and consistent 10 Gb/s performance are non-negotiable. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors in an unshielded twisted pair (U/UTP) configuration, this yellow jumper uses internal foil tape to limit alien crosstalk without the bulk and bend-radius penalties of fully shielded cable. The 0.250" (6.4 mm) diameter and tangle-free modular plug latch streamline high-density rack installations, while factory-installed RapidID barcodes support automated port mapping and documentation workflows in data centers and enterprise server rooms.

Key Features

• Cat 6A U/UTP construction with 24 AWG solid copper conductors for 10GBASE-T Ethernet up to 100 meters
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements across 1–500 MHz bandwidth
• Internal foil tape limits alien crosstalk (AXT) to ensure 10 Gb/s transmission in densely bundled environments
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during cable pulls and allows fast release for moves, adds, and changes
• Factory-installed RapidID barcodes enable automated port mapping, asset tracking, and DCIM integration via RapidID software
• Supports IEEE 802.3af/at PoE and 802.3bt Type 3/4 PoE++ (up to 100W) for IP cameras, wireless APs, and powered devices
• 0.250" (6.4 mm) diameter cable profile reduces pathway fill and improves airflow in high-density racks
• Wired to be compatible with both T568A and T568B termination schemes for seamless integration into mixed networks
• CM (Communications) flame rating suitable for general building riser and horizontal applications
• RoHS compliant, UL listed (File E129886), and meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) for regulatory compliance

Cat 6A patch cords are the workhorse interconnect for 10 Gigabit Ethernet switching fabrics, storage area networks, and high-performance compute clusters where bandwidth, latency, and uptime requirements exceed what Cat 6 or Cat 5e can reliably deliver. The UTP6AX2MYL uses 24 AWG solid copper conductors rather than stranded wire, a construction choice that yields tighter impedance tolerances and superior return loss across the full 500 MHz channel bandwidth. Solid conductors are less flexible than stranded, so this cord is best suited for fixed equipment-to-switch connections (server to ToR switch, patch panel to switch, storage array to fabric) rather than high-flex user workspace applications. The U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) design incorporates an internal foil tape that functions as a crosstalk barrier between pairs, limiting alien crosstalk when dozens of cables are bundled tightly in cable managers or under raised floors. This internal foil does not require grounding like fully shielded F/UTP or S/FTP cables, simplifying installation and eliminating ground-loop troubleshooting. The result is a cable that meets the stringent alien crosstalk requirements of ANSI/TIA-568.2-D without the added cost, stiffness, or termination complexity of fully shielded alternatives.

In data center and enterprise network deployments, the 2-meter (6.6 ft) length is the standard jumper for top-of-rack (ToR) switching architectures, connecting servers in adjacent rack units to switches mounted at the top of the same rack or in a neighboring position. The yellow jacket provides immediate visual identification for data or production VLANs, a color-coding convention widely used to distinguish network segments during troubleshooting and maintenance windows. The tangle-free latch—a Panduit strain-relief design—prevents the plug boot from snagging on adjacent cables or cable management hardware during installation or removal, a persistent source of bent latch tabs and damaged plugs in high-density environments. The factory-installed RapidID barcode labels integrate with Panduit RapidID mobile apps and DCIM platforms, allowing technicians to scan the cable at both ends and automatically populate port-level documentation, MAC-to-port maps, and asset databases without manual data entry. This automation is critical in hyperscale and colocation facilities where thousands of moves, adds, and changes occur monthly and manual documentation lags introduce errors. The cable's 0.250" diameter is 20-30% thinner than many Cat 6A competitors, reducing pathway fill ratios in cable managers, overhead ladder rack, and under-floor conduit, which improves both airflow for cooling and technician access for future changes.

The UTP6AX2MYL exceeds all ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA channel performance requirements from 1 to 500 MHz, including the stringent alien crosstalk limits (PSANEXT, PSAACRF) that differentiate Cat 6A from Cat 6. It is tested and verified to support 10GBASE-T Ethernet per IEEE 802.3an, 5GBASE-T and 2.5GBASE-T per IEEE 802.3bz (NBASE-T), and backwards compatibility with 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 10BASE-T. The cable also supports IEEE 802.3af (PoE, 15.4W), 802.3at (PoE+, 25.5W), and 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) PoE++ power delivery, making it suitable for high-power IP cameras, Wi-Fi 6E access points, LED lighting controllers, and building automation endpoints that require both data and power over a single cable. The CM (Communications) flame rating meets NEC Article 800 requirements for general building installations in risers and horizontal pathways; for plenum (air-handling) spaces, Panduit offers CMP-rated Cat 6A cords in the same form factor. The cable is UL listed under File E129886, certified to Canadian CSA C22.2 standards, and ships RoHS compliant, ensuring regulatory compliance for federal, healthcare, and international deployments. The wiring scheme is compatible with both T568A (preferred for government and some enterprise standards) and T568B (de facto commercial standard), so the cord will terminate correctly regardless of the infrastructure wiring convention in place. This patch cord is sold individually (package quantity: 1) and ships in cartons of 10 for bulk purchases, a packaging format optimized for contractors and integrators provisioning multi-rack installations or maintaining spares inventory for ongoing operations.