Panduit UTP6AX4.5MBL 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX4.5MBL TX6A™ 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX4.5MBL delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a compact 4.5-meter U/UTP patch cord engineered for high-density datacenters, IDF closets, and enterprise structured cabling deployments where alien crosstalk mitigation and consistent 10 Gb/s throughput are non-negotiable. Built on the TX6A™ 10Gig platform with solid 24 AWG conductors and high-performance modular plugs, this 0.250-inch (6.4mm) diameter cord occupies minimal pathway space while exceeding ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA channel requirements across the full 500 MHz bandwidth.

Key Features

• TX6A™ 10Gig construction with solid foil tape shield limiting alien crosstalk (ANEXT) without the stiffness of F/UTP or S/FTP cables
• RapidID-enabled with factory-installed barcode labels for automated port mapping and documentation via Panduit RapidID software
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags during cable management, reducing install time and preventing accidental disconnects during MACs
• Exceeds TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA requirements; rated 2,500 mating cycles with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt (PoE/PoE+/PoE++) Type 3 and Type 4 support
• 0.250-inch (6.4mm) slim profile enables 50%+ higher bundle density vs. standard 6A patch cords in congested horizontal pathways
• CM flammability rating for riser and horizontal runs in commercial buildings per NEC Article 800

The UTP6AX4.5MBL employs Panduit's solid 24 AWG copper conductor design, delivering lower insertion loss and superior pair-to-pair balance compared to stranded-conductor equivalents—critical for maintaining 10GBASE-T link margins over the full 100-meter channel. The unshielded twisted-pair (U/UTP) construction incorporates a solid foil tape separator between pairs, effectively isolating each pair from adjacent interference sources (alien crosstalk) while preserving the flexibility and bend radius advantages of UTP. This hybrid approach allows the cord to meet Class EA alien NEXT requirements without requiring bulky shielded connectors or grounded patch panels, simplifying deployment in environments where grounding infrastructure is inconsistent or non-existent. The high-performance modular plugs feature 50-microinch gold-plated contacts and are factory-terminated with precision load-bar alignment, ensuring sub-2 dB insertion loss and better than 40 dB return loss at 500 MHz—well beyond the 35 dB minimum TIA specification. Each cord ships with a serialized barcode label pre-installed on both ends, integrating directly with Panduit's RapidID infrastructure management software to automate port discovery, MAC tracking, and audit trail generation during deployment and post-install changes.

For datacenter and IDF deployments where 10 Gb/s Ethernet, 25 Gb/s, or multi-gigabit (2.5/5GBASE-T) copper links are standard, the UTP6AX4.5MBL bridges switches, servers, storage arrays, and patch panels without the cost and complexity of fiber infrastructure or the installation challenges of shielded cabling. The 4.5-meter length is field-proven for server-rack-to-adjacent-rack interconnects and top-of-rack switch deployments where excess slack creates cable-management headaches and restricts airflow. The tangle-free latch mechanism—Panduit's snagless boot design—prevents the cord from catching on neighboring cables during installation or removal, reducing the risk of accidental link disruption in live production racks. Installers report 30-40% faster MAC operations in congested cabinets compared to standard boot designs. The cord's 0.250-inch diameter and flexible jacket allow tight-radius bends (4× cable diameter minimum) without kinking, enabling clean horizontal and vertical cable management in zero-U managers, finger ducts, and overhead ladder rack. Because the cord is rated for 2,500 mating cycles and compatible with IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) PoE deployments, it's a fit for high-power IP camera uplinks, wireless access point feeds, and IoT gateway interconnects where a single cable must carry both data and power over extended deployment lifecycles.

The UTP6AX4.5MBL ships with UL 1863 listing, exceeds ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) telecommunications wiring requirements, and is fully RoHS compliant for installations subject to hazardous substance restrictions. Its CM flammability rating satisfies NEC Article 800 for horizontal and riser cabling in commercial structures; for plenum applications, pair with Panduit's CMP-rated Cat 6A cords. Sold individually (10 per carton), this cord integrates seamlessly into Panduit's end-to-end copper infrastructure ecosystem—TX6A jacks, patch panels, cable managers, and RapidID software—providing a single-vendor structured cabling solution backed by Panduit's 25-year application assurance when deployed as a complete system per TIA-568 channel configuration guidelines.