Panduit UTP6AX4.5MGY Cat 6A 4.5M Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX4.5MGY TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord, 4.5M, Gray

The Panduit TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP patch cord delivers guaranteed 10GBASE-T performance in a 0.250-inch diameter cable optimized for high-density datacenter and telecom environments. This 4.5-meter (14.8 ft) gray cord uses 24 AWG solid-conductor construction with internal foil tape shielding to suppress alien crosstalk while maintaining U/UTP routing flexibility. Factory-terminated with high-performance modular plugs featuring tangle-free latches and pre-installed RapidID barcodes, it streamlines MAC operations and eliminates field termination variability in 10 Gb/s Ethernet links.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T certified: exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA transmission specs
• Solid 24 AWG conductors with internal foil tape barrier limit alien crosstalk in bundled deployments
• Tangle-free latch design prevents snags on adjacent cables during installation and moves
• Pre-installed RapidID barcodes enable rapid port mapping and automated documentation with Panduit RapidID software
• 0.250-inch (6.4mm) cable diameter optimizes bend radius and cable management in 1U/2U rack applications
• PoE++ compatible: rated for IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 (60W) and Type 4 (100W) power delivery
• 2500-cycle connector rating ensures long-term reliability in frequently reconfigured networks
• CM-rated jacket meets commercial building fire codes

Solid-conductor patch cords are the correct choice for permanent or semi-permanent datacenter links where flexibility matters less than insertion loss and long-term stability. The 24 AWG solid copper conductors in this TX6A cord exhibit lower DC resistance than stranded equivalents, reducing power loss on PoE++ circuits feeding access points, IP cameras, and building automation controllers. Internal foil tape creates individual pair barriers that suppress alien crosstalk—the dominant noise source when Cat 6A cables run in bundles or trays without individual conduit. This construction lets you meet ANSI/TIA worst-case alien NEXT and alien FEXT limits without over-provisioning cable separation, critical in 1U server environments where every millimeter counts. Factory terminations eliminate field variability: each plug is seated, crimped, and tested to IEC 60603-7 contact-resistance specs, then verified for return loss and insertion loss across the full 1–500 MHz bandwidth.

Use this cord in 10GBASE-T server-to-switch links, storage array interconnects, and SFP+ copper DAC replacements where you need the full 100-meter Cat 6A channel budget and can't afford the 7-meter twinax cable length limit. The 4.5-meter length is ideal for middle-of-rack to top-of-rack runs, cross-connects in telecom MDF/IDF closets, and AV matrix switcher tie lines in control rooms. Tangle-free latches use a boot-integrated release tab that sits flush with the plug body—pull straight back to release without snagging on vertical cable managers or adjacent patch cords. RapidID barcodes (readable with iOS/Android app or handheld scanner) auto-populate asset databases with MAC address, port assignment, and cable length, cutting post-install documentation time by 70% on large deployments. The gray jacket matches standard datacenter/telecom color coding for horizontal cabling; order Panduit's colored boot kits separately if you need VLAN or zone identification.

Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA transmission requirements with verified alien crosstalk margins. Meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A (formerly FCC Part 68) for connection to registered telecommunications networks. UL 1863 listed for communications cable safety. RoHS compliant for EU installations. Rated for 2500 insertion cycles per IEC 60603-7-51 with full PoE++ power (IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 at 60W and Type 4 at 100W) without connector degradation—Panduit's modular plug contact design maintains gas-tight termination under thermal cycling. Backed by Panduit's Pan-Net system warranty when installed per manufacturer specifications. Ships in cartons of 10; each cord individually bagged with integrated RapidID label.