Panduit UTP6AX45YL 45 ft Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX45YL TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit TX6A™ 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord delivers enterprise-grade 10GBASE-T performance in a 45-foot run optimized for datacenter, structured cabling, and cross-rack installations. Built with 24 AWG solid copper conductors and a 0.250-inch (6.4mm) low-profile jacket, this yellow patch cord meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications while maintaining alien crosstalk margins that preserve full-duplex 10 Gb/s throughput. Panduit's tangle-free modular plug design with streamlined latch geometry eliminates cable snags during deployment and MAC operations, and the factory-installed RapidID barcode enables automated port mapping and asset tracking without aftermarket labeling.

Key Features

• 45-foot (13.72m) length bridges extended rack-to-rack and patch-panel-to-device distances in datacenters and enterprise closets
• 24 AWG solid copper conductors provide lower DC resistance and superior return loss compared to stranded alternatives for permanent or semi-permanent links
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA alien crosstalk (PSANEXT, PSAACRF) requirements, ensuring 10GBASE-T margin at full 100-meter channel length
• Tangle-free latch design with streamlined boot geometry prevents snags on adjacent cables and rack hardware, reducing installation time and accidental disconnects during MACs
• RapidID pre-installed barcodes integrate with Panduit RapidID software for automated port mapping, cable tracing, and as-built documentation without manual label application
• Rated for 2,500 mating cycles with IEEE 802.3af/at/bt PoE, PoE+, and PoE++ (Type 3 and 4) compatibility up to 90W, supporting IP cameras, WAPs, and powered devices without dedicated PSUs
• CM (Communications) fire rating per UL 1863 for general-purpose plenum-alternative installations where CMP is not mandated
• Yellow jacket provides high-visibility cable identification in dense patch fields and simplifies VLAN or network-segment color coding
• RoHS compliant construction meets environmental regulations for EU and domestic installations

The TX6A platform addresses the mechanical and electrical challenges of 10GBASE-T deployment at extended patch lengths. Solid 24 AWG conductors deliver lower insertion loss and superior structural return loss (SRL) compared to stranded patch cords, critical for maintaining the 65 dB minimum headroom required for 10 Gb/s signaling across the full 1–500 MHz bandwidth. Panduit's U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable construction incorporates tight twist-rate control and pair-to-pair balance to meet PSANEXT (power sum alien near-end crosstalk) and PSAACRF (alien attenuation-to-crosstalk ratio) limits, ensuring crosstalk immunity in high-density patch fields where cables run in parallel bundles. The 0.250-inch jacket diameter reduces bundle cross-section by 15–20% versus legacy Cat 6A designs, improving airflow in enclosed cable trays and reducing strain on patch-panel connectors. The tangle-free latch boot uses a low-profile overmold that shields the retention tab while maintaining a smooth outer surface, eliminating the hook-and-snag failures common with traditional strain-relief boots during rapid deployment or removal in populated patch panels.

This 45-foot length is specified for cross-rack connections in mid-size datacenters, floor-to-overhead tray runs in open offices, and patch-panel-to-network-closet links where standard 3- or 7-foot cords fall short. In IP security deployments, this cord supports 10 Gb/s uplinks from NVRs or PoE switches to aggregation layers, delivering the bandwidth required for 4K and multi-sensor camera streams without copper-to-fiber media conversion. The solid conductor construction makes it suitable for semi-permanent installations where the cable remains in place for months or years, unlike stranded cords designed for frequent flexing. PoE++ compatibility (802.3bt Type 3 and 4) allows delivery of up to 90W over the data pairs, supporting high-power PTZ cameras, Wi-Fi 6E access points, and LED lighting fixtures from a single cable drop. The RapidID barcode integrates with Panduit's RapidID Mobile app and desktop software, enabling installers to scan each cord during deployment and auto-generate port-mapping reports, as-built diagrams, and asset databases without transcription errors or secondary labeling steps. In environments subject to TIA-606-B administration standards or ISO 14763-2 documentation requirements, this eliminates manual record-keeping and ensures accurate MAC tracking over the installation lifecycle.

Panduit's TX6A patch cords are third-party verified to exceed ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A component performance when mated with Panduit TX6A jacks and patch panels, forming a warranted channel solution with guaranteed 10GBASE-T headroom. The UL 1863 CM rating qualifies the cord for general-purpose horizontal and riser applications where NEC Article 800 does not mandate CMP (plenum) cable, reducing material cost in non-plenum spaces while maintaining fire-safety compliance. The 2,500-cycle durability rating—validated per IEC 60512-9-3 with PoE power applied—exceeds the 750-cycle minimum specified in ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, making these cords suitable for moderate-frequency MAC environments such as office hoteling, conference-room AV, and test labs. For integrators managing multi-vendor infrastructures, the yellow jacket provides a standardized color-coding option for guest networks, VLANs, or out-of-band management links, simplifying visual tracing during troubleshooting and reducing the risk of accidental cross-patching during emergency repairs.