Panduit UTP6AX5OR 10Gig Cat 6A 5 ft Patch Cord

Panduit UTP6AX5OR TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord

The Panduit UTP6AX5OR delivers 10GBASE-T performance in a 5-foot Cat 6A UTP patch cord engineered for high-density datacenter racks, IP surveillance camera deployments, and PoE++ installations. Built on 24 AWG solid copper conductors with Panduit's TX6A plug design, this cord meets ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA specifications while supporting IEEE 802.3bt Type 3 and Type 4 PoE (up to 90W). The tangle-free latch design and RapidID barcode integration streamline moves, adds, and changes in enterprise and integrator environments where documentation accuracy and installation speed directly impact project margins.

Key Features

• 10GBASE-T capable — exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Cat 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA alien crosstalk limits for sustained 10 Gb/s Ethernet over the full 100-meter channel
• PoE++ ready — rated for IEEE 802.3af/at/bt Type 3 and Type 4 (up to 90W) across 2,500+ mating cycles, validated for IP cameras, WAPs, and IP phones under continuous power load
• RapidID barcode — pre-installed unique identifier integrates with Panduit's RapidID port-mapping software, eliminating manual documentation and reducing post-install troubleshooting time
• Tangle-free latch — low-profile snagless boot prevents jacket snags during cable pulls and ensures fast release in high-density patch panel environments
• 24 AWG solid copper — lower DC loop resistance than stranded alternatives, critical for PoE budget compliance and reducing voltage drop on camera/access-control circuits
• 0.250 in (6.4 mm) diameter — slim profile increases airflow and reduces bundle cross-section in congested horizontal pathways and vertical cable managers
• Orange jacket — high-visibility color coding for VLAN segmentation, security network identification, or physical-layer troubleshooting in mixed-use installations

Panduit's TX6A modular plug uses a solid foil tape shield around the plug termination zone to suppress alien crosstalk from adjacent cables—a common failure mode in 10GBASE-T deployments where bundles exceed 6-cord density. The U/UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable construction relies on pair-to-pair balance and twist geometry to meet Cat 6A performance without the installation complications and grounding requirements of F/UTP or S/FTP shielded alternatives. Each cord ships with insertion loss, return loss, and NEXT performance verified to exceed the ANSI/TIA-568.2-D component spec, ensuring that integrators can deploy these cords in any standards-compliant Cat 6A channel without re-testing.

In IP surveillance projects, the combination of PoE++ support and solid copper conductors makes this cord a fit for high-draw PTZ cameras, multi-sensor panoramic cameras, and NDAA-compliant models that pull 60–90W at startup. The 5-foot length suits IDF-to-switch connections, equipment rack patch-panel-to-switch runs, and camera-to-midspan injector links where cable management demands short, low-profile cords. The RapidID barcode integrates into as-built documentation workflows—scan the cord during installation, and the RapidID software auto-populates port assignments, MAC addresses, and device serial numbers into structured cabling records. For integrators managing multi-building campuses or datacenter migrations, this eliminates the post-install LLDP discovery step and reduces the risk of mis-documented switch ports during MAC/VLAN assignment.

The cord is UL 1863 Listed and RoHS compliant, with a CM (Communications) flammability rating suitable for horizontal in-wall pathways and open-ceiling spaces in commercial buildings. Panduit specifies a 2,500-cycle insertion/extraction rating under PoE load—substantially higher than the TIA-568 minimum—addressing the repeat patching common in integrator test benches, staged equipment racks, and field service calls. Ships in cartons of 10, with individual cords packaged for resale or inclusion in project kits.