Panduit UTP6AX6MYL 6m Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord - Yellow

Panduit UTP6AX6MYL TX6A 10Gig Cat 6A UTP Patch Cord - 6 Meter, Yellow

The Panduit UTP6AX6MYL is a 6-meter Cat 6A UTP patch cord engineered for 10GBASE-T networks where alien crosstalk mitigation and long-term performance matter. Built with 24 AWG solid conductors and a 0.250-inch low-profile jacket, this yellow-jacketed cable delivers full 10 Gb/s throughput in high-density rack environments without the bulk or rigidity of shielded alternatives. RapidID barcoding is factory-installed for asset tracking and port mapping, and the tangle-free latch design streamlines installs in deep patch-panel arrays. This cord is purpose-built for enterprise datacenter ToR switches, IP camera aggregation closets, and structured cabling deployments mixing 10G uplinks with multi-gigabit access ports.

Key Features

• 24 AWG solid U/UTP construction (unshielded twisted pair) for low insertion loss across 1-10 GHz bandwidth
• Exceeds ANSI/TIA-568.2-D Category 6A and ISO 11801 Class EA performance requirements
• Internal foil tape isolation on each twisted pair limits alien crosstalk by 10-15 dB vs. standard UTP
• Factory-terminated RJ45 modular plugs on both ends, rated for 2,500 mating cycles per IEEE spec
• RapidID barcode pre-installed on each plug for automated port identification and as-built documentation
• Tangle-free latch with molded boot and strain relief—flush release tab won't snag in dense bundles
• PoE++ compatible: supports 802.3af (15.4W), 802.3at (25.5W), and 802.3bt type 3 (60W) & type 4 (90W)
• 0.250-inch (6.4mm) overall diameter—20% smaller than most shielded Cat 6A cords for easier cable management
• CM flammability rating suitable for general building installations and plenum-alternative pathways
• 6-meter (19.7-foot) length ideal for rack-to-rack or patch panel to mid-rack switch connections
• Yellow jacket for rapid visual circuit identification in mixed-color patching schemes
• RoHS compliant for international deployment and disposal requirements

The TX6A platform uses solid conductors rather than stranded wire, delivering lower insertion loss and superior return loss consistency across the full 1-10 GHz spectrum required by Category 6A. Each twisted pair inside the cable is wrapped with solid foil tape—Panduit's internal shielding topology reduces pair-to-pair alien crosstalk between adjacent cables in the same pathway by 10-15 dB compared to conventional UTP, all without requiring grounded shielded jacks or patch panels. In high-density rack environments where you're running 48 or 96 ports in a single cable bundle, this foil tape isolation maintains 10GBASE-T link integrity even when neighboring cables are carrying high PoE++ loads up to 90W under 802.3bt type 4. The 0.250-inch overall diameter is approximately 20% thinner than most shielded F/UTP or S/FTP Cat 6A patch cords, which translates to easier routing through horizontal cable managers and less strain on patch panel ports when you're dressing cables at standard bend radii.

This 6-meter length covers typical rack-to-rack patch runs in a single row (most racks are spaced 24-36 inches apart) or patch panel to mid-rack switch connections without leaving excessive slack that clutters airflow paths. The tangle-free latch is a Panduit-specific design: the release tab sits flush with the molded boot and incorporates strain relief at the plug body, so the tab won't catch on adjacent cables when you're pulling one cord from a bundle of 40+ drops during MAC work. RapidID barcoding adds another layer of install efficiency—each plug carries a unique serialized barcode that integrates with Panduit's RapidID port mapping software. Scan both ends during termination and the software auto-generates as-built documentation, eliminating manual label errors on large rollouts (100+ drops). For integrators deploying 10G IP camera aggregation switches (Axis, Hanwha, or Verkada multi-sensor models), building out multi-gig Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 access point infrastructure, or upgrading datacenter ToR fabrics to 10GBASE-T, this patch cord handles the full 10 Gb/s data rate plus simultaneous 90W PoE++ without the installation complexity or grounding requirements of fully shielded solutions.

The UTP6AX6MYL meets ANSI/TIA-1096-A modular plug performance requirements, IEC 60603-7 mechanical and electrical specs, and UL 1863 safety standards. It's rated for 2,500 mating cycles under IEEE 802.3 test conditions—well above the 750-cycle minimum for field-terminated plugs—and maintains full Cat 6A channel performance across the installed lifecycle. Panduit backs the TX6A family with manufacturer warranty when installed per Panduit Category 6A channel design specs. For commercial integrators running high-port-count switch deployments where cable density, bend radius, and long-term reliability dictate project success, this patch cord delivers 10GBASE-T performance with the handling characteristics and toolless asset tracking features that keep large installs on schedule.